Idea Store vs Canary Wharf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idea Store
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 account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access from iPhone/iPad
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Access Idea Store - Tower Hamlets Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Canary Wharf
Discover everything Canary Wharf has to offer for work or leisure. Explore over 300 shops, restaurants, and bars, enjoy a vibrant events program, and access exclusive member benefits. Find art, fresh air, and fitness in this dynamic London destination.
- Find shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants
- Explore year-round events
- Discover public art collection
- Access exclusive app member benefits
- Locate London's biggest roof garden
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Find everything you need to know about Canary Wharf to make the most of your visit. Whether you’re visiting for work or wine, looking for a sushi spot or a spin class, fresh art or fresh air, it’s all here on the Canary Wharf app. Experience our year-round events programme, enjoy over 300 shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, one of London’s biggest roof gardens and an award-winning, free-to-visit, public art collection, plus exclusives for our app members. Download now and discover everything Canary Wharf has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canary Wharf at 75% against Idea Store's 20%. Canary Wharf also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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.
Idea Store ships an update every 2 months, Canary Wharf monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Idea Store | Canary Wharf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Idea Store | Canary Wharf Group Plc |
Customer experience
Idea Store
Canary Wharf
Bugs and requests
Idea Store
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Canary Wharf
Reported bugs
7 issues- Account verification email not sent
- Password reset doesn't work
- Parking booking dates and times don't carry forward
- Parking booking interface is glitchy
- App loading delays and lag
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- Outdated restaurant and shop listings
- Support inaccessible without login
Requested features
5 requests- Guest access without registration
- Improved parking booking system
- Better account verification process
- More functionality and features
- Faster app performance and loading
In-app purchases
Idea Store
No in-app purchases
Canary Wharf
No in-app purchases
