POSTECH ID vs KAIST Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POSTECH ID
This app provides a mobile student and faculty ID for Pohang University of Science and Technology. It also functions as an access pass for external visitors to enter the library.
- Mobile student ID
- Mobile faculty ID
- Library access pass
- Replaces physical cards
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포항공과대학교 모바일 학생증 - 포항공과대학교 내 교직원 및 학생들이 사용하는 기존 카드를 대신하여 모바일 형태로 사용할 수 있는 학생증, 교직원증입니다. - 또한 도서관 출입을 원하는 외부 이용자들이 사용 가능한 출입증 기능도 포함하고 있습니다.
KAIST Library
Access library services conveniently from your mobile device. Enjoy fast and easy access to resources anytime, anywhere, extending beyond the physical library.
- Mobile library access
- Fast and convenient service
- Anytime, anywhere access
- Enhanced user experience
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KAIST Library 앱은 애플 iOS 기기를 통해 이용가능하며, 최상의 서비스를 제공할 예정입니다. 언제 어디서나 빠르고 편리한 서비스를 도서관 뿐 만 아닌 모바일에서도 최상의 서비스를 제공받으실 수 있습니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KAIST Library at every 2 months against POSTECH ID's every 5 months. POSTECH ID's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
POSTECH ID ships an update every 5 months, KAIST Library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POSTECH ID | KAIST Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pohang University of Science & Technology | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology |
Customer experience
POSTECH ID
KAIST Library
In-app purchases
POSTECH ID
No in-app purchases
KAIST Library
No in-app purchases
