DC Public Library vs Ocean State Libraries Catalog
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
Ocean State Libraries Catalog
Search for library materials, place holds, and check library hours directly from your mobile device. Access your local library's collection and services on the go.
- Search library materials
- Place holds
- Check library hours
- Access library collection
- Mobile library access
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Access your library from your mobile device. Search for materials, place holds, check library hours and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DC Public Library at 4.2 against Ocean State Libraries Catalog's 1.0. DC Public Library also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1). 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DC Public Library has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | DC Public Library | Ocean State Libraries Catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | District of Columbia Public Library | Cooperating Libraries Automated Network |
In-app purchases
DC Public Library
No in-app purchases
Ocean State Libraries Catalog
No in-app purchases
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