Comparison

SJVLS Library Catalog vs Stanislaus County Library

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

Head to head
About

SJVLS Library Catalog

Access the combined catalog of multiple California public libraries. Search for books, e-resources, and more across a wide network of library systems.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Access e-resources
  • Multiple California library systems
  • Find books and media
Features
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Search the library catalog and e-resources for the following California libraries: Coalinga-Huron, Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, Madera County, Mariposa County, Merced County, Porterville, Tulare County and Tulare Public.

About

Stanislaus County Library

Manage your library account from your phone. Search the catalog, place holds, check due dates, and find branch information. Stream or download media and access digital resources.

Highlights
  • Search catalog
  • Place and manage holds
  • Check due dates
  • Find library locations and hours
  • View event calendars
  • Stream and download media
  • Access digital resources
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Access the library catalog: Search for books, DVDS, and more. Place holds, manage your account, check the status of your holds, cancel or suspend holds, check due dates, and more. Find library locations, hours, phone numbers, and directions. View library calendars for upcoming events. Download or stream media and access library resources at your fingertips! Connect and share on social media.

Screenshots

SJVLS Library Catalog4 screens
Stanislaus County Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SJVLS Library Catalog at 3.6 against Stanislaus County Library's 2.7. SJVLS Library Catalog also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SJVLS Library Catalog holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SJVLS Library Catalog has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SJVLS Library Catalog's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stanislaus County Library's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SJVLS Library Catalog ships an update every 3 months, Stanislaus County Library every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SJVLS Library Catalog versus Stanislaus County Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSJVLS Library CatalogStanislaus County Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (40 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSan Joaquin Valley Library SystemStanislaus County Library

Customer experience

SJVLS Library Catalog

All ratings38 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral13.6%
Negative50.0%

Stanislaus County Library

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

SJVLS Library Catalog

No in-app purchases

None

Stanislaus County Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SJVLS Library Catalog free?
SJVLS Library Catalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stanislaus County Library free?
Stanislaus County Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SJVLS Library Catalog or Stanislaus County Library?
SJVLS Library Catalog is rated higher. SJVLS Library Catalog averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Stanislaus County Library averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SJVLS Library Catalog or Stanislaus County Library have ads?
Neither SJVLS Library Catalog nor Stanislaus County Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SJVLS Library Catalog or Stanislaus County Library?
SJVLS Library Catalog ships an update every 3 months, and Stanislaus County Library every 4 months. Most recently, SJVLS Library Catalog was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stanislaus County Library on November 3, 2026.

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