STELLA Libraries vs Castroville Meescan
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.
Castroville Meescan
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Castroville Meescan is the easiest way to checkout items in your library. No need to carry your library card around or stand in line at the circulation desk. Simply scan your books with your phone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Castroville Meescan at every 9 days against STELLA Libraries's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
STELLA Libraries ships an update every 4 months, Castroville Meescan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STELLA Libraries | Castroville Meescan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 356 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium | Meescan Inc. |
In-app purchases
STELLA Libraries
No in-app purchases
Castroville Meescan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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