STELLA Libraries vs Slomin's Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STELLA Libraries
Easily search millions of library items, place holds, and manage your account. Access digital content, view event calendars, and connect with your library's community.
- Search millions of library items
- Place holds and choose pickup locations
- Manage library account (holds, checkouts, renewals)
- Store digital library card
- View library social media feeds
- Access event calendars
- Connect to digital content
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STELLA Libraries, the new name for the LMxPRESS PLUS app. Search and place holds on millions of items available in the STELLA catalog with our new and improved app! Search all STELLA member libraries for your favorite books, movies, music, and more. Download and connect to digital content, and stay in touch with your library's community through social media feeds and event calendars. Use the STELLA app to: * Place holds on items across all STELLA member libraries and choose your pickup location. * Manage your library account: view holds, checkouts, and renew items. * Store a digital copy of your library card on your device so you always have it with you. * Check your favorite library's social media feeds. * See upcoming library events on each member library's calendar. * Access digital content offered by individual libraries.
Slomin's Shield
Monitor your home security system from anywhere. Receive real-time alarm status updates and remotely arm or disarm your system. Get instant alerts for security events or family arrivals.
- Real-time alarm status
- Remote arm/disarm
- Instant security alerts
- Family arrival notifications
- Worldwide connectivity
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STAY CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Receive real-time alarm status and arm or disarm your security system remotely. Get instant alerts in the event of a security alarm, or simply to be notified when your family arrives home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Slomin's Shield at 4.8 against STELLA Libraries's 3.7. Slomin's Shield also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 22) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). STELLA Libraries's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 40%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Slomin's Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slomin's Shield has 3.7K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of STELLA Libraries's written reviews are positive against 40% of Slomin's Shield's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
STELLA Libraries ships an update every 4 months, Slomin's Shield every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STELLA Libraries | Slomin's Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (22 ratings) | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 3.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium | Slomin's Inc. |
Customer experience
STELLA Libraries
Slomin's Shield
Bugs and requests
STELLA Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Slomin's Shield
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Login credentials not recognized, even after password resets
- Inconsistent system status reporting (e.g., false door open alerts)
Requested features
4 requests- Enhanced security controls and access management
- Improved visual indicators for armed/disarmed status
- Customizable font size and color scheme
- Tap-to-action notification alerts
In-app purchases
STELLA Libraries
No in-app purchases
Slomin's Shield
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STELLA Libraries free?
Is Slomin's Shield free?
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