# Barnes & Noble vs Copiague Library

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Barnes & Noble | Copiague Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble/id1477515079/reviews) | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copiague-library/id1669089608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barnes & Noble](https://appshunter.io/developer/320214165) | [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443) |

## What reviewers say

### Barnes & Noble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble/id1477515079)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app for shopping
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- ⚠️ Buggy and unreliable app
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 📤 Logging out issues
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Copiague Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copiague-library/id1669089608)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*