My Library App vs Flapboard Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Account management
- Catalogue search
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access multiple libraries
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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
Flapboard Remote
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Flapboard Remote is the controller for Flapboard Display — the app that turns an iPad into a split-flap train-station board for your home. From your iPhone or iPad, compose messages that flip onto the family board letter by letter, schedule them for later, track a flight, set the weather, curate quotes, and start countdowns. Whatever you change appears on the board within seconds, from the next room or another continent. WHAT YOU CONTROL • Messages — write a note, send it now or schedule it for later; see what's queued and what was recently delivered • Flight — enter a flight number and date; the board shows live route, gate, and delay info • Weather — set a zip code and choose current conditions or today's forecast • Quotes — quote-of-the-day from a built-in library, or add your own collection • Countdown — pick the event and date; the board counts down the days • Boards — create more than one board and control each separately GETTING STARTED 1. Download Flapboard Display on the iPad you want to become the board. 2. Create your account here in Flapboard Remote and start your free trial. 3. Sign in with the same account on the iPad, pick your board — done. SUBSCRIPTION Flapboard requires a subscription: $3.99/month, or $39.99/year (two months free). Both include a 7-day free trial. One subscription covers your whole account — the Flapboard Display app is free. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://flapboard.jrwymer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://flapboard.jrwymer.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Library App at none against Flapboard Remote's 2. My Library App also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Flapboard Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Flapboard Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. My Library App asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Library App ships an update every 2 months, Flapboard Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Library App | Flapboard Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | London Borough of Sutton | JR Wymer |
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
Flapboard Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Library App
No in-app purchases
Flapboard Remote
- Flapboard7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Flapboard7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
Is My Library App free?
Is Flapboard Remote free?
Do My Library App or Flapboard Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Library App or Flapboard Remote?
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