myLIBRO vs Topeka Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myLIBRO
Connect with your library using voice or chat. Search the catalog, place holds, renew items, and manage appointments. Access audiobooks and library services conveniently.
- Voice and chat library interaction
- Catalog search
- Place holds and renew items
- Check fines
- Download and play audiobooks
- Schedule appointments and services
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myLIBRO allows patrons and students to use voice & chat conversation to connect with libraries through Amazon’s Alexa and a mobile app. With myLIBRO, patrons can search the catalog, place holds, reserve & renew, check fines, download & play audiobooks on Overdrive. Patrons and library staff can also schedule and manage curbside pickups, passport appointments, printing services, and more.
Topeka Library
Access your library's digital collection, including ebooks, audiobooks, music, and movies. Manage your account, find events, and discover new releases. Scan book ISBNs to check availability and utilize online resources for various interests.
- Digital downloads (ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies)
- Library account management (holds, renewals, loan history)
- Event discovery and bookmobile locations
- ISBN scanning for book availability
- Access to online resources
- Recommended reads and new releases
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With our mobile app the library is always with you! Get direct access to free digital downloads (ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies and TV shows) with quick links to library-provided services Libby, Hoopla, Flipster and Bookflix. Access your digital library card, find events, scan a book's ISBN to instantly see if we have the book available, find bookmobile locations, find library services and contact us. Log into the app to keep track of your holds, renew materials and check your loan history through My Account. Discover recommended reads and the newest releases. Reserve your copy or download a digital version. Use online resources for students, small business owners, hobbyists and researchers. You can also connect with us on social media with this powerful mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: myLIBRO at 4.8 against Topeka Library's 3.3. myLIBRO also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 11) and review sentiment (59% vs 40%). 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.
myLIBRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLIBRO has 6.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of myLIBRO's written reviews are positive against 40% of Topeka Library's.
myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, Topeka Library every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myLIBRO | Topeka Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better | 3.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gopinath Jagamohan | TOPEKA SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
Customer experience
myLIBRO
Topeka Library
Bugs and requests
myLIBRO
Reported bugs
5 issues- Search not returning relevant results
- Wishlist and hold details not loading properly
- Login failures and account management issues
- Inconsistent pickup scheduling and notification problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to toggle between multiple library accounts
- Improve wishlist and hold management features
- Enhance search functionality
- Streamline pickup scheduling process
- Provide more customization options
Topeka Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myLIBRO
No in-app purchases
Topeka Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is myLIBRO free?
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