Chester County Library System vs SwatSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chester County Library System
Access your local library system from your mobile device. Search the catalog, reserve items, manage your account, and utilize self-checkout. Discover new arrivals and access online resources like Libby.
- Search catalog and reserve items
- Manage your account
- Self-checkout
- View new items
- Access online services (Libby)
- Library hours and locations
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Take the Chester County Library System with you on your device! With the app, you can: - Search the catalog and reserve items - Manage your account - Use self-checkout while in a library - See new items available at the library - Access online services including Libby - View information about the libraries, including hours and locations
SwatSafe
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SwatSafe is the official safety app of Swarthmore College. It is the only app that integrates with Swarthmore College's safety and security systems. Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the [Institution] campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. SwatSafe features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Swarthmore College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Swarthmore College security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Swarthmore College security. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at Swarthmore College via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Swarthmore College area. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Swarthmore College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Swarthmore College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SwatSafe at 13.0 against Chester County Library System's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.
Chester County Library System ships an update every 2 months, SwatSafe monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chester County Library System | SwatSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chester County Library System | Swarthmore College |
Bugs and requests
Chester County Library System
Reported bugs
28 issues- Signs out every time you leave the app
- List feature stops working with multiple items
- Login issues even when credentials work via browser
- App requires sign-in every time
- Does not save card number
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- Login credentials sometimes work, sometimes not
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot log in with correct info that works on website
- Cannot change pickup location for reservations
- App glitches when adding holds
- Scan barcode feature is not intuitive for title/author search
- App crashes when searching
- Credentials work intermittently
- Forgets library card number every time
- Cannot add library card (HTTP error)
- App freezes on validation screen
- App stopped working with OS updates
- HTTP Error when signing in on app
- App keeps loading forever when entering card number and PIN
- App spins while validating card
- App locks up without a PIN
- Updates screwed up account recognition
- Camera doesn't work for ID/utility bill photo
- Digital library card cannot be scanned
- Cannot store multiple cards
- Cannot sort books by due date
- Cannot see pickup/due dates
- Digital library card cannot be scanned
Requested features
14 requests- Option to stay logged in
- Username and password login option
- Remember account number/Face ID
- Option to store library cards
- Username login option
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- Dark mode option
- Ability to filter events by location and date
- Registration for events within the app
- Display operating hours for each library
- Ability to see due dates and pickup times for reserved books
- Digital library card scanning improvement
- Ability to sort books by due date
- Keep users logged into databases and Flipster
- Allow users to create a PIN if none exists
SwatSafe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chester County Library System
No in-app purchases
SwatSafe
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chester County Library System free?
Is SwatSafe free?
Do Chester County Library System or SwatSafe have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chester County Library System or SwatSafe?
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