Timaru District Libraries vs Whanganui District Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timaru District Libraries
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Access Timaru District Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Whanganui District Library
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Connect with us via email, social media, phone and more. Search the library catalogue, request books, eBooks, audiobooks, DVDs and more. Checkout your items via your device and bypass queuing for self-checkout. Manage your account, checkouts, holds and renewals. Use a digital version of your library card barcode and explore our extensive range of online resources for learning, recreation and research.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Whanganui District Library at monthly against Timaru District Libraries's every 3 months. 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.
Timaru District Libraries ships an update every 3 months, Whanganui District Library monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timaru District Libraries | Whanganui District Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Department of Internal Affairs | WHANGANUI DISTRICT COUNCIL |
In-app purchases
Timaru District Libraries
No in-app purchases
Whanganui District Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Timaru District Libraries free?
Is Whanganui District Library free?
Do Timaru District Libraries or Whanganui District Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, Timaru District Libraries or Whanganui District Library?
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