Comparison

My Library App vs Us Today

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

Head to head
About

My Library App

Manage your library account on the go. Search catalogs, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books. Access services from numerous participating libraries across various boroughs.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Catalogue search
  • Renew books
  • Reserve books
  • Access multiple libraries
Features
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Access Libraries Consortium libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. The Libraries Consortium is made up of libraries from the following boroughs: Barking and Dagenham Libraries Brent Libraries Ealing Libraries Enfield Libraries Hackney Libraries Harrow Libraries Havering Libraries Kingston Libraries Lewisham Libraries Luton Libraries Merton Libraries Newham Libraries Sutton Libraries Tower Hamlets Libraries Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure Waltham Forest Libraries

About

Us Today

Features
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Us Today - A Daily Ritual of Presence In a world of endless notifications, Us Today creates one moment that truly matters. Every day, write a love letter to your partner. Pour your heart out - what made you smile, what you're grateful for, what you dream about together. When you're done, seal it with a tap. Here's the catch: your letters unlock together at your chosen time (default 10 PM). You both have exactly 5 minutes to open them. Miss the window, and they dissolve forever like bubbles - no second chances, no save button. Why the 5-minute window? Because real connection requires presence. When you know a moment can disappear, you show up for it. You put down your phone notifications, close your laptop, and be there - together. Features: Write personalized love letters daily Rich text formatting, photos, voice notes, and stickers Synchronized reveal time (customizable) 5-minute window to read together or lose it forever Streak tracking to build consistent connection habits Beautiful dissolve animation for missed moments Complete privacy - only you and your partner see your letters Who is this for? Couples who want to slow down and prioritize each other. Long-distance partners. Busy couples who barely see each other. Anyone who wants to make digital connection feel precious again. Premium Features: Unlock unlimited saved letters, extended reveal windows, and rich media (photos, voice notes, stickers) for $2.99/month or $29.99/year. Show up for your moment, or watch it disappear. Tomorrow is a new chance to connect. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-3042a26cfac78027ab8edb8a3da28848?source=copy_link

Screenshots

My Library App4 screens
Us Today4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Library App at none against Us Today's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Us Today sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. My Library App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My Library App versus Us Today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Library AppUs Today
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLondon Borough of SuttonDirksen Taguiam

Bugs and requests

My Library App

Reported bugs

42 issues
  • App frequently stops working
  • App signs users out multiple times a day
  • Barcode scanner not working or working with errors
  • App keeps logging out and unlinking accounts
  • App crashes on older devices (iPad Mini 2)
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  • App fails to connect to server
  • App shows blank support page
  • App has not been working for extended periods (months)
  • App unable to connect to any services
  • Catalogue search not working
  • Account shows returned books as still on loan
  • App does not open for some users
  • Returned books not being removed from account
  • Unable to delete returned books
  • Unable to renew books
  • Error when trying to sign in again after deletion
  • App shows returned books still on loan
  • Cannot search library catalogs
  • App records are incorrect or incomplete
  • App loses linked account information frequently
  • Reserved books not being delivered to the library
  • App does not have a search function on iPhone version
  • App does not scroll down on iPhone version
  • App only searches ebooks, not whole library content
  • Pictures not loading for reserved items
  • App refuses to recognise internet connection
  • App shows 'unable to connect to server' error
  • App regularly deletes all account information
  • App not showing loans to renew, leading to overcharging
  • App won't log in, requiring library visit to sort
  • App frequently shows incomplete records or loses information
  • App takes a long time to load data
  • App is glitchy
  • App search facility is poor
  • App often requires re-entry of card number and PIN
  • App frequently does not work
  • App unable to log on for multiple days
  • App cannot find local libraries
  • App cannot create an account
  • App search facility shows distant libraries
  • App is unreliable
  • App won't reinstall after deletion

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pay fees on the app
  • Add reading list function
  • Ask which linked user account wants to place a hold
  • Link children's accounts to parent's account
  • Search by author or both title and author
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  • Help section or reset PIN

Us Today

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Library App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Us Today

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is My Library App free?
My Library App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Us Today free?
Us Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Library App or Us Today have ads?
Neither My Library App nor Us Today shows ads.

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