Nelson Public Libraries vs Waitomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nelson Public Libraries
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Access Nelson Public Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Waitomo
This app helps users find the cheapest fuel prices and offers rewards for purchases. It allows for in-app payments, provides opportunities to win free fuel through games, and facilitates gifting fuel credit to friends and family. Users can also locate nearby stations and refer others for additional benefits.
- Save on fuel prices
- Pay in-app
- Spin to win free fuel
- Scratch to win rewards
- Refer friends for spins
- Gift fuel credit
- Find nearest stations
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Kiwis #1 fuel app for savings beyond the pump price. We’re proud to be 100% Kiwi-owned and operated. At Waitomo, it’s all about Kiwis fueling Kiwis with fairer fuel prices, no gimmicks, no fluff, just straight-up value. Why thousands of Kiwis choose Waitomo every day: ● Save beyond the pump price: Our prices are always sharp, fair and transparent, and by using the Waitomo app, you unlock even sweeter savings and rewards. ● Pay in-app: It’s quick, safe and easy fueling with just your phone. ● Spin to win: Collect spins every time you fuel $20 or more, and you could score free Moolah for your tank. ● Scratch to win: Every dollar you spend in-app is banked. Hit $150, $300 and then $450 in a month and unlock a scratchie at every milestone, giving you the chance to win back up to $20 worth of Moolah. Sweet as! ● Refer and score: Invite your mates to Waitomo and earn free spins when they join! ● Share the love with gifting: Gift Waitomo Moolah to your mates and whanau in need of a tank top-up. ● Find your nearest station: Locate Waitomo sites across Aotearoa in just a few taps. With Waitomo, you’re not just filling up, you’re backing a Kiwi-owned business, putting money back into Kiwi communities and getting rewarded along the way. Fair fuel. Kiwi-owned. Kiwi proud. Kiwis fueling Kiwis. Please note that app users should be 17 years of age or over. No actual money is spent by any users of the app for a stake in the spin to win or scratch to win features, and the prizes (Waitomo Moolah and other offers under the app) are not redeemable for cash and do not offer real money as rewards. For further details please read the frequently asked questions and terms and conditions for the app. Frequently asked questions: http://waitomogroup.co.nz/waitomoapp-faq/ Terms and conditions: http://www.waitomogroup.co.nz/waitomoapp-terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nelson Public Libraries at none against Waitomo's shown. Waitomo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Nelson Public Libraries ships an update every 4 months, Waitomo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nelson Public Libraries | Waitomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Department of Internal Affairs | Waitomo Group Limited |
Bugs and requests
Nelson Public Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Waitomo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Double charging on credit card transactions
- App not compatible with newer iOS versions
- Location detection issues causing problems at pump
Requested features
4 requests- Increase spend limit for larger fuel tanks
- Add option to set custom fill-up amount
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide more payment method options
In-app purchases
Nelson Public Libraries
No in-app purchases
Waitomo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Nelson Public Libraries free?
Is Waitomo free?
Do Nelson Public Libraries or Waitomo have ads?
Which is updated more often, Nelson Public Libraries or Waitomo?
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