My Holdfast vs Libraries SA App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Holdfast
Connect with your local city council to discover nearby events, get reminders for bin collection, and manage council services. Stay informed about local news and report issues directly.
- Discover local events
- Set bin day reminders
- Pay council rates
- Report local issues
- Stay updated with news
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My Holdfast allows you to connect with the City of Holdfast to find events near you, set bin day reminders, pay your rates, report local issues, stay up to date with news, and more.
Libraries SA App
Manage your library account, search the catalogue, and borrow digital content. Use your phone as a library card, reserve items, and even scan barcodes to check availability.
- Digital library card
- Search catalogue
- Renew and reserve items
- Barcode scanner for availability
- Access eBooks and audiobooks
- Digital magazines
- Online learning videos
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Access Libraries South Australia from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Features: Your phone can be your library card. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books, DVDs & CDs. Scan any book, DVD or CD barcode to see if it’s available at the library. eBooks & Audiobooks. Digital magazines. Online learning videos. Libraries South Australia forms the One Card network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Holdfast at weekly against Libraries SA App's every 4 months. My Holdfast also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Holdfast ships an update weekly, Libraries SA App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Holdfast | Libraries SA App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Simple Integrated Marketing | Libraries SA App |
Customer experience
My Holdfast
Libraries SA App
In-app purchases
My Holdfast
No in-app purchases
Libraries SA App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Holdfast free?
Is Libraries SA App free?
Do My Holdfast or Libraries SA App have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Holdfast or Libraries SA App?
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