Edmonton Public Library vs RDP Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edmonton Public Library
Access library services on the go. Discover new books, manage your account, and find events. Stream or download digital content and check branch information.
- Search library collection with filters
- View title details, reviews, and ratings
- Check title availability and locations
- Place and manage holds
- Download/stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music
- Manage library account and renewals
- Browse new releases and bestsellers
- Check branch hours and get directions
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Keep the Edmonton Public Library in your pocket! EPL Mobile makes it easy to discover titles, classes and events; manage your EPL account; check branch hours; and more! Features: • Search EPL’s collection easily and quickly, using filters to zero in on the titles you’re looking for. • Get details on any title, any time and anywhere—including descriptions, community reviews and ratings. • Check a title’s availability and map the locations where your title is available now. • Place holds on physical and digital titles, pause current holds and check which holds are ready for pick-up. • Download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and music. • Manage your EPL account: renew titles, see the date your next title is due, set your location preferences and more. • Keep track of your interests: add titles to your “For Later” shelf so you can read them later. • Browse new titles, bestsellers and staff picks. • Check branch hours and get directions to the Edmonton Public Library branch nearest you.
RDP Library
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Edmonton Public Library at every 3 months against RDP Library's every 44 months. RDP Library's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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.
Edmonton Public Library ships an update every 3 months, RDP Library every 44 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Edmonton Public Library | RDP Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 44 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Edmonton Public Library (AB) | BOOKDOSE COMPANY LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Edmonton Public Library
Reported bugs
21 issues- Server error when logging in
- App crashes when clicking on card
- Login issues (account doesn't exist/password incorrect)
- Borrowing and my shelves tabs do not load
- No app icon on iPad
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- App unusable on iPhone 6
- Check out website login required after app login
- Due soon, overdue, ready etc. show dashes instead of numbers
- Screen rotates back to upright when scanning barcode
- Map view of library locations is gone
- Auto checkouts not seamless
- App doesn't work within the library
- Done and cancel buttons do not respond in refine search
- Done and Cancel buttons no longer work in filter
- Refine search function not working
- App crashes when going to 'my epl'
- Cannot move items on 'in progress' shelf
- Checked out books not listed chronologically
- Not all items checked out are listed
- App hasn't been working very well lately
- Sometimes have to login 4 or 5 times
Requested features
18 requests- Add notifications for pickup/due dates
- Add dark mode
- Add library card to Apple Wallet
- Add wallet support for library card
- Add wallet support for library card
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- Add wallet support for library card
- Add Apple Wallet function to library card
- Add Passbook compatibility for library card
- Add Passbook integration for library card
- More specific and apparent genres
- More customizable search
- Encourage users to rate materials
- Preview available material with better information
- Retain 'On Order' accessibility from previous versions
- Add map view of library locations
- Add notifications on app icon
- Add dark mode
- Add Apple Wallet support
RDP Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Edmonton Public Library
No in-app purchases
RDP Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Edmonton Public Library free?
Is RDP Library free?
Do Edmonton Public Library or RDP Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, Edmonton Public Library or RDP Library?
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