Comparison

STELLA Libraries vs Bark Report

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Bark Report

Features
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Bark Report helps dog owners and walkers plan calmer, more confident walks in New York City. KNOW WHAT’S AHEAD Log a bark with one tap when you encounter construction, sirens, garbage trucks, reactive dogs, or crowded blocks. Mark helpful places too, including quiet streets, dog parks, dog-friendly cafés, and water stops. PLAN THE RIGHT ROUTE See Pack and Community barks on the map. Filter by recency, weekday, time of day, and bark type to understand what a route may be like before heading out. WALK TOGETHER Create a private Pack for family members and dog walkers. Everyone can contribute barks and stay aligned on what works best for each dog. REMEMBER EVERY WALK Start a tracked walk or create a quick Walk Report. Save routes, notes, photos, voice transcriptions, and the barks you encountered along the way. LEARN YOUR DOG’S PATTERNS Create walk-ready dog profiles and use Weekly Wag summaries to see patterns across routes, activity, pace, and experiences over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data is saved on your phone first. Location is recorded only when you log a bark or actively start a tracked walk. Pack data stays private to Pack members unless you choose to share a bark with the Community. Bark Report uses no third-party advertising or cross-app tracking. Better walks start with knowing what’s ahead, and every walk is better when you share it with your Pack.

Screenshots

STELLA Libraries4 screens
Bark Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bark Report at every 4 weeks against STELLA Libraries's every 4 months. STELLA Libraries's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STELLA Libraries ships an update every 4 months, Bark Report every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
STELLA Libraries versus Bark Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTELLA LibrariesBark Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLibraries of Middlesex Automation ConsortiumJoseph Casson

In-app purchases

None

STELLA Libraries

No in-app purchases

None

Bark Report

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STELLA Libraries free?
STELLA Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bark Report free?
Bark Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STELLA Libraries or Bark Report have ads?
Neither STELLA Libraries nor Bark Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STELLA Libraries or Bark Report?
STELLA Libraries ships an update every 4 months, and Bark Report every 4 weeks. Most recently, STELLA Libraries was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bark Report on September 21, 2026.

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