SLCL Mobile App vs ParkingPinner
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.
ParkingPinner
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Effortlessly manage your parked car with ParkingPinner! Quickly mark your parking spot on our intuitive map interface. When you're ready to return, simply open your phone's maps app with one tap to get directions back to your car. Simple Marking: Easily mark your parking location. Instant Navigation: Open your car's location in your phone's maps app. Convenient and Practical: Streamline your parking experience. Experience the convenience of ParkingPinner – download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ParkingPinner at daily against SLCL Mobile App's every 2 months. SLCL Mobile App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, 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.
SLCL Mobile App ships an update every 2 months, ParkingPinner daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SLCL Mobile App | ParkingPinner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. Louis County Library District | Mattia Proserpio |
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
ParkingPinner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SLCL Mobile App
No in-app purchases
ParkingPinner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SLCL Mobile App free?
Is ParkingPinner free?
Do SLCL Mobile App or ParkingPinner have ads?
Which is updated more often, SLCL Mobile App or ParkingPinner?
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