Geneva Public Library vs Illinois
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geneva Public Library
Access your local library's catalog from your mobile device. Search for books, manage your account, place holds, and discover upcoming events. Download eBooks and get assistance from librarians.
- Search for books
- Place and manage holds
- View item due dates
- Renew borrowed items
- Sign up for library events
- Reserve rooms
- Download eBooks
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Access Geneva Public Library resources anytime, anywhere! With the GPLD app you can browse the catalog, make event and study room reservations, access your library card, and much more. Primary Features: - Search the catalog - Access our eLibrary - View and register for upcoming events - Reserve study rooms - Make one-on-one appointments - Digitally access your library card - Submit wireless print jobs - Place holds and renew checkouts
Illinois
Navigate the University of Illinois with this comprehensive digital companion. Access class schedules, your student ID, campus maps, and event information. Utilize an AI assistant for university-related questions and discover wellness resources.
- Customizable home screen
- Class schedules and locations
- Digital student ID and bus pass
- AI-powered university assistant
- Interactive campus maps with amenities
- Campus event listings
- Wellness resources
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Your digital companion to the University of Illinois, the Illinois app is for you, whether you’re a student, a Fighting Illini fan, an employee, or a first-time visitor. Features include: • A customizable home screen to make the app your own • Campus map with amenities like ADA entrances, all-gender restrooms, and lactation spaces • Class schedules, locations, and building floor plans • Illini ID, library card, and MTD bus pass • Digital business card • Wellness and safety resources, including SafeWalk requests and 24/7 crisis hotlines • Residence hall dining menus tailored to your food preferences • Groups: create or join one, or explore the official Illinois communities you’re already part of • University events, including Fighting Illini sports, Campus Recreation group fitness classes, arts, culture, and more Your quickest path to support is to report issues at https://go.illinois.edu/AppFeedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Geneva Public Library at 3.2 against Illinois's 2.6. Geneva Public Library also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 11%). Illinois's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Geneva Public Library holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illinois has 119 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Geneva Public Library's written reviews are positive against 11% of Illinois's.
Geneva Public Library ships an update every 7 months, Illinois every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Geneva Public Library | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (9 ratings) — better | 2.6 (119 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 10.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 119 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geneva Public Library District | University of Illinois |
Customer experience
Geneva Public Library
Illinois
In-app purchases
Geneva Public Library
No in-app purchases
Illinois
No in-app purchases
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