# ePlatform Digital Libraries

> eBook and Audiobook App to Access for ePlatform Enabled eLibraries

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eplatform.android.googleplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eplatform.android.googleplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eplatform.android.googleplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wheelers ePlatform Ltd
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 224,297
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (1,300 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2014-07-20
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eplatform.android.googleplay)
- **Website:** [https://eplatform.co](https://eplatform.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://eplatform.co/au/privacy-policy](https://eplatform.co/au/privacy-policy)

## Description

The ePlatform Digital Libraries Chrome extension offers seamless access to extensive eBook and Audiobook collections from both school and public libraries. Optimized for smartphones and tablets, users can read or listen anytime, anywhere, with offline capabilities enhancing convenience.

Key features include easy login with library credentials, synchronizing reading progress across devices, customizable reading settings to support various visual preferences including dyslexia-friendly options, and sample previews of titles without borrowing. Automatic returns eliminate late fees, while useful tools like text highlights export PDF, sleep timers for audiobooks, and reading speed controls ensure an enhanced reading and listening experience.

## Rankings

- #151,042 — Overall
- #10 — library

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.eplatform.android.googleplay.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

ePlatform Digital Libraries offers a broad selection of eBooks and audiobooks with offline access and minimal battery consumption. However, users frequently report issues with progress syncing across devices, audiobook playback bugs, and app crashes. Customization options for reading are limited and unstable. While the app supports borrowing and returning books, download speeds and server reliability are problematic. Despite these drawbacks, many users appreciate the access it provides to digital library resources.

### Pros

- Good range of books accessible via linked libraries.
- Ability to download books for offline access.
- Includes both eBooks and audiobooks.
- Minimal battery usage.
- Allows book borrowing and returning within the app.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to sync reading/listening progress across devices.
- Audiobooks have playback bugs such as stopping randomly, playtime resetting, and lagging behind.
- Poor user interface for reading with limited customization (font size, background color, night mode) that does not save preferences.
- App stability issues including frequent crashes, buffering, server errors, and slow downloads.
- Inability to control audiobook playback from lock screen or beyond 2x speed. Limited search functionality.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eplatform.android.googleplay)