HCPLC vs Phoenix Public Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HCPLC
Access library services from your mobile device. Manage your account, search the catalog, place holds, and discover new titles. Find library locations and view upcoming programs.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Place holds
- Renew books
- Find library locations
- View upcoming programs
- Access digital resources
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Enjoy the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books. With the HCPLC app, you can find and discover titles, place holds, and manage your account. Plus, you can find your nearest library location, view upcoming programs at your local branch, and access featured digital resources.
Phoenix Public Library
Access your library's collection and services from your mobile device. Search the catalog, place holds, manage your account, and view digital library cards. Stay informed about upcoming events and enjoy a convenient library experience on the go.
- Search library catalog
- Place item reservations
- Manage library account
- Access digital library card
- View upcoming events
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Take the Library with you everywhere you go! Use the app to search our catalog, reserve items, manage your library account, access your digital library card, view upcoming events, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phoenix Public Library at 100% against HCPLC's 27%. Phoenix Public Library also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Phoenix Public Library holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of HCPLC's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phoenix Public Library's.
HCPLC ships an update every 12 months, Phoenix Public Library every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HCPLC | Phoenix Public Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners | Phoenix Public Library |
Customer experience
HCPLC
Phoenix Public Library
In-app purchases
HCPLC
No in-app purchases
Phoenix Public Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HCPLC free?
Is Phoenix Public Library free?
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