Comparison

myLIBRO vs Richland Public Library

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Richland Public Library

Access your local library's catalog, manage holds and checkouts, and discover upcoming events. Explore online learning resources and find library hours and locations on the go.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Reserve items
  • Manage holds and checkouts
  • Register for events
  • View library hours and locations
  • Access online learning resources
Features
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Take the Richland Public Library everywhere you go! -Search the library catalog and reserve items -Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts, and more -View and register for events at the library -See information about hours, locations and services offered -Access online learning resources and so much more!

Screenshots

myLIBRO4 screens
Richland Public Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myLIBRO at 4.8 against Richland Public Library's 4.2. myLIBRO also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 5). Richland Public Library's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myLIBRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLIBRO has 7.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of myLIBRO's written reviews are positive against 33% of Richland Public Library's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, Richland Public Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myLIBRO versus Richland Public Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyLIBRORichland Public Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGopinath JagamohanCapira Technologies

Customer experience

myLIBRO

All ratings6,210 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Richland Public Library

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

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

Richland Public Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myLIBRO

No in-app purchases

None

Richland Public Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myLIBRO free?
myLIBRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Richland Public Library free?
Richland Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myLIBRO or Richland Public Library?
myLIBRO is rated higher. myLIBRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Richland Public Library averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do myLIBRO or Richland Public Library have ads?
Neither myLIBRO nor Richland Public Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myLIBRO or Richland Public Library?
myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, and Richland Public Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, myLIBRO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Richland Public Library on November 3, 2026.

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