Buffet@PNM vs UNC Libraries Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Buffet@PNM
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Buffet@PNM is an app powered by Ookbee. The app is a combination off Ookbee Buffet contents and collaboration with Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (PNM). With more than 3000 local publisher contents the app cater unlimited reading experience that includes ePapers, eMagazines, and also eBooks from over 15 Malaysia renowned publisher including Kumpulan Media Karangkraf, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), PTS, Kadokawa Gempakstarz, Business Media International, NSTP and many more. Users will have a unlimited reading experience anywhere and everywhere thru user own smartphone and tablet devices.
UNC Libraries Self
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The UNC University Libraries Self-Checkout App requires an UNC ONYEN and password. 1. Download the app to your phone. 2. Open the app and Login with your UNC ONYEN and password. 3. Use your phone's camera to take pictures of the barcodes on the items you want to check out. When the app recognizes the barcode, the item will be listed on your phone screen. 4. Click Finish or Log Out when you're done. 5. Visit a desensitizing station in Davis Library or the Health Sciences Library if you want to take the books out of the building.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UNC Libraries Self at none against Buffet@PNM's shown. UNC Libraries Self also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). Buffet@PNM's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buffet@PNM ships an update every 5 months, UNC Libraries Self every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buffet@PNM | UNC Libraries Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OOKBEE (M) Sdn. Bhd. | Meescan Inc. |
In-app purchases
Buffet@PNM
No in-app purchases
UNC Libraries Self
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Buffet@PNM or UNC Libraries Self have ads?
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