Bookshop Launches IPhone App As An Alternative To Local EBook For Apple Books And Kindle

JAKARTA Bookshop.org, an online bookstore platform that supports independent bookstores, is now presenting the latest innovation by launching eBook applications for iPhones and iPads. With this application, users can enjoy digital books while still supporting local bookstores.

Since its launch five years ago, Bookshop.org has been an option for readers who want to buy books online without having to switch to industry giants like Amazon. However, until now, the platform only serves physical book sales. With full support for eBooks, users can now buy and read digital books through the Bookshop application.

This new application comes with various features that improve the reading experience, including:

Despite offering interesting features, the Bookshop application has one main limitation: users cannot buy eBook directly within the application. This is due to the transaction fee policy that Apple imposes on in-app purchases (In-App Purchase). As a solution, users must first buy eBookshops, which will then be available in the application for reading.

The launch of this application is in line with Bookshop.org's mission to help independent bookstores survive the e-commerce era. Previously, readers who preferred eBook had no choice but to use the Apple Books or Kindle. Now, with the presence of the Bookshop app, they can buy eBook while still supporting local businesses.

This initiative is expected to continue to develop with investment and increased features in the future. With more and more users turning to digital formats, this application can be an alternative for those who want to continue to contribute to the sustainability of independent bookstores.