Mackay Libraries vs QLDLibraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mackay Libraries
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books directly from your mobile device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Access Mackay Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
QLDLibraries
Manage your Queensland Rural Library or IKC account on your mobile device. Search the library catalog, renew borrowed items, and place reservations.
- Search library catalog
- Manage user account
- Renew borrowed items
- Place item reservations
- Access from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Access your Queensland Rural Library or IKC from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Search the catalogue, manage your account, renew and reserve items.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QLDLibraries at monthly against Mackay Libraries's every 3 months. 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.
Mackay Libraries ships an update every 3 months, QLDLibraries monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mackay Libraries | QLDLibraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mackay Regional Council | State Library of Queensland |
Customer experience
Mackay Libraries
QLDLibraries
In-app purchases
Mackay Libraries
No in-app purchases
QLDLibraries
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mackay Libraries free?
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Do Mackay Libraries or QLDLibraries have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mackay Libraries or QLDLibraries?
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