UMLibraries Self vs NVDPL Mobile Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMLibraries Self
This app allows University of Manitoba library cardholders to easily check out items from any campus library. Simply scan the item you wish to borrow, and the app will automatically recognize your library location.
- Scan items to check out
- Automatic library location recognition
- Access to all University of Manitoba libraries
- Convenient mobile borrowing
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All University of Manitoba library cardholders can use the UMLibraries Self-Checkout app to check out items from any University of Manitoba library: Bannatyne campus • Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library Fort Garry campus • Architecture/Fine Arts Library • Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library • Education Learning Commons • E.K. Williams Law Library • Elizabeth Dafoe Library • Archives (Elizabeth Dafoe Library, 3rd floor) • Father Harold Drake Library (St. Paul's College) • Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library The app will automatically recognize the library location of the user. Users simply scan the item they would like to check out.
NVDPL Mobile Library
Access your local library's digital collection and services from your mobile device. Browse titles, borrow ebooks and audiobooks, manage your account, and register for programs. It's your library on the go, offering convenience and easy access to resources.
- Browse digital catalog
- Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
- Access digital library card
- Place holds and renew items
- Register for library programs
- Manage multiple accounts
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Your library in the palm of your hands! NVDPL’s Mobile Library makes it easy to take your library on the go. Discover titles, place holds, manage your account, register for free programs, and so much more. Features: • Browse the catalogue & discover titles • Borrow available digital titles right from the app • Access your digital library card for use in-branch • Place holds & renew items on your account • Register to attend free library programs • Keep track of items you’ve borrowed • Switch accounts and manage household accounts conveniently from one app • Find library hours & contact information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UMLibraries Self at fortnightly against NVDPL Mobile Library's every 2 months. 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.
UMLibraries Self ships an update fortnightly, NVDPL Mobile Library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMLibraries Self | NVDPL Mobile Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 355 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Meescan Inc. | NVDPL Mobile Library |
Customer experience
UMLibraries Self
NVDPL Mobile Library
In-app purchases
UMLibraries Self
No in-app purchases
NVDPL Mobile Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UMLibraries Self free?
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Do UMLibraries Self or NVDPL Mobile Library have ads?
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