DC Public Library vs Kanawha County Public Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DC Public Library
Access a vast collection of books, DVDs, and digital media from your local library. Manage your account, place holds, and discover nearby branches and events.
- Search library catalog
- Manage library account
- Place and cancel holds
- Renew checked-out items
- Find nearest library branch
- Access digital library resources
- Browse library events
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All DC Public Library has to offer -- in your hands! The DC Library app is your portal to enjoying DC Public Library services on your mobile device. With it, you can quickly search library resources, find information and materials and get full access to your library account -- wherever you are! With the DC Library app, you can: - Search the catalog for books, DVDs and more - Access your account and pay fines - Place or cancel holds on items - Renew checked-out materials - Find the library nearest to you in the District - Access ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, classes and more from our Digital Library - Browse events at your nearest library - Interact with DC Public Library social media
Kanawha County Public Library
Access the library catalog, manage your account, and discover events on the go. Search for books, view checkouts and due dates, and even scan ISBN barcodes to see availability. Stay connected with social media links.
- Search library catalog
- Manage personal account
- View KCPL calendar
- Scan ISBN barcodes
- Access Hoopla/Libby
- Connect via social media
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The KCPL Mobile App is an easy-to-use, on the go application which allows users to explore the library catalog, view their personal account, search the KCPL calendar, and much more. Key features include: Search the Catalog: Search authors, titles, subjects, and more. Book Rivers: Scroll through lists of the latest books and audiobooks, available by genre. KCPL Calendar: Explore the Library Calendar for KCPL events and programs. Personal Account Information: Get details on current checkouts, due dates, any fines or fees, launch items from Hoopla or Libby accounts, and read ebooks. Scan ISBN Barcodes: See a book in a bookstore, another library, or a friend’s home? Just scan the ISBN Barcode to check if it’s available at KCPL. Social Media Links: Connect to KCPL’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DC Public Library at 4.2 against Kanawha County Public Library's 3.7. DC Public Library also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). Kanawha County Public Library's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DC Public Library holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DC Public Library has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of DC Public Library's written reviews are positive against 33% of Kanawha County Public Library's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DC Public Library ships an update every 2 months, Kanawha County Public Library every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DC Public Library | Kanawha County Public Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | District of Columbia Public Library | Kanawha County Public Library |
Customer experience
DC Public Library
Kanawha County Public Library
In-app purchases
DC Public Library
No in-app purchases
Kanawha County Public Library
No in-app purchases
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