# Barnes & Noble vs MyPCPLS

The clearest difference is rating: MyPCPLS at 2.8 against Barnes & Noble's 1.8. MyPCPLS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Barnes & Noble's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 8) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MyPCPLS holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barnes & Noble has 2.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Barnes & Noble's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyPCPLS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Barnes & Noble ships an update every 3 weeks, MyPCPLS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barnes & Noble | MyPCPLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble/id1477515079/reviews) | **[2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypcpls/id6475738266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **7.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barnes & Noble](https://appshunter.io/developer/320214165) | [Porter County Public Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071581758) |

## What reviewers say

### Barnes & Noble

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

**Currently charting:** #11 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


### MyPCPLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypcpls/id6475738266)

Access your local library's catalog on your mobile device. Search for books, movies, and games, place holds, and manage your account. Keep your virtual library card handy for easy access to all library resources.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Place holds, Check due dates, Renew items, Virtual library card, Access books, movies, games

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barnes & Noble free?

Barnes & Noble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyPCPLS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barnes & Noble or MyPCPLS?

MyPCPLS is rated higher. Barnes & Noble averages 1.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while MyPCPLS averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Barnes & Noble or MyPCPLS have ads?

Neither Barnes & Noble nor MyPCPLS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barnes & Noble or MyPCPLS?

Barnes & Noble ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyPCPLS monthly. Most recently, Barnes & Noble was updated on November 13, 2026 and MyPCPLS on November 4, 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.*