Buffet@PKL vs UTMAlumni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buffet@PKL
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Buffet@PKL is an app powered by Ookbee. The app is a combination of Ookbee Buffet contents and collaboration with Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur (PKL) by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). 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, Sinar Harian and many more. Users will have an unlimited reading experience anywhere and everywhere through their own smartphone and tablet devices.
UTMAlumni
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Reconnect with your alma mater and expand your network with the official UTMAlumni app! As part of UTM's digital transformation initiative to provide comprehensive services, this app was developed exclusively for all graduates to serve as their primary digital bridge, facilitating their needs while keeping them connected with fellow alumni, the latest news, events, and career opportunities. Get ready for exciting coming features like Business Listing, comprehensive Job Listing, and exclusive Life-Long Learning modules. There are also other features waiting to be discovered. In the meantime, enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UTMAlumni at none against Buffet@PKL's shown. Buffet@PKL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buffet@PKL | UTMAlumni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OOKBEE (M) Sdn. Bhd. | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
In-app purchases
Buffet@PKL
No in-app purchases
UTMAlumni
No in-app purchases
