Edmonton Public Library vs Brampton 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.
Brampton Library
Access your library account on the go with this app. Scan book barcodes to check availability, manage loans, and access your digital library card. Discover new books, ebooks, audiobooks, and online learning resources.
- Scan book barcodes for availability
- Manage borrowed items and due dates
- Access digital library card
- Discover ebooks and audiobooks
- Find branch hours and locations
- Access online learning resources
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Take us with you when you download our app and enjoy features that include scanning the code on the back of any book to see if we have it in our collection, checking out books anywhere in our branches, accessing your library card from the app or adding it to your Apple or Google wallet, renewing borrowed items, checking due dates, checking our hours and locations, and discovering new books, ebooks, audiobooks, online learning, and more! In its nine modern branches and online, Brampton Library is building an inclusive community by inspiring learning, literacy, and social cohesion. Apply online for your free Brampton Library card at bramptonlibrary.ca, or in person at any of our branches. Discover in-person and virtual programs for all ages and interests in our quarterly library magazine, search our online calendar of events, and subscribe to our email updates to be among the first to hear about new library services and monthly highlights. Follow us on social media @BramptonLibrary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brampton Library at 67% against Edmonton Public Library's 51%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Brampton Library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Edmonton Public Library | Brampton Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edmonton Public Library (AB) | Brampton Library |
Customer experience
Edmonton Public Library
Brampton Library
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
Brampton Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Edmonton Public Library
No in-app purchases
Brampton Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Edmonton Public Library free?
Is Brampton Library free?
Do Edmonton Public Library or Brampton Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, Edmonton Public Library or Brampton Library?
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