Comparison

Barnes & Noble vs Copiague Library

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

Head to head
About

Barnes & Noble

Access a vast selection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, and more. Discover new releases, bestsellers, and personalized recommendations. Shop for toys, gifts, and home items, with options for home delivery or in-store pickup.

Highlights
  • Shop millions of books
  • Browse eBooks and audiobooks
  • Discover new releases and bestsellers
  • Scan barcodes for product details
  • Digital member card
  • Store locator
  • Manage account and wishlists
Features
Currently charting
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The Barnes & Noble app is the ideal companion for book lovers who want quick and easy access to the world of books. Search, browse and shop our massive selection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, NOOK eReaders & tablets, toys, games, home items, gifts and much more. Ship your items directly to your door, or use our store locator to find the nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore to pick up your order on your own schedule. As an added convenience for Barnes & Noble Members, the app includes a scannable digital Member card for instant access to your Member benefits when shopping in-store. (Please note that in order to provide the best pricing for our customers, we are currently unable to provide an in-app purchasing experience for Digital Content, including eBooks and digital audiobooks.) SHOP Explore our massive selection of millions of Books, Kids' books, Magazines, Manga, CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, Blu-ray, Toys & Games, Home & Gift items, Gift Cards and much more. Buy books from a variety of bestselling genres including astrology, biographies, business, children's books, classics, comics and graphic novels, cookbooks, history, horror, manga, mystery & crime, religion & bibles, romance, sci-fi & fantasy, self-help, teens & YA, test prep books, true crime. Access unique Barnes & Noble content including Product Details, Product Images, Bookseller Reviews, Customer Reviews, Editorial Reviews, Best Sellers, NOOK devices and much more. Fully secure. All purchases go through the secure Barnes & Noble systems. DISCOVER Wondering what to read next? Browse through new releases, classics, best sellers, and book recommendations curated especially for you by our experienced booksellers! Explore a large assortment of eBooks and audiobooks and add them to your Wishlist for easy purchasing on the Barnes and Noble website. Enhance your search by using your camera as a barcode scanner and instantly pull up the product details, book reviews, and more. VISIT YOUR LOCAL B&N Find your closest Barnes & Noble bookstore with our new store locator to browse with our expert booksellers in person or pick up your recent purchase. YOUR ACCOUNT Barnes & Noble Members have direct access to their membership benefits in-store with a scannable digital membership card. Access your online purchase history and manage your Barnes & Noble account all through the app. Access and add items to your Wishlist for easy access across all of your devices.

About

Copiague Library

Access your library's catalog, manage your account, and reserve items on the go. Discover and register for upcoming events, and utilize online resources directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Search catalog and reserve items
  • Manage library account
  • Check out items with device
  • View and register for events
  • Access online resources
Features
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Take the Copiague Library everywhere you go! -Search the catalog and reserve items -Manage your library account -Check out items using your device -View and register for upcoming events -Access online resources and much more!

Screenshots

Barnes & Noble4 screens
Copiague Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Copiague Library at 100% against Barnes & Noble's 8%. Copiague Library also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Barnes & Noble's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 33) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Copiague Library holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barnes & Noble has 2.4K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Barnes & Noble's written reviews are positive against 100% of Copiague Library's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Barnes & Noble versus Copiague Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarnes & NobleCopiague Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (2.4K ratings)4.9 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarnes & NobleCapira Technologies

Customer experience

Barnes & Noble

All ratings2,309 ratings
Positive15.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative78.8%
Written reviews1,324 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative84.9%

Copiague Library

All ratings33 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Barnes & Noble

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cart items disappearing
  • Inability to log in or stay logged in
  • Inconsistent behavior across features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Face ID/Touch ID login
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Integrate order tracking and digital receipts
  • Allow in-app ebook purchases

Copiague Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barnes & Noble

No in-app purchases

None

Copiague Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barnes & Noble free?
Barnes & Noble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Copiague Library free?
Copiague Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barnes & Noble or Copiague Library?
Copiague Library is rated higher. Barnes & Noble averages 1.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Copiague Library averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.
Do Barnes & Noble or Copiague Library have ads?
Neither Barnes & Noble nor Copiague Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barnes & Noble or Copiague Library?
Barnes & Noble ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copiague Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barnes & Noble was updated on November 10, 2026 and Copiague Library on November 7, 2026.

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