Northamptonshire Libraries vs Kubu Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Northamptonshire Libraries
Manage your library account, search the catalog, and renew or reserve books on your Apple device. This app provides convenient access to library services through a partnership with local councils.
- Manage library account
- Search library catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Northamptonshire Libraries LibraryPlus app is provided in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council. Access the LibraryPlus app from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and manage your library account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Kubu Smart
Manage your smart door lock system remotely. Receive instant notifications for lock and unlock events, review your door's activity history, and grant access to friends and family. Ensure your home's security with easy setup and reliable monitoring.
- Remote lock and unlock notifications
- Door activity history review
- Schedule notifications
- Share door access with others
- Connect to Kubu Hub and Smart Door module
- Easy setup and installation
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Use the Kubu App to set up your Kubu Smart devices, connect your Kubu Hub & Kubu Smart Door module through the app. Get lock and unlock notifications, check back through your door history, schedule notifications and share your door with friends and family. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kubu Smart at 91% against Northamptonshire Libraries's 40%. Kubu Smart also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Northamptonshire Libraries's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kubu Smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Northamptonshire Libraries asks for nothing beyond the download.
Northamptonshire Libraries ships an update every 2 months, Kubu Smart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Northamptonshire Libraries | Kubu Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northamptonshire County Council | Kubu Smart Ltd |
Customer experience
Northamptonshire Libraries
Kubu Smart
Bugs and requests
Northamptonshire Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kubu Smart
Reported bugs
9 issues- App refresh is buggy and crashy
- Alexa support not working
- App faults not showing door status
- Big delays in showing correct information
- Sensors not recording door history properly
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- Sensors not detecting lock/unlock
- Sensors mixing up doors
- App requires two swipes to close
- Confusing alert after closing app
Requested features
3 requests- Geofence notification for shared users
- App updates and further development
- New features to be added in the future
In-app purchases
Northamptonshire Libraries
No in-app purchases
Kubu Smart
- Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Months trial$59.991 Year
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- Annual Subscription6 Months trial$59.991 Year
- Annual Access$59.991 Year
Questions
Is Northamptonshire Libraries free?
Is Kubu Smart free?
Do Northamptonshire Libraries or Kubu Smart have ads?
Which is updated more often, Northamptonshire Libraries or Kubu Smart?
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