# RCPLibrary vs 1000 Hours Outside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RCPLibrary at none against 1000 Hours Outside's 9. RCPLibrary also leads on ads (none vs shown). 1000 Hours Outside's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1000 Hours Outside sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RCPLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RCPLibrary against 4.8 for 1000 Hours Outside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1000 Hours Outside has 7.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RCPLibrary ships an update every 3 months, 1000 Hours Outside every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RCPLibrary | 1000 Hours Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcplibrary/id1484766388/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-outside/id1568551599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRIENDS OF THE RANDOLPH PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484766387) | [Team Yurich LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568551601) |

## What reviewers say

### RCPLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcplibrary/id1484766388)

Access a vast collection of books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and music from your local library. Manage your account, place holds, renew items, and discover upcoming events. A virtual library card is also available for convenient check-outs.

**Highlights:** Extensive catalog access, E-book and audiobook downloads, Virtual library card, Account management (holds, renewals), Event discovery, Barcode scanning for reservations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1000 Hours Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-outside/id1568551599)

Track your time spent outdoors with an easy-to-use timer that runs in the background. Enhance your experience by journaling adventures, adding photos, and creating profiles for family members. Unlock badges, connect with friends, and visualize your progress.

**Highlights:** Background time tracking, Journaling and photo uploads, Multiple family profiles, Milestone badges, Friend connections, Color-coded time chart, Community map feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventure Map (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Membership Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Adventure Map (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Membership Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Badge Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Badge Set 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Journal Export | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Motivating badges
- 📷 Ability to save photos
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking hours
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tracks multiple profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy timer that stops or resets
- 🕰️ Difficult to edit or backtrack logged hours
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited visibility into past data
- 🔒 Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Timer stops working when app is in background
- Issues with logging and syncing data across profiles
- Inconsistencies in time tracking and reporting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view and edit individual timer entries
- Implement weekly/monthly summary views
- Introduce a widget for quick access on the home screen
- Allow syncing of data across multiple devices
- Add more customization options and data visualizations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RCPLibrary free?

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

### Is 1000 Hours Outside free?

1000 Hours Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RCPLibrary or 1000 Hours Outside?

RCPLibrary is rated higher. RCPLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 1000 Hours Outside averages 4.8 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do RCPLibrary or 1000 Hours Outside have ads?

1000 Hours Outside shows ads; RCPLibrary does not.

### Which is updated more often, RCPLibrary or 1000 Hours Outside?

RCPLibrary ships an update every 3 months, and 1000 Hours Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, RCPLibrary was updated on November 3, 2026 and 1000 Hours Outside on November 3, 2026.

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