# Librista vs Query

Librista and Query both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Query's written reviews are positive against 46% of Librista's. Query also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 16.0). Librista's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Query holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Librista has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Librista's written reviews are positive against 100% of Query's.

Librista ships an update every 2 months, Query every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Librista | Query |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librista/id1175532865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-point/id1372212160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 67 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Book Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/535871819) | [Query-Point](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372212159) |

## What reviewers say

### Librista

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librista/id1175532865)

This app allows library patrons to access their library's online catalog, manage borrowed items, and discover new resources. Users can renew and reserve materials, create personalized book lists, and stay updated on new acquisitions. It also provides access to eBooks and information about library events.

**Highlights:** Search online library catalog, Renew and reserve items, Create personalized book lists, View trending and new items, Access eBooks, Scan ISBNs to check library availability, View account information (items out, fines)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient library access
- 💡 Helpful tool for librarians
- 🤝 Friendly and resourceful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🔍 Difficult to switch between library accounts
- 🔍 Limited functionality after updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Endless loading loops
- Disappearing reading history
- Login and account management issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage multiple library accounts
- Improved stability and reliability
- Faster loading times
- More intuitive user interface


### Query

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/query-point/id1372212160)

Access location-based audio and supplemental information by speaking keywords. Discover details about products, services, places, or celebrities within specified geographic ranges.

**Highlights:** Keyword-triggered audio responses, Location-based information retrieval, Supplemental info (web links, images, video), Map view with advertiser pins, QR code access to information, Category-based keyword shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Librista free?

Librista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Query free?

Query is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Librista or Query?

Query is rated higher. Librista averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Query averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Librista or Query have ads?

Neither Librista nor Query shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Librista or Query?

Librista ships an update every 2 months, and Query every 11 months. Most recently, Librista was updated on October 24, 2026 and Query on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*