Comparison

Libib Kiosk vs Shubert's Stories

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

Head to head
About

Libib Kiosk

This app enables library patrons to self-checkout books by scanning barcodes. It integrates with a library's existing catalog and requires a Pro account. An internet connection is necessary for operation.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for self-checkout
  • Integrates with Libib's website
  • Requires Libib Pro account
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
  • Requires internet connection
Features
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Libib Kiosk allows Pro users of Libib to setup an external kiosk app in their library for patrons to self-checkout by scanning a barcode. • Includes barcode scanner. • Works in concert with Libib's website. • Requires a Libib Pro account and an active internet connection.

About

Shubert's Stories

Features
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Enjoy Shubert, his little sister Sophie and their Bug Valley family! Together they bring the skills of Conscious Discipline to life for children in these colorful stories. Shubert demonstrates using the Seven Skills of Conscious Discipline to solve problems. Ideal for personal use on a smart phone or classroom use on a tablet, this intuitive App allows users to tap through each story page by page with or without audio. Also included for each title is a Story Time video, featuring a full narration by author Dr. Becky Bailey. Perfect for children of all ages. The Shubert’s Stories App is free to download and includes the title Shubert is a S.T.A.R., which focuses on the skill of Composure. A bundle of six additional titles is available as an in-App purchase, which includes: - Shubert’s BIG Voice (Assertiveness) - Shubert’s Helpful Day (Encouragement) - Shubert Wants a Turn (Positive Intent) - Shubert Makes a Choice (Choices) - Shubert Rants and Raves (Consequences) - Shubert’s New Sibling (Empathy) Features: - Colorful, engaging illustrations by James Hrkach - Stories conclude with helpful tips for parents, caregivers and educators that reinforce each Conscious Discipline skill - Users may choose to tap to turn each page or auto-advance through the story - Each e-book is fully narrated, and audio may be turned on or off in settings - Each title includes a Story Time Video narration by author Dr. Becky Bailey - App is FREE to download and includes the story Shubert is a S.T.A.R. - A bundle of six additional titles is available as an in-App purchase. - Future Shubert releases will be available as in-App purchases The Shubert series of books from author Dr. Becky Bailey are designed to build character through conflict for children and adults. An engaging and endearing lightning bug named Shubert, his little sister Sophie and their friends at Bug Valley School demonstrate using the Seven Skills of Conscious Discipline to solve problems. Family members and teacher Mrs. Bookbinder model Conscious Discipline for adults. Teachers and parents will benefit from the notes at the back of each story, which offer helpful phrases that put the powers and skills of Conscious Discipline into action. Each title encourages a lifelong love of reading while spotlighting an essential life skill. Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based and trauma-informed provider of social and emotional learning, self-regulation and classroom management best practices. For more information visit ConsciousDiscipline.com. (C) 2019 by Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D. Illustrations by James Hrkach. Published by Loving Guidance, Inc. (DBA Conscious Discipline).

Screenshots

Libib Kiosk3 screens
Shubert's Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libib Kiosk at none against Shubert's Stories's 1. Shubert's Stories's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Shubert's Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Libib Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libib Kiosk ships an update every 3 months, Shubert's Stories every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Libib Kiosk versus Shubert's Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibib KioskShubert's Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLibib, Inc.Conscious Discipline

In-app purchases

None

Libib Kiosk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shubert's Stories

One-time1
  • Shubert's Digital Books$44.99

Questions

Is Libib Kiosk free?
Libib Kiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shubert's Stories free?
Shubert's Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Libib Kiosk or Shubert's Stories have ads?
Neither Libib Kiosk nor Shubert's Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libib Kiosk or Shubert's Stories?
Libib Kiosk ships an update every 3 months, and Shubert's Stories every 2 weeks. Most recently, Libib Kiosk was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shubert's Stories on October 4, 2026.

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