Comparison

Edmonton Public Library vs Brampton Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

Edmonton Public Library4 screens
Brampton Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Edmonton Public Library versus Brampton Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdmonton Public LibraryBrampton Library
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdmonton Public Library (AB)Brampton Library

Customer experience

Edmonton Public Library

Written reviews61 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral14.8%
Negative34.4%

Brampton Library

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
Show 16 more
  • 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

None

Edmonton Public Library

No in-app purchases

None

Brampton Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edmonton Public Library free?
Edmonton Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brampton Library free?
Brampton Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Edmonton Public Library or Brampton Library have ads?
Neither Edmonton Public Library nor Brampton Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edmonton Public Library or Brampton Library?
Edmonton Public Library ships an update every 3 months, and Brampton Library every 2 months. Most recently, Edmonton Public Library was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brampton Library on November 3, 2026.

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