Comparison

Stark Library vs Rodman Library

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

Head to head
About

Stark Library

Access a vast collection of digital content, library services, and events from your mobile device. Sign up for a virtual library card instantly and manage your loans, holds, and recommendations on the go. Discover new reading suggestions and find local library branches and events.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Access eBooks and eAudiobooks
  • Place holds and renew items
  • Discover reading recommendations
  • Register for library events
  • Find library branches
  • Scan ISBN for availability
Features
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Keep Stark Library in your pocket with the our mobile app. This app makes it easier than ever to access free content, events and services. If you don’t already have a Stark Library card, don’t sweat it—just download the app and you can sign up instantly for a virtual card online. With this app you can: • Search our catalog for books, magazines, movies, music and more • Access over half a million eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movies, and music — right from your device! • Place items on hold for convenient pick-up, or renew your checked out items • Check out our librarians’ latest reading recommendations • Find and register for library events, classes and workshops • Get directions to the nearest Stark Library branch • Reserve one of our public meeting rooms • Scan a book’s ISBN wherever you are and immediately see if it’s available to borrow from our collection • Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and keep up with the latest news • Suggest a purchase for items not already in our collection You get all of the ease of the cloud, but everything is free so you’ll never pay a dime or endure another commercial. All you need is a library card to get started!

About

Rodman Library

Access your local library's catalog, manage your account, and discover events from your mobile device. Reserve items, view checkouts, and access digital resources on the go. Stay connected with library hours, locations, and services.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Reserve items
  • Manage multiple library accounts
  • View and register for events
  • Digital library card
  • Library hours and locations
Features
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Take the Rodman Public Library everywhere you go! -Search the library catalog and reserve items -Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts and more -View and register for events at the library -Access a digital version of your library card -See information about hours, locations and services offered -Access online information resources and so much more!

Screenshots

Stark Library4 screens
Rodman Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rodman Library at every 3 weeks against Stark Library's every 3 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

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

Stark Library ships an update every 3 months, Rodman Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stark Library versus Rodman Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark LibraryRodman Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStark County District LibraryCapira Technologies

Customer experience

Stark Library

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rodman Library

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

Stark Library

No in-app purchases

None

Rodman Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stark Library free?
Stark Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rodman Library free?
Rodman Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stark Library or Rodman Library have ads?
Neither Stark Library nor Rodman Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Library or Rodman Library?
Stark Library ships an update every 3 months, and Rodman Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stark Library was updated on June 21, 2026 and Rodman Library on September 15, 2026.

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