# myLIBRO vs Southfield Public Library

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myLIBRO at 7.3K against Southfield Public Library's 63. myLIBRO also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 15.0). Southfield Public Library's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myLIBRO against 4.9 for Southfield Public Library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLIBRO has 7.3K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, Southfield Public Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLIBRO | Southfield Public Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396/reviews) | **[4.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/southfield-public-library/id6502108015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gopinath Jagamohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287374395) | [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443) |

## What reviewers say

### myLIBRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for library access
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great for scheduling pickups
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Wishlist/hold management problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Scheduling pickup challenges

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Southfield Public Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/southfield-public-library/id6502108015)

Access library services from your mobile device. Search the catalog, reserve items, view upcoming events, and explore new arrivals. You can also access digital services and find library information.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Reserve items, View upcoming events, See new arrivals, Access digital services, Library information and hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLIBRO free?

myLIBRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Southfield Public Library free?

Southfield Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLIBRO or Southfield Public Library?

Southfield Public Library is rated higher. myLIBRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Southfield Public Library averages 4.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do myLIBRO or Southfield Public Library have ads?

Neither myLIBRO nor Southfield Public Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLIBRO or Southfield Public Library?

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, and Southfield Public Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, myLIBRO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Southfield Public Library on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*