KPM eTextbook Reader vs ELIB eReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KPM eTextbook Reader
This application reads EPUB files specifically designed for Malaysian primary and secondary education. It supports rich media content and offers mobile functionality for students and educators.
- Reads EPUB files
- Supports Malaysian educational content
- Rich media content compatibility
- Mobile functionality
- Designed for primary and secondary education
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KPM eTextbook Reader is a non-commercial application that reads EPUB files made for Malaysian primary and secondary education. It is designed to have features that supports rich media content, and mobile ability. This application is made on behalf of Ministry of Education, Malaysia.
ELIB eReader
This application allows users to read EPUB and PDF files borrowed from libraries using the ELIB system. It supports various types of libraries, including school, municipal, and country libraries.
- Read EPUB and PDF files
- Access library-borrowed eBooks
- Supports ELIB system libraries
- Works with school, municipal, and country libraries
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A reading application for reading EPUB and PDF files made available by Libraries using ELIB system. ELIB eReader is a generic application that is used to read eBooks which are borrowed by ELIB websites of the lending libraries. ELIB eReader supports libraries in many categories right from school, to municipal, and country library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ELIB eReader at 100% against KPM eTextbook Reader's 0%. KPM eTextbook Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KPM eTextbook Reader | ELIB eReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Perbadanan Kota Buku | Xentral Methods |
Customer experience
KPM eTextbook Reader
ELIB eReader
In-app purchases
KPM eTextbook Reader
No in-app purchases
ELIB eReader
No in-app purchases
