Comparison

Meescan vs Pillar Libraries (NJ)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meescan

This app allows users to scan library books directly from their phone or tablet for a quick and convenient checkout experience. It eliminates the need for a physical library card or waiting in line at the circulation desk. Users can also access demo barcodes to test the functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan library books with phone/tablet
  • No physical library card needed
  • Skip circulation desk lines
  • Demo barcodes available for testing
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Meescan is the easiest way to checkout items in your library. No need to carry your library card around or stand in line at the circulation desk. Simply scan your books with your phone or tablet. If Meescan is not available at your library yet and you'd like to test the app, just download and print our demo barcodes from https://www.meescan.com/mobile-app.html

About

Pillar Libraries (NJ)

Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds directly from your mobile device. Access your local library's resources anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Manage library account
  • Search catalog
  • Renew books
  • Reserve books
  • Mobile access
Features
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Main Library Alliance is now Pillar Libraries! New name, same great app. Access your library anywhere, any time with the Pillar Libraries app for your phone and tablet. Search: Search the library catalog for books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and more. Sort items by distance and availability to see what’s nearby, or place a hold and select a pickup location at any Pillar Libraries member location. My Barcode: Never forget your library card again. You can access a digital version of your library card, with a scannable barcode, directly in the app. If you have your phone, you have your library card. Scan ISBN Barcode: At a bookstore and want to check if your library has a copy of a certain title? Scan the book’s ISBN barcode and the app will automatically search the library catalog for that title. My Home Library: Check valuable information, including hours, contact information, and other details about your local library branch. Nearest Libraries: On the go? Turn on your location services to find other Pillar Libraries near you. View them on the map or get directions from your location. The app even makes it easy to see which nearby libraries are currently open. My Account: Is your book overdue? Is your DVD ready for pickup? View your current loans and check the status of items on hold in your account information. Pillar Libraries is a nonprofit alliance of New Jersey public libraries in Morris, Essex, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, Sussex, and Warren counties.

Screenshots

Meescan4 screens
Pillar Libraries (NJ)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meescan at 60% against Pillar Libraries (NJ)'s 0%. Meescan also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Pillar Libraries (NJ)'s advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meescan holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Meescan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pillar Libraries (NJ)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meescan ships an update every 9 days, Pillar Libraries (NJ) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Meescan versus Pillar Libraries (NJ): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeescanPillar Libraries (NJ)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better3.4 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings824 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMeescan Inc.MORRIS AUTOMATED INFORMATION NETWORK (M.A.I.N.) INC.

Customer experience

Meescan

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Pillar Libraries (NJ)

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Meescan

No in-app purchases

None

Pillar Libraries (NJ)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meescan free?
Meescan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pillar Libraries (NJ) free?
Pillar Libraries (NJ) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meescan or Pillar Libraries (NJ)?
Meescan is rated higher. Meescan averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pillar Libraries (NJ) averages 3.4 from 24 ratings.
Do Meescan or Pillar Libraries (NJ) have ads?
Neither Meescan nor Pillar Libraries (NJ) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meescan or Pillar Libraries (NJ)?
Meescan ships an update every 9 days, and Pillar Libraries (NJ) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Meescan was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pillar Libraries (NJ) on November 3, 2026.

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