WCPL Mobile vs JAG Parade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WCPL Mobile
Manage your Wake County Public Libraries account on the go. Search for books, place holds, renew items, and view events. Link family accounts and pay fees securely.
- Manage library account
- Search for books
- Place holds
- Renew items
- View events
- Link family accounts
- Pay fees online
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Access Wake County Public Libraries from your phone or tablet. Log in and manage your account, search for books, place holds, renew items, check out our events and more. Link family members' accounts and pay fees securely online, all from your mobile device!
JAG Parade
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With the JAG Parade App, you can plan your route to the homes you want to visit, learn more about each entry, and even vote for your favorites on the Homecoming Court leaderboard to see how they rank with others. Plus, the more you tour, the more chances you’ll have to score up to $20,000* in prizes! Parade of Homes Schedule: Oct. 4–5 | Oct. 10–12 | Oct. 17–19 12 PM – 5 PM This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Triangle Parade of Homes, and we’re celebrating with a nostalgic Homecoming Parade theme. Step inside incredible new homes, discover the latest in design and innovation, and be part of the tradition! Visit JAGParade.com to learn more. Download the app, plan your route, and set off on the ultimate home-finding adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JAG Parade at every 5 days against WCPL Mobile's every 4 months. JAG Parade also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
WCPL Mobile ships an update every 4 months, JAG Parade every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WCPL Mobile | JAG Parade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wake County Public Libraries | The Able Agency Inc |
In-app purchases
WCPL Mobile
No in-app purchases
JAG Parade
No in-app purchases
Questions
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