Comparison

PINES (Georgia) vs CrossCurrent Digital

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

Head to head
About

PINES (Georgia)

Access over 275 libraries across Georgia with your library card. Search the catalog, place holds on items, and renew checked-out materials directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Place holds on items
  • Renew checked-out items
  • Access 275+ Georgia libraries
Features
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PINES gives you access to more than 275 libraries across Georgia. To use this app, you must have a library card with a PINES member library and know your password. PINES lets you: * Search the catalog * Place a hold on an item * Renew items you have checked out Problem? Send email to kenstir.apps@gmail.com Development of this software has been sponsored by Georgia PINES. This app is open source! If you have the means and the interest to contribute, head on over to https://github.com/kenstir/hemlock-ios

About

CrossCurrent Digital

Discover a curated library of faith-based and family-friendly audiobooks, e-books, and podcasts. Explore over 10,000 titles across various genres, ensuring wholesome content for families and individuals seeking uplifting entertainment and educational materials.

Highlights
  • Faith-based audiobooks
  • Family-friendly e-books
  • Uplifting podcasts
  • Curated content library
  • Over 10,000 titles
  • Homeschooling resources
Features
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CrossCurrent Digital – Uplifting Audiobooks, E-books, and Podcasts CrossCurrent Digital is your trusted home for faith-based and family-friendly audiobooks, e-books, and podcasts. With CrossCurrent, you can enjoy a carefully curated collection of over 10,000 books and podcasts that align with traditional values. We ensure that every title in our library upholds content standards that families and individuals can trust. Curated Content for Every Reader For Families & Parents – No more filtering through content yourself. We provide a safe space where you can discover books and podcasts that align with your values. For Homeschoolers – Enrich your learning experience with faith-based educational materials that your whole family can enjoy. For Faith-Based Readers – Find inspirational and uplifting content designed to strengthen your faith and provide wholesome entertainment. Our collection spans a variety of categories, including fiction, non-fiction, devotionals, biographies, and children’s literature—all from trusted publishers and authors that share your values. Start exploring today and enjoy a library that nourishes the soul!

Screenshots

PINES (Georgia)4 screens
CrossCurrent Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CrossCurrent Digital at 5.0 against PINES (Georgia)'s 4.2. PINES (Georgia)'s advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrossCurrent Digital holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PINES (Georgia) has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PINES (Georgia) versus CrossCurrent Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPINES (Georgia)CrossCurrent Digital
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (20 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth CoxCrossCurrent Digital LLC

Customer experience

PINES (Georgia)

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral16.4%
Negative17.9%

CrossCurrent Digital

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PINES (Georgia)

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot sign in (Error message)
  • Error decoding OSRF object
  • Won't delete messages
  • App no longer opening
  • System down (app or browser)
Show 4 more
  • Crashes when viewing holds or checkouts
  • Login issues after password change
  • App crashes constantly
  • Ebook feature not working on Apple

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to pay fines through the app
  • Fix message deletion bug
  • Add 'Lists' feature to iOS app
  • Support for ebooks and audiobooks
  • Ability to renew multiple books at once
Show 4 more
  • Reinstating color alert for due dates
  • Add barcode for scanning at checkout
  • Improve book description display
  • Make app more like Android version

CrossCurrent Digital

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PINES (Georgia)

No in-app purchases

None

CrossCurrent Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PINES (Georgia) free?
PINES (Georgia) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossCurrent Digital free?
CrossCurrent Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PINES (Georgia) or CrossCurrent Digital?
CrossCurrent Digital is rated higher. PINES (Georgia) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while CrossCurrent Digital averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PINES (Georgia) or CrossCurrent Digital have ads?
Neither PINES (Georgia) nor CrossCurrent Digital shows ads.

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