NOBLE Libraries vs LC Federated Library System
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NOBLE Libraries
Access the shared catalog of NOBLE member libraries to search for books, place holds, and manage your account. Use your digital library card directly from your device. Requires a library card from a participating NOBLE library.
- Search shared library catalog
- Place holds on items
- View library account
- Digital library card
- Access member libraries
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Download the NOBLE Libraries app to search the shared library catalog for the member libraries of NOBLE, the North of Boston Library Exchange. You can place holds, view your library account, use a digital library card and more. To use this app, you must have a library card from a member library. If you need a library card or have questions about your account, please contact your local library.
LC Federated Library System
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Take a Lawrence County Federated Library System everywhere you go! -Search the library catalog and reserve items -Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts and more -View and register for events at the library -See information about hours, locations and services offered -Access online learning resources and so much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LC Federated Library System at every 3 weeks against NOBLE Libraries's every 8 months. On price, ads, 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.
NOBLE Libraries ships an update every 8 months, LC Federated Library System every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOBLE Libraries | LC Federated Library System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Cox | Capira Technologies |
In-app purchases
NOBLE Libraries
No in-app purchases
LC Federated Library System
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NOBLE Libraries free?
Is LC Federated Library System free?
Do NOBLE Libraries or LC Federated Library System have ads?
Which is updated more often, NOBLE Libraries or LC Federated Library System?
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