Comparison

My NGPL vs 3R

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My NGPL

Features
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Access North Grenville from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.

About

3R

Easily connect and control your Matter-compatible smart home devices. Customize device settings and receive software updates to enhance your smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Connect Matter-compatible devices
  • Customize device attributes
  • Manage software upgrades
  • Simplify smart home setup
  • Enhance smart living
Features
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With the 3R-Matter App, you can seamlessly connect your Matter-compatible devices, eliminating complex setup procedures. Tailor your devices to your preferences by fine-tuning basic attributes to ensure they work exactly the way you want them to. Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements through convenient software upgrades, all managed within the App. Welcome to a world of smart living made simple. Elevate your smart home experience with the 3R-Matter App, where connectivity and control meet simplicity and convenience.

Screenshots

My NGPL4 screens
3R3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: My NGPL at 3 against 3R's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My NGPL ships an update every 3 months, 3R every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My NGPL versus 3R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NGPL3R
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOLC Ontario Library ConsortiumThird Reality, Inc

In-app purchases

None

My NGPL

No in-app purchases

None

3R

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My NGPL free?
My NGPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3R free?
3R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My NGPL or 3R have ads?
Neither My NGPL nor 3R shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My NGPL or 3R?
My NGPL ships an update every 3 months, and 3R every 2 months. Most recently, My NGPL was updated on November 3, 2026 and 3R on November 3, 2026.

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