# LOC Collections vs CensusTrack50

The clearest difference is rating: LOC Collections at 3.9 against CensusTrack50's 2.0. LOC Collections also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CensusTrack50 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LOC Collections asks for nothing beyond the download.

LOC Collections holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOC Collections has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of LOC Collections's written reviews are positive against 0% of CensusTrack50's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOC Collections | CensusTrack50 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loc-collections/id1446790792/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censustrack50/id1662369939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Library Of Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/380309748) | [LegiNation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315336132) |

## What reviewers say

### LOC Collections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loc-collections/id1446790792)

Access and explore millions of digitized items from the world's largest library. Discover iconic photos, historic maps, books, films, and manuscripts. Save, share, and zoom in on details within the vast digital archives.

**Highlights:** Access millions of digitized items, Explore photos, maps, books, and films, Search and browse collections, Save and share favorites, Zoom in for detailed image exploration, Read historic books and newspapers, Watch early films

**In-app purchases:** none


### CensusTrack50

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/censustrack50/id1662369939)

Access U.S. Census Bureau data for demographics like population, age, income, and unemployment. Explore data by state, county, congressional district, and city. In-app purchases unlock additional features and more comprehensive datasets.

**Highlights:** Access U.S. Census Bureau data, Demographics by state, county, district, city, Population, age, income, unemployment data, In-app purchases for more features, Explore uninsured and poverty statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Citizen (monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Organization (yearly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Citizen (yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Organization (yearly) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOC Collections free?

LOC Collections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CensusTrack50 free?

CensusTrack50 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LOC Collections or CensusTrack50?

LOC Collections is rated higher. LOC Collections averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while CensusTrack50 averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LOC Collections or CensusTrack50 have ads?

Neither LOC Collections nor CensusTrack50 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOC Collections or CensusTrack50?

LOC Collections ships an update every 2 months, and CensusTrack50 every 2 months. Most recently, LOC Collections was updated on October 24, 2026 and CensusTrack50 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*