Comparison

checkout@VandyLibraries vs LuvLink

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

Head to head
About

checkout@VandyLibraries

Features
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All patrons with a Vanderbilt University VUnet ID can use checkout@VandyLibraries app to check out items from Central, Divinity, Biomedical, and Peabody Libraries. The app will automatically recognize your library location. Download the app to your phone, open the app and login with your Vanderbilt VUnet ID and password. Use your phone's camera to take pictures of the barcodes on the items you want to check out. If you don’t want to use your phone, go to a self-checkout station, scan your ID barcode, and then scan the item you would like to check out. In both cases, you’ll need to deactivate the checked-out item at a deactivation station before leaving the library. Note that some collections (like non-book items or course reserves) will need to be checked out at the library Service Desk.

About

LuvLink

Control and customize your LuvLink devices with this app. Manage groups, adjust settings like color and brightness, and send colors remotely. Stay connected with loved ones through shared device experiences.

Highlights
  • Device setup and management
  • Color and brightness control
  • Secret code creation
  • Remote color sending
  • Group management and invitations
  • Sleep mode settings
Features
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Set up and manage your LuvLink™ devices through our mobile app. Get access to a range of new features and settings for your device and create / manage your groups all in the one place! Change colors, brightness, create a secret code, send a color on the go, extend dimming times and manage sleep mode. See who is on your group and invite more to join!

Screenshots

checkout@VandyLibraries4 screens
LuvLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

checkout@VandyLibraries and LuvLink are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

checkout@VandyLibraries ships an update monthly, LuvLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
checkout@VandyLibraries versus LuvLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercheckout@VandyLibrariesLuvLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—11K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size408 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMeescan Inc.Dig8tal Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

checkout@VandyLibraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LuvLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during sign-up
  • Lamp disconnects from WiFi
  • Inconsistent color changes
  • Timezone issues with sleep timer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Notification history in app
  • Ability to customize color patterns
  • Battery-powered option
  • Improved WiFi connectivity
  • Easier setup process

In-app purchases

None

checkout@VandyLibraries

No in-app purchases

None

LuvLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is checkout@VandyLibraries free?
checkout@VandyLibraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LuvLink free?
LuvLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do checkout@VandyLibraries or LuvLink have ads?
Neither checkout@VandyLibraries nor LuvLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, checkout@VandyLibraries or LuvLink?
checkout@VandyLibraries ships an update monthly, and LuvLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, checkout@VandyLibraries was updated on September 22, 2026 and LuvLink on September 25, 2026.

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