SLCPL vs WSU Code Purple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SLCPL
Access your library's digital catalog, borrow e-books and magazines, and manage your account. Keep a digital library card handy for checkouts and stay connected with library services.
- Browse digital catalog
- Borrow e-books and magazines
- Manage holds and checkouts
- Digital library card
- Multi-account login
- Find item availability
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The City Library's app helps you browse the catalog, access items in the Digital Library, discover great new books, connect with The City Library's social media accounts, and have a digital version of your Library Card always available when it's time to check out. Featuring: - Multi-account login -you can now login with as many accounts as you’d like and easily toggle between them using the ‘more’ menu or simply clicking the initials in the top right corner. - Improved “find a copy” information so you can easily see where an item may be available. - New “my account” area – you can now see all your holds, checkouts, events, and appointments in this area. - Fully integrated OverDrive magazines with the option to select current and back issues (where available) of the magazine for checkouts. - Improved carousel navigation allowing for easy toggle between our most popular services and products. - Ability to add your digital library card to your device wallet.
WSU Code Purple
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Code Purple is the official safety app of Weber State University. It is the only app that integrates with Weber State University's safety and security systems. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Code Purple features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Weber State University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Weber State University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Weber State University security. - Virtual Safe Walk: Allow Campus Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Weber State University area. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Weber State University. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Weber State University safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WSU Code Purple at 12.0 against SLCPL's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SLCPL ships an update every 3 months, WSU Code Purple every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SLCPL | WSU Code Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salt Lake City Public Library | Weber State University |
In-app purchases
SLCPL
No in-app purchases
WSU Code Purple
No in-app purchases
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