Comparison

Libraries Tararua vs CHRC Libraries

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

Head to head

Central Highland Libraries

Free

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About

Libraries Tararua

Features

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Access Libraries Tararua from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. Access our ebook and eaudio collections.

About

CHRC Libraries

Features

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Access Central Highland Libraries everywhere you go! Features: · Search the catalogue · Manage your account · Download eBooks and Audiobooks · Place holds · Renew books · Find library hours and directions · Connect with us on social media

Screenshots

Libraries Tararua4 screens

CHRC Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CHRC Libraries at monthly against Libraries Tararua's every 4 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

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

Libraries Tararua ships an update every 4 months, CHRC Libraries monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Libraries Tararua versus CHRC Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Libraries Tararua	CHRC Libraries
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	50 MB	48 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Department of Internal Affairs	CHRC Libraries

In-app purchases

None

Libraries Tararua

No in-app purchases

None

CHRC Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Libraries Tararua free?

Libraries Tararua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CHRC Libraries free?

CHRC Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Libraries Tararua or CHRC Libraries have ads?

Neither Libraries Tararua nor CHRC Libraries shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Libraries Tararua or CHRC Libraries?

Libraries Tararua ships an update every 4 months, and CHRC Libraries monthly. Most recently, Libraries Tararua was updated on September 15, 2026 and CHRC Libraries on September 17, 2026.