Comparison

SLCPL vs WSU Code Purple

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Browse digital catalog
  • Borrow e-books and magazines
  • Manage holds and checkouts
  • Digital library card
  • Multi-account login
  • Find item availability
Features
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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.

About

WSU Code Purple

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SLCPL4 screens
WSU Code Purple4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SLCPL versus WSU Code Purple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSLCPLWSU Code Purple
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalt Lake City Public LibraryWeber State University

In-app purchases

None

SLCPL

No in-app purchases

None

WSU Code Purple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SLCPL free?
SLCPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WSU Code Purple free?
WSU Code Purple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SLCPL or WSU Code Purple have ads?
Neither SLCPL nor WSU Code Purple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SLCPL or WSU Code Purple?
SLCPL ships an update every 3 months, and WSU Code Purple every 5 months. Most recently, SLCPL was updated on September 23, 2026 and WSU Code Purple on May 19, 2026.

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