Comparison

UoL Library vs Medroyale

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UoL Library

Access your University of Liverpool library account on the go. Use your virtual ID card for entry and exit, view borrowed books with due dates and fines, and renew items directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Virtual ID card for library access
  • View borrowed books and due dates
  • Check fines for overdue items
  • Renew books directly from the app
  • Pass through entry/exit barriers
Features
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The new University of Liverpool Library app is packed with great features to help you get the most of our libraries. Can't find your library card? In a hurry? Use the virtual ID card to pass through our entry and exit barriers by scanning your phone. Your books on loan are displayed in detail so that you can see due dates & fines, as well as being able to renew books directly from the app.

About

Medroyale

Features
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Welcome to the first real-time 1v1 quiz app built for UK medical students and the UKMLA. Battle friends, rivals, or random med students across the country – and turn revision into a game you’ll actually want to play. We launch with cardiology, respiratory, and gastroenterology – built through deep research, cross-referenced with the latest guidelines, and thoroughly reviewed by our team of UK doctors. As we build our expert team, more specialties will follow – always with the same uncompromising quality. Our goal is to make learning social and fun – without ever sacrificing productivity or leaving anyone out. - Unique UKMLA question bank – no repeats of the same concept - Clear, detailed explanations written by UK doctors - Designed mobile-first for one-handed revision anywhere - Leaderboard with monthly prizes and giveaways (coming soon) - Mobile-optimised textbook you can edit, highlight, and more - Built-in flashcards created by our team, ready for ANKI-style review MedRoyale Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with the following plans: * Monthly plan: £7.99 per month * Annual plan: £75.00 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.medroyale.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

UoL Library4 screens
Medroyale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UoL Library at none against Medroyale's 2. UoL Library also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Medroyale's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Medroyale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. UoL Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UoL Library ships an update every 4 months, Medroyale every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UoL Library versus Medroyale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUoL LibraryMedroyale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUniversity of LiverpoolMEDROYALE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

UoL Library

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Medroyale

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$79.001 Year

Questions

Is UoL Library free?
UoL Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Medroyale free?
Medroyale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UoL Library or Medroyale have ads?
Medroyale shows ads; UoL Library does not.
Which is updated more often, UoL Library or Medroyale?
UoL Library ships an update every 4 months, and Medroyale every 3 weeks. Most recently, UoL Library was updated on September 30, 2026 and Medroyale on October 6, 2026.

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