Comparison

Buckeye Public Library System vs RioLearn

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

Head to head
About

Buckeye Public Library System

Access library resources 24/7 with this app. Browse titles, place holds, renew items, and access digital content like eBooks and audiobooks. Discover library programs and use your digital library card.

Highlights
  • Browse books, DVDs, audiobooks
  • Place and cancel holds
  • Renew checked out items
  • Access eBooks and audiobooks
  • Digital library card
  • Find programs and events
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In 2017 the Buckeye Public Library System conducted the Library Community Assessment Survey and received some great input including the need of our customers to have easier access to library resources 24/7. So it is with great pleasure that we are able to launch the Falcon Digital Library App to the residents of Buckeye. The Falcon Digital Library App will allow customers to browse titles, renew books, place holds, read eBooks and more. The app is a way to bring 24/7 services to all 600+ square miles of the City of Buckeye helping our residents Be Inspired, Be Engaged, Be Connected. Features of the Falcon Digital App: - Browse for books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more - Place & cancel holds on items - Renew checked out items with one touch - Access eBooks, Audiobooks, and digital magazines - Access to online learning tools and databases - Access to safe, reliable research tools - Read reviews and summaries for books, DVDs, etc. - Use the “digital card” which will act just like a physical card - Find programs and events at the Buckeye Public Library System - Find hours and locations for library locations

About

RioLearn

Access your Rio Salado College courses with greater flexibility. Learn on your schedule, anytime and anywhere, bringing the convenience of college to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Mobile access to college courses
  • Flexible learning schedule
  • Learn anytime, anywhere
  • On-the-go education
Features
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The RioLearn mobile app offers you even more flexibility when taking classes at Rio Salado. Enjoy the convenience of college on the go, and learning on your schedule – anytime, anywhere!

Screenshots

Buckeye Public Library System4 screens
RioLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buckeye Public Library System at 5.0 against RioLearn's 2.0. RioLearn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 6). 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

Buckeye Public Library System holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RioLearn has 50 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buckeye Public Library System ships an update every 6 months, RioLearn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Buckeye Public Library System versus RioLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuckeye Public Library SystemRioLearn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better2.0 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings650 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of BuckeyeMaricopa County Community College District

Customer experience

Buckeye Public Library System

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RioLearn

All ratings36 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Buckeye Public Library System

No in-app purchases

None

RioLearn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buckeye Public Library System free?
Buckeye Public Library System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RioLearn free?
RioLearn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buckeye Public Library System or RioLearn?
Buckeye Public Library System is rated higher. Buckeye Public Library System averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RioLearn averages 2.0 from 50 ratings.
Do Buckeye Public Library System or RioLearn have ads?
Neither Buckeye Public Library System nor RioLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buckeye Public Library System or RioLearn?
Buckeye Public Library System ships an update every 6 months, and RioLearn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buckeye Public Library System was updated on October 21, 2026 and RioLearn on October 24, 2026.

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