STELLA Libraries vs LingQi
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.
LingQi
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# Opening Ancient Chinese Wisdom for Modern Decisions LingQi AI is inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Ling Qi Jing (灵棋经), combining timeless wisdom with modern AI to help you reflect on important life decisions. # Ask Meaningful Questions Explore guidance for questions about: - Career and work - Finance and wealth - Relationships - Family - Home and living - Health and well-being - Conflict resolution - Important life choices # How It Works 1. Ask your question naturally. 2. Cast the LingQi oracle through the traditional Heaven · Human · Earth ritual. 3. Receive an interpretation inspired by Ling Qi Jing. 4. Get AI-powered guidance tailored to your question. # Every Reading Includes - Current Situation - Emerging Trend - Action Guidance - Cautions Designed to help you think more clearly—not to predict a fixed future. # Features - Ancient Chinese Ling Qi Jing oracle - AI-enhanced interpretations - Beautiful Eastern-inspired design - Reading history - Save favorite readings - English & Chinese support - Premium AI guidance - Cross-device synchronization # Premium Unlock additional readings with flexible options: - Reading Packs - Monthly Premium - Yearly Premium - Lifetime Membership # Disclaimer LingQi AI is intended for reflection, self-discovery, and entertainment purposes only. It does not provide financial, legal, medical, or professional advice. # Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STELLA Libraries at none against LingQi's 6. LingQi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. LingQi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. STELLA Libraries asks for nothing beyond the download.
STELLA Libraries ships an update every 4 months, LingQi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STELLA Libraries | LingQi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium | EnableX Tech |
In-app purchases
STELLA Libraries
No in-app purchases
LingQi
- LingQi Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- LingQi Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- LingQi 5 Reading Pack$2.99
- LingQi 20 Reading Pack$7.99
- LingQi 50 Reading Pack$14.99
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- LingQi Lifetime$99.99
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