SLCPL vs Kana Core
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.
Kana Core
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Learn to read hiragana and katakana with confidence. Kana Core focuses on recognizing Japanese kana directly, without relying on romaji. Work through focused, bite-sized units, test yourself with reading drills, hear the correct pronunciation, and strengthen recall with spaced repetition. Kana Core is designed specifically for learners building a solid foundation in hiragana and katakana. It does not teach kanji. Start with the included free units, then unlock Premium with a one-time purchase for access to the full curriculum. Your study data stays under your control, with support for iCloud syncing across your Apple devices. No ads or third-party tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SLCPL at none against Kana Core's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kana Core sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SLCPL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SLCPL | Kana Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salt Lake City Public Library | Alex Taylor |
In-app purchases
SLCPL
No in-app purchases
Kana Core
- Kana Core Premium$4.99








