Comparison

PNM e vs ePlatform Digital Libraries

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

Head to head
About

PNM e

Access and read a wide variety of eBooks from the National Library of Malaysia. Members can borrow titles across numerous categories and languages directly through this reader application.

Highlights
  • eBook borrowing
  • eBook lending
  • National Library of Malaysia access
  • Multiple categories
  • Multiple languages
  • Reader application
Features
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PNM e-Reader is an eBook borrowing and lending application reader that allows members of the National Library of Malaysia to loan eBooks. eBooks of many categories and languages can be borrowed via the PNM e-Reader application.

About

ePlatform Digital Libraries

Access your school or public library's eBook and Audiobook collections on your smartphone or tablet. Read and listen anytime, anywhere, even offline. Your reading progress, notes, and settings sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Access school and public libraries
  • Read and listen offline
  • Automatic bookmarking
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Dyslexia-friendly options
  • Export notes and highlights
Features
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The ePlatform app gives students and patrons access to eBook and Audiobook collections at the tap of a button. Start reading and listening anytime, anywhere. ePlatform is optimized for smartphones and tablets so you can take your library with you wherever you go. It is quick, simple and free to download. Within minutes you’ll be able to read library eBooks and listen to Audiobooks across a multiple array of devices. You can even read and listen offline. Just log in once, begin reading and then when you exit, your place is automatically bookmarked and saved so you can pick up right where you left off the next time you log in. READY TO SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE? 1. Using the app, find your School or Public Library. 2. Login to authenticate yourself as a student of the school or library member (using your library card ID). 3. Search, browse, look inside/ sample audio, borrow and reserve. Titles return automatically after the loan period so there is no need to worry about late fees, otherwise you can choose to return them early too. The App also synchronizes reading location, highlights, notes and settings between devices. WHY YOU WILL LOVE EPLATFORM ePlatform was designed to further enhance the joy of reading. It includes a raft of helpful features that students and patrons will appreciate like: - Access to both School and Public Libraries you belong to. - Smart Settings Wizard with ability to customise - font type, font size, spacing between letters, words and lines, background colour, lock screen in portrait or landscape. enable night mode, adjust brightness. - Smart features that support visual reading challenges such as personalisation options and Dyslexia friendly settings. - Define or search words when reading. - Synchronise reading location, highlights, notes and settings between devices. - Export highlighted text and notes from borrowed books in PDF format. - Reading speed control and sleep timer are available when listening to an audiobook. - Sample any eBook or Audiobook, with no loan required.

Screenshots

PNM e4 screens
ePlatform Digital Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ePlatform Digital Libraries at 3.7 against PNM e's 1.0. ePlatform Digital Libraries also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PNM e's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ePlatform Digital Libraries holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ePlatform Digital Libraries has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of PNM e's written reviews are positive against 44% of ePlatform Digital Libraries's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PNM e ships an update every 2 months, ePlatform Digital Libraries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PNM e versus ePlatform Digital Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPNM eePlatform Digital Libraries
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXentral MethodsWheelers

Customer experience

PNM e

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral18.5%
Negative70.4%

ePlatform Digital Libraries

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral17.8%
Negative37.9%

Bugs and requests

PNM e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ePlatform Digital Libraries

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Books not loading properly
  • Audiobooks not working
  • App forgetting login credentials
  • Issues with updating to new versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add vertical scrolling for ebooks
  • Improve search and browsing functionality
  • Implement dark mode and better visual customization
  • Allow more simultaneous book loans

In-app purchases

None

PNM e

No in-app purchases

None

ePlatform Digital Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PNM e free?
PNM e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ePlatform Digital Libraries free?
ePlatform Digital Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PNM e or ePlatform Digital Libraries?
ePlatform Digital Libraries is rated higher. PNM e averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ePlatform Digital Libraries averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.
Do PNM e or ePlatform Digital Libraries have ads?
Neither PNM e nor ePlatform Digital Libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PNM e or ePlatform Digital Libraries?
PNM e ships an update every 2 months, and ePlatform Digital Libraries every 3 weeks. Most recently, PNM e was updated on August 8, 2026 and ePlatform Digital Libraries on September 24, 2026.

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