Comparison

SLCPL vs Kana Core

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

Kana Core

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SLCPL4 screens
Kana Core3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kana Core sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SLCPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SLCPL versus Kana Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSLCPLKana Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalt Lake City Public LibraryAlex Taylor

In-app purchases

None

SLCPL

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kana Core

One-time1
  • Kana Core Premium$4.99

Questions

Is SLCPL free?
SLCPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kana Core free?
Kana Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SLCPL or Kana Core have ads?
Neither SLCPL nor Kana Core shows ads.

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