SOCPLS vs MLP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOCPLS
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew books, and discover upcoming events. Access library databases and stay connected with your local public library system.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access library databases
- View upcoming events
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Access Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books, access library databases, and find out about upcoming events.
MLP
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew items, and reserve materials from participating Mississippi libraries. Access a wide range of resources and services from your mobile device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew materials
- Reserve items
- Access member library resources
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Access resources from your phone or tablet. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve library material. Gain access to materials and services at member libraries in the Mississippi Library Partnership. Member libraries include: Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, Delta State University, East Mississippi Community College, First Regional Library System, Hinds Community College, Lee-Itawamba Library System, Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System, Mississippi Delta Community College, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System, Tombigbee Regional Library System.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SOCPLS at 5.0 against MLP's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SOCPLS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOCPLS | MLP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Starkville Oktibbeha Library | Mississippi State University |
Customer experience
SOCPLS
MLP
In-app purchases
SOCPLS
No in-app purchases
MLP
No in-app purchases
