BasKitap vs Libraries Almaty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BasKitap
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BasKitap – білімге құштар мектеп оқушыларына оқулықтар мен журналдарды түрлі форматта – қағаз түрінде, электронды нұсқада қолжетімді етуді мақсат тұтатын компания. Компанияның миссиясы – технологиялық мүмкіндіктерді қолдана отырып Қазақстан аумағындағы мектеп оқушыларын қажет білім қорымен қамтамасыз ету. Кітап сатып алу, жеткізу, онлайн форматта оқу, электронды нұсқадағы кітаптарды жүктеп алу сервистерінің барлығына бір жерден қол жеткізуге мүмкіндік жасау – компанияның басты ерекшелігі.
Libraries Almaty
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Libraries Almaty is the official app for accessing library services in Almaty, Kazakhstan. DIGITAL BOOKS Read available digital books in the app. Save your progress and continue reading later. PHYSICAL BOOK CATALOGUE Search by title, author and language. Check availability at library branches and add books to your favourites. LIBRARY CARD Show your library card barcode on your phone when visiting a library. ORDERS AND BORROWED BOOKS Order books online and choose a branch for collection. Track orders, borrowed books and return dates. Renew eligible loans in the app. BRANCHES AND NEWS Find nearby libraries on the map and view addresses, opening hours and contact details. Read news, stories and announcements. PROFILE AND SUPPORT Manage your account and notification preferences, and contact support from the app. Protect access with a PIN or biometrics supported by your device. The app is free, with no advertising or in-app purchases. Available in Kazakh, Russian and English.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Libraries Almaty at fortnightly against BasKitap's every 5 weeks. BasKitap's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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.
BasKitap ships an update every 5 weeks, Libraries Almaty fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | BasKitap | Libraries Almaty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oren Kanat | TSENTRALIZOVANNAYA BIBLIOTECHNAYA SISTEMA GORODA ALMATY |
In-app purchases
BasKitap
No in-app purchases
Libraries Almaty
No in-app purchases
