Best MyVCLibrary alternatives: apps like MyVCLibrary

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

MyVCLibrary is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to MyVCLibrary

LA County Library#2

LA County Library by LA County Library

Books, movies, music, and more
Strong Contender
📚 Books
3.1😐(78 ratings)
Free
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Access a vast collection of books, movies, and music from your local library. Manage your account, place holds, find branches, and discover upcoming events.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to search books
  • 👍 Easy to place holds
  • 👍 Easy to renew checked out books
  • 👍 Can see checked out items
  • 👍 Great for checking out and picking up books
  • 👍 Links family accounts
  • 👍 Great update, improved app
  • 👍 Easy to download ebooks
  • 👍 Can see local library events
  • 👍 App works well enough
  • 👍 Makes library patron experience better
  • 👍 Website search works fine
  • 👍 App appearance is fine
  • 👍 Great improvement over previous versions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Search results page won't scroll
  • 🐛 Tapping on title loads forever
  • 🐛 Glitch: 'find a copy' instead of 'place a hold'
  • 🐛 Cannot isolate search to one branch
  • 🐛 App is down, unable to connect to server
  • 🐛 Linked accounts not retained when app closed
  • 🐛 Cannot log in, unhandled exception
  • 🐛 Does not add card to Apple Wallet
  • 🐛 E-card library numbers not supported
  • 🐛 No option to retrieve ebook
  • 🐛 Forces music to pause
  • 🐛 Constantly logs out
  • 🐛 Credentials not recognized after logout
  • 🐛 App is unusable due to screen zoom glitch
  • 🐛 Cannot scan barcode or log in manually
  • 🐛 Does not show checked out books for linked family members
  • 🐛 Needs to renew items all at once
  • 🐛 Search not accessible for general browser
  • 🐛 App glitches and signs out
  • 🐛 Cannot log in with ID and PIN
  • 🐛 Scan option doesn't work for holds
  • 🐛 Needs to enter card number again for holds
SMPL Mobile#3

SMPL Mobile by Santa Monica Public Library

Worth Considering
📚 Books
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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Access your local public library's collection from your phone. Search for books, e-books, and audiobooks, manage your account, check due dates, and find branch information.

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Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles Public Library
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Access the Los Angeles Public Library's extensive catalog, reserve books and other items, and manage your checkouts and holds. Discover upcoming events at local branches and explore featured digital resources.

Search library catalogReserve itemsManage checkouts and holds
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The Palace Project
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The Palace Project
by The Palace Project
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Access and enjoy e-books and audiobooks from your local library for free. Discover new titles, borrow them instantly with your library card, and read or listen anywhere. Even without a participating library, enjoy a collection of free books.

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Palos Verdes Library District
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Palos Verdes Library District
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Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books directly from your mobile device.

Manage library accountSearch catalogRenew books
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Newport Beach Public Library
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The NBPL at your fingertips!
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Access the Newport Beach Public Library's extensive catalog of books, movies, music, and video games. Manage your account, place holds, renew materials, and explore digital resources and upcoming events.

Manage library accountSearch catalogPlace holds
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CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary
browse, borrow and enjoy
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Manage your library account and discover new content. Borrow physical items, access eBooks and audiobooks, and receive helpful reminders. Personalize your reading experience and stay organized with this intuitive library companion.

Borrow physical and digital itemsAccess eBooks and AudiobooksManage multiple library accounts
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Easily scan books to find their reading levels, including AR, Lexile, DRA, and Fountas & Pinnell. Supports title search and camera text recognition when barcodes fail. Syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud.

Scan books via barcode or titleProvides AR, Lexile, DRA, and F&P levelsCamera text recognition for titles/ISBNs
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Aspen LiDA
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Discover books, movies, and games from your library anywhere. Search the full catalog, including digital content, to find titles, place holds, and manage your loans.

Search entire library catalogDiscover books, movies, and gamesAccess eContent
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