MERS eTextbook vs Oxford iSolution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MERS eTextbook
This application allows students to download and access eTextbooks from their school. It provides interactive learning tools, multimedia content, and tracks user progress. Content is personalized based on user login and school affiliation.
- Downloadable eTextbooks
- Personalized content by school
- Interactive learning tools
- Multimedia integration
- Learning history tracking
- Notifications for new content
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"MERS eTextbook" (ONLY available for e-learning client schools) “MERS eTextbook” is an application which facilitates users to download eBooks published by Modern Education Research Society. The downloaded eTextbooks will be stored on the “My bookshelf” for easy access. Features of MERS eTextbook: ‧ The eTextbook provides an extensive range of eTextbooks, including textbooks of various subjects and engaging storybooks. ‧ The application is able to identify users’ access right after they have logged in. It will then provide the suitable eTextbooks (including school-based textbooks) according to users’ school and level. ‧ Users will be notified to download new eTextbooks or update the downloaded ones whenever available. Features of MERS eTextbooks: ‧ Each eTextbook is incorporated with practical tools, such as notebook, drawing tool, etc. ‧ eTextbooks are enriched with the integration of videos, audio materials, pictures, documents, spreadsheets and powerpoints, etc. ‧ Interactive activities are included and users can track their learning history and results. ‧ Learning materials of various types are attached on specific page and position for easy access.
Oxford iSolution
This e-learning platform offers teachers, students, and home learners access to a comprehensive suite of digital educational resources. It includes interactive textbooks, engaging activities, and assessment tools, all accessible through a single mobile application. Cloud technology enables anytime, anywhere learning on compatible devices.
- Access e-learning resources
- Digital e-textbooks
- Interactive activities
- Assessment materials
- Mobile learning support
- Cloud-based access
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Oxford iSolution is an all-in-one e-learning platform made available to teachers, students and home learners via a single app. Developed by Oxford University Press (China) Ltd., the platform provides users with easy and direct access to an array of e-learning resources, e-textbooks, interactive activities and assessment materials for school education and home learning. With cloud technologies, Oxford iSolution promotes mobile learning and enables users to learn anytime, anywhere with their iPads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Oxford iSolution at monthly against MERS eTextbook's every 3 months. Oxford iSolution also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MERS eTextbook ships an update every 3 months, Oxford iSolution monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MERS eTextbook | Oxford iSolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Modern Educational Research Society, LTD | Oxford University Press (China) |
Customer experience
MERS eTextbook
Oxford iSolution
In-app purchases
MERS eTextbook
No in-app purchases
Oxford iSolution
No in-app purchases








