MyTN vs UTLib
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyTN
Access Tennessee state government services and resources conveniently from your mobile device. Renew licenses, find public records, get traffic updates, and manage digital permits. This app offers a secure and efficient way to interact with state agencies for residents, visitors, and businesses.
- Renew driver's license
- Find service wait times
- Real-time traffic conditions
- Search offender registries
- Mobile driver's license storage
- Book state park reservations
- Apply for unemployment benefits
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Experience 'Tennessee at a tap' with MyTN - the official app from Tennessee State Government. Whether you're a lifelong Tennessean, new resident, visitor, or business owner, MyTN is the easy, efficient, and secure way to access available services and resources within The Volunteer State. Packed with mobile-friendly features and an intuitive user experience, MyTN puts an entire catalog of government services at your fingertips. Whether you want to renew your driver's license, search public health or public safety records, stay informed with the latest news and alerts, or add a growing number of digital licenses to your mobile wallet, MyTN is the must-try app for every Tennessean. Upgrade your TN.gov experience today by downloading MyTN, and experience the smarter, more convenient way to interact with Tennessee State Government. Key Features: -Renew Your Driver's License -Find Services Wait Times Maps -Find Real Time Traffic Conditions -Search Drug Offender Registry -Search Felony Offender Information -Report Suspicious Activity with SafeTN -Search Health Abuse Registry & TennCare Fraud -Educator License Search -Child Abuse Referral and Tracking -Inquire to Become Potential Foster Parents -Find a Restaurant Inspection Score -Browse PickTN Products -Register for the Do Not Call Online Registry -Book a TN State Parks Reservation -Search For Unclaimed Property -Browse Services for Veterans -Apply for Burn Permits -Apply for Unemployment Benefits -Search Available Jobs -& Many More Profile Management -Create a user account to access government services across multiple agencies and departments -Securely access and store your ABC alcohol server permit license within your mobile wallet for convenient use Security & Privacy Compliance -Single Sign-On -Multi-Factor Authentication -ID-Proofing Capabilities
UTLib
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The Meescan Mobile Checkout App, provided by the University of Tennessee Libraries, offers patrons the ability to authenticate via their UT NetID and password, and loan library resources directly from their personal mobile devices.
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Verdict
MyTN and UTLib are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
MyTN ships an update every 5 weeks, UTLib every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyTN | UTLib |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (275 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | State of Tennessee | Meescan Inc. |
Bugs and requests
MyTN
Reported bugs
13 issues- Pops up so loud
- Session time out too short
- App not working for address change
- Help button won't load
- Burn permit would not complete
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- Clunky to enter information
- Cannot verify ID to access server permit
- Login issues with existing credentials
- New account creation fails
- Verification codes never sent
- Password does not meet criteria during signup
- App won't load past login page
- Not loading, says unable to load
Requested features
7 requests- Digital drivers license
- Virtual Agent chat
- More services available (e.g., unemployment insurance claims)
- Setting for notifications to turn them off
- More possibilities for other permits in the wallet
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- Allow focus on a local area/ZIP Code
- Add new services periodically
UTLib
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyTN
No in-app purchases
UTLib
No in-app purchases
