# My Library App vs Clausette

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Library App at none against Clausette's 9. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clausette sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. My Library App asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Library App ships an update every 2 months, Clausette every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Library App | Clausette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-library-app/id1475794558/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [London Borough of Sutton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475794557) | [10267815 Manitoba Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777340241) |

## What reviewers say

### My Library App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-library-app/id1475794558)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for checking book availability
- 👍 Handy for scanning library card
- 👍 Great when working
- 👍 Brilliant when working
- 👍 Handy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequently stops working
- 🐛 Often stops working
- 🐛 Signs out multiple times a day
- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work or has errors
- 🐛 Keeps logging out and unlinking accounts

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Clausette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clausette/id6777340239)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clausette Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Clausette Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Clausette Annual Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Clausette: Support the studio ($5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clausette: Support the studio ($15) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Clausette: Support the studio ($30) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Clausette: Support the studio ($50) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Clausette: Support the studio (100) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Clausette: Support the studio (250) | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Library App free?

My Library App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clausette free?

Clausette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do My Library App or Clausette have ads?

Neither My Library App nor Clausette shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Library App or Clausette?

My Library App ships an update every 2 months, and Clausette every 5 weeks. Most recently, My Library App was updated on October 22, 2026 and Clausette on October 13, 2026.

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