Comparison

Matichon Book vs SE

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

Head to head

About

Matichon Book

Features

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Matichon Publishing House is a sub division of Matichon Group. Since 1990, it has started publishing pocket books in three sections, namely, Thai literature, foreign translated, and Art & Culture. At present, Matichon Publishing House publishes pocket books for over 20 categories, including Thai fiction, translated fiction, juvenile fiction, academic, business, economics, history, science, environment, biography, politics, art and culture, non-fiction, travel, psychology, health, career, religion, astrology and miscellaneous. All of which are done under the slogan ìExpand your life with Books.

About

SE

Access a vast collection of licensed e-books from leading Thai publishers through a professional reader platform. This service simplifies e-book access for organizations and individuals.

Highlights

Professional e-book reader platform
Access licensed e-books
Collaboration with leading Thai publishers
Facilitates organizational access
Easy e-book discovery

Features

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SE-ED E-library คือ Professional E-book Reader Platform ที่ SE-ED จับมือร่วมกับสำนักพิมพ์ชั้นนำของประเทศไทยมากมาย เพื่ออำนวยความสะดวกให้กับทุกหน่วยงาน/องค์กรต่าง ๆ ให้สามารถเข้าถึงอีบุ๊คลิขสิทธิ์ได้อย่างง่ายดาย SE-ED E-library is a Professional E-book Reader Platform that SE-ED company collaborates with leading publishers in Thailand. In order to facilitate all organisations to access licensed e-books easier.

Screenshots

Matichon Book3 screens

SE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SE at none against Matichon Book's 10. SE also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). Matichon Book's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Matichon Book sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matichon Book ships an update every 12 months, SE every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Matichon Book versus SE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Matichon Book	SE
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	19.2% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 12 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	111 MB	20 MB
Age rating	17+	12+
Developer	MEB Corporation Public Company Limited	BOOKDOSE COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Matichon Book

One-time10

ศาสตร์แห่งโหร 2559$1.99
อิทธิพลดาววันเกิด$2.99
หนังสือราคา 2.99 USD$2.99

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ก้าวแรกเศรษฐี$3.99
หนังสือราคา 3.99 USD$3.99
หนังสือราคา 4.99 USD$4.99
หนังสือราคา 5.99 USD$5.99
เจ้าเมือง a$6.99
ไฟรัก ไฟสงคราม$7.99
หนังสือราคา 7.99 USD$7.99

None

SE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matichon Book free?

Matichon Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is SE free?

SE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Matichon Book or SE have ads?

Neither Matichon Book nor SE shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Matichon Book or SE?

Matichon Book ships an update every 12 months, and SE every 6 months. Most recently, Matichon Book was updated on October 15, 2026 and SE on October 15, 2026.