SLCL Mobile App vs Algonquin GC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SLCL Mobile App
Access your library account 24/7 from anywhere. Manage loans, search the catalog, request materials, and download eMedia. Find branches, view events, and get help from librarians.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew and request materials
- Download eMedia
- View events and classes
- Locate branches
- Ask a Librarian support
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St. Louis County Library is on the go and open 24/7 with SLCL Mobile! Manage your account, search our catalog, renew and request material as well as download eMedia titles, view upcoming events and classes. Locate the closest SLCL branch, Ask a Librarian for help via phone, chat, email or text.
Algonquin GC
This app allows members of Algonquin Golf Club to manage their club activities. Book tee times, court times, and dining reservations directly from your mobile device. A current membership is required for access and full functionality.
- Book tee times
- Book court times
- Make dining reservations
- Manage club activities
- Requires active membership
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Mobile app for use by members of Algonquin Golf Club. Members may use the app to book tee times, court times, dining reservations and more. Requires a current membership at Algonquin Golf Club to activate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Algonquin GC at 5.0 against SLCL Mobile App's 2.5. SLCL Mobile App's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Algonquin GC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLCL Mobile App has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SLCL Mobile App ships an update every 2 months, Algonquin GC monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SLCL Mobile App | Algonquin GC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (44 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. Louis County Library District | Algonquin Golf Club, inc. |
Customer experience
SLCL Mobile App
Algonquin GC
Bugs and requests
SLCL Mobile App
Reported bugs
14 issues- No notifications for holds
- Barcode scanning fails
- Pickup date phrase too long for mobile screens
- Chat history lost on app close
- Search results inconsistent with website
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- App slow or unresponsive after updates
- Server connection errors and loading screens
- Login issues and multiple logins required
- App redirects to website instead of functioning natively
- App crashes on login
- App not downloadable on certain devices (iPad)
- App won't open or shows update loops
- App designed for older screen resolutions
- Home page not opening
Requested features
11 requests- Make pickup date phrase shorter for mobile
- Sync 'Save for Later' list with website
- Allow viewing and adding to lists in app
- More search filters for books and media
- Recommendations based on checkout history
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- Show next volume of borrowed books
- View entire checked out book history
- Option to see library donation needs
- Add a Wish List feature
- View multiple library cards or toggle between them
- New release DVD section
Algonquin GC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SLCL Mobile App
No in-app purchases
Algonquin GC
No in-app purchases
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