Comparison

Libraries Almaty vs Aklantis

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

Head to head
About

Libraries Almaty

Features
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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.

About

Aklantis

Features
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Aklantis E-Book Library brings knowledge and literature to your pocket — a growing collection of books in Pashto, Dari and English, built for students, educators, researchers, and curious readers everywhere. BROWSE & DISCOVER Search the catalogue by title, author, or category, filter and sort results, and find your next book in seconds. READ YOUR WAY Adjust text size and switch between Light, Dark, and Sepia reading themes for comfortable reading day or night. STAY ORGANIZED Highlight passages, add bookmarks, and jump between chapters with the built-in table of contents. Your reading position is saved automatically, so you always pick up right where you left off. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Save favorites to build your personal reading list, and rate the books you finish to share your thoughts. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Full bilingual support in English and Pashto, including complete right-to-left reading — accessibility that's built in, not bolted on. SECURE BY DESIGN Your account and reading activity are protected, and every book is delivered securely to respect authors' and publishers' work. We believe access to knowledge is a fundamental right. Aklantis was created to make a rich, diverse collection of literature and learning accessible to anyone with a device — starting with readers across Afghanistan and beyond. An internet connection is required to read books.

Screenshots

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Aklantis4 screens

Verdict

The call

Libraries Almaty and Aklantis are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Libraries Almaty ships an update fortnightly, Aklantis weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Libraries Almaty versus Aklantis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibraries AlmatyAklantis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSENTRALIZOVANNAYA BIBLIOTECHNAYA SISTEMA GORODA ALMATYAhmadullah Nasary

In-app purchases

None

Libraries Almaty

No in-app purchases

None

Aklantis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Libraries Almaty free?
Libraries Almaty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aklantis free?
Aklantis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Libraries Almaty or Aklantis have ads?
Neither Libraries Almaty nor Aklantis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libraries Almaty or Aklantis?
Libraries Almaty ships an update fortnightly, and Aklantis weekly. Most recently, Libraries Almaty was updated on October 13, 2026 and Aklantis on October 12, 2026.

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