Comparison

OBA vs Coolblue

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

Head to head
About

OBA

Features
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Gebruik de app om te zoeken en te reserveren in de collectie van de OBA. Heeft u een boek bij de hand, dan kunt u door het scannen van de ISBN-barcode kijken of de OBA het in bezit heeft. U kunt boeken reserveren, uw uitleningen verlengen en een verlanglijst aanleggen. Verder geeft de app informatie over adressen en openingstijden van alle OBA-vestigingen en kunt u ze rechtstreeks bellen of e-mailen. U kunt ook abonnementen van bijvoorbeeld familieleden koppelen om ook deze uitleningen te beheren. Tenslotte kunt u zich aanmelden om notificaties te ontvangen wanneer er een reservering voor u klaar staat of wanneer de vervaldatum van uw uitleningen nadert. De functies op een rij: - zoeken op verschillende zoektermen: auteur, titel, ISBN - zoekresultaten gesorteerd op titel, auteur of jaar - zoeken van items door het scannen van een ISBN-barcode - reserveren van items - annuleren van reserveringen - verlengen van uitgeleende items - aanleggen en beheren van een verlanglijst - gebruikers toevoegen (bv familieleden) wiens gegevens u wilt beheren - aanmelden voor of afmelden voor push notificaties als een uitlening bijna te laat is of als een reservering klaar staat - overzicht van alle vestingen van de OBA, met per vestiging openingstijden en adresgegevens (eventueel weergave via Google Maps) - bellen naar de vestiging vanuit de app (niet voor tablets) - mailen naar de vestiging vanuit de app - bekijken van de website van OBA

About

Coolblue

Easily find and compare products, track orders, and get quick answers to your questions. Virtually place TVs in your room and find compatible accessories for your devices. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with detailed product information and customer support.

Highlights
  • Virtual TV placement
  • Accessory compatibility checker
  • Package tracking
  • Product comparison
  • Product scanning in-store
  • Order placement
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With the Coolblue App, you always have the best assortment for you at your fingertips and you can find what you're looking for super fast. This way, you know exactly where your order is, what the best product for you is, and where to get an answer to all your questions. With the Coolblue App, you can take care of the tasks at hand. • Place TVs in your room virtually: view TVs in their real size wherever you want, such as on a cabinet or on the wall. The app helps you make the right choice. • Suitable accessories for you: we check which accessories fit on your smartphone or tablet. You can choose screen protectors, chargers, and more from our assortment without any worries. • Easily track your package: open the app to know exactly where your order is or turn on notifications so that we can send you a message when your package is on its way. • Compare to your own iPhone: simply add your current iPhone to the comparison with a new smartphone and check the improvements in size, speed, camera, screen quality, and more. The best assortment for you Compare products, view specifications, and read all reviews. Made a choice? You can place your order right away. The right information for you Know exactly where your package is, easily register your return, and receive super-fast answers to all your questions. With the Coolblue App, you can take care of the tasks at hand. The best store experience Are you in the store? Scan products with the app and compare products yourself, view specifications, and read all reviews. Service with a smile We make the app a little better every day, but we need you for that! Do you have any questions or comments? Send an email to customerservice@coolblue.nl.

Screenshots

OBA3 screens
Coolblue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Coolblue at every 2 weeks against OBA's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBA ships an update every 5 months, Coolblue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OBA versus Coolblue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBACoolblue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (446 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—446 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfor Libraries DivisionCoolblue

In-app purchases

None

OBA

No in-app purchases

None

Coolblue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBA free?
OBA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coolblue free?
Coolblue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBA or Coolblue have ads?
Neither OBA nor Coolblue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBA or Coolblue?
OBA ships an update every 5 months, and Coolblue every 2 weeks. Most recently, OBA was updated on October 13, 2026 and Coolblue on October 18, 2026.

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