KPM eTextbook Reader vs Kancil
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.
Kancil
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Kancil ialah aplikasi untuk pencinta buku yang ingin merekod, memahami, dan berkongsi pengalaman membaca mereka dengan lebih bermakna. Dengan Kancil, anda boleh menyimpan rekod bacaan bagi setiap buku yang dibaca, termasuk nota, refleksi, dan jurnal peribadi - semuanya tersusun di satu tempat. Ia bukan sekadar penjejak bacaan, tetapi ruang untuk anda berfikir, mengingati, dan berkembang bersama setiap halaman. Lebih menarik, Kancil turut menghubungkan anda dengan komuniti pembaca lain. Kongsi pandangan, temui perspektif baharu, dan sertai kumpulan perbincangan yang memfokuskan kepada buku atau penulis tertentu. Sama ada anda ingin berbincang secara santai atau mendalami sesuatu karya, semuanya tersedia di hujung jari. Ciri-ciri utama: • Rekod bacaan dan kemajuan buku dengan mudah • Tulis jurnal dan nota peribadi untuk setiap buku • Kongsi ulasan dan pandangan dengan komuniti • Sertai kumpulan perbincangan mengikut minat buku atau penulis • Temui pembaca lain dengan minat yang sama
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kancil at fortnightly against KPM eTextbook Reader's every 8 months. KPM eTextbook Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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.
KPM eTextbook Reader ships an update every 8 months, Kancil fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KPM eTextbook Reader | Kancil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Perbadanan Kota Buku | Amanz Media Sdn Bhd |
In-app purchases
KPM eTextbook Reader
No in-app purchases
Kancil
No in-app purchases







