Comparison

Bru coffee vs My Library App

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

Head to head
About

Bru coffee

This app offers a digital loyalty program for a coffee shop, providing instant rewards, exclusive offers, and a way to find locations. Enjoy free drinks, earn points on all purchases, and discover ethically sourced coffee, artisan desserts, and inclusive menu options.

Highlights
  • Instant rewards program
  • Free welcome drink
  • Earn points on all purchases
  • Exclusive app-only offers
  • Find UK locations
  • Ethically sourced specialty coffee
Features
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Bru Coffee - Rewards & More Your favourite coffee shop, now in your pocket! Transform your coffee experience with the official Bru Coffee app - where specialty coffee meets unbeatable rewards and exclusive offers. INSTANT REWARDS • FREE welcome drink when you sign up • Every 10th coffee is on us! • Earn points on ALL purchases (not just coffee!) • Special birthday treat - any drink you want! • Exclusive app-only offers and early access to new products FIND YOUR BRU Locations across the UK- all with disabled access and extended hours. WHAT MAKES BRU SPECIAL Since 2014, we've been your UK destination for: • 100% speciality arabica coffee (ethically sourced) • Handmade gelato & artisan desserts • Inclusive menu (halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options) • Creative workspace & community hub • Vibes! PERFECT FOR • Coffee lovers seeking quality & convenience • Students needing a productive study space • Foodies craving artisan brunch & desserts • Anyone wanting to earn rewards on every visit Download now and join thousands of coffee lovers earning rewards with every sip! Your perfect cup is just a tap away.

About

My Library App

Manage your library account on the go. Search catalogs, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books. Access services from numerous participating libraries across various boroughs.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Catalogue search
  • Renew books
  • Reserve books
  • Access multiple libraries
Features
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Access Libraries Consortium libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. The Libraries Consortium is made up of libraries from the following boroughs: Barking and Dagenham Libraries Brent Libraries Ealing Libraries Enfield Libraries Hackney Libraries Harrow Libraries Havering Libraries Kingston Libraries Lewisham Libraries Luton Libraries Merton Libraries Newham Libraries Sutton Libraries Tower Hamlets Libraries Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure Waltham Forest Libraries

Screenshots

Bru coffee3 screens
My Library App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: My Library App at none against Bru coffee's shown. My Library App also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bru coffee's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 6%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bru coffee ships an update every 9 months, My Library App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bru coffee versus My Library App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBru coffeeMy Library App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better6.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCommture Consultancy LtdLondon Borough of Sutton

Customer experience

Bru coffee

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

My Library App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative88.1%

Bugs and requests

Bru coffee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Library App

Reported bugs

42 issues
  • App frequently stops working
  • App signs users out multiple times a day
  • Barcode scanner not working or working with errors
  • App keeps logging out and unlinking accounts
  • App crashes on older devices (iPad Mini 2)
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  • App fails to connect to server
  • App shows blank support page
  • App has not been working for extended periods (months)
  • App unable to connect to any services
  • Catalogue search not working
  • Account shows returned books as still on loan
  • App does not open for some users
  • Returned books not being removed from account
  • Unable to delete returned books
  • Unable to renew books
  • Error when trying to sign in again after deletion
  • App shows returned books still on loan
  • Cannot search library catalogs
  • App records are incorrect or incomplete
  • App loses linked account information frequently
  • Reserved books not being delivered to the library
  • App does not have a search function on iPhone version
  • App does not scroll down on iPhone version
  • App only searches ebooks, not whole library content
  • Pictures not loading for reserved items
  • App refuses to recognise internet connection
  • App shows 'unable to connect to server' error
  • App regularly deletes all account information
  • App not showing loans to renew, leading to overcharging
  • App won't log in, requiring library visit to sort
  • App frequently shows incomplete records or loses information
  • App takes a long time to load data
  • App is glitchy
  • App search facility is poor
  • App often requires re-entry of card number and PIN
  • App frequently does not work
  • App unable to log on for multiple days
  • App cannot find local libraries
  • App cannot create an account
  • App search facility shows distant libraries
  • App is unreliable
  • App won't reinstall after deletion

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pay fees on the app
  • Add reading list function
  • Ask which linked user account wants to place a hold
  • Link children's accounts to parent's account
  • Search by author or both title and author
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  • Help section or reset PIN

In-app purchases

None

Bru coffee

No in-app purchases

None

My Library App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bru coffee free?
Bru coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Library App free?
My Library App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bru coffee or My Library App have ads?
Bru coffee shows ads; My Library App does not.
Which is updated more often, Bru coffee or My Library App?
Bru coffee ships an update every 9 months, and My Library App every 2 months. Most recently, Bru coffee was updated on November 2, 2026 and My Library App on November 3, 2026.

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