LPConex vs Pillar Libraries (NJ)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LPConex
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Connect with Lincoln Park like never before with the LPConex mobile app. LPConex is the digital service center of Lincoln Park, NJ. Residents and visitors can engage, interact, and connect with our community through the LPConex mobile app. Engage -access the latest news about Lincoln Park -find local events and add them directly to your calendar -review agendas and minutes for Lincoln Park Meetings Interact -report issues and track responses and action taken by Lincoln Park staff -read Frequently Asked Questions in the FAQ module Connect -quickly find contact information for departments and staff
Pillar Libraries (NJ)
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds directly from your mobile device. Access your local library's resources anytime, anywhere.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Mobile access
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Main Library Alliance is now Pillar Libraries! New name, same great app. Access your library anywhere, any time with the Pillar Libraries app for your phone and tablet. Search: Search the library catalog for books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and more. Sort items by distance and availability to see what’s nearby, or place a hold and select a pickup location at any Pillar Libraries member location. My Barcode: Never forget your library card again. You can access a digital version of your library card, with a scannable barcode, directly in the app. If you have your phone, you have your library card. Scan ISBN Barcode: At a bookstore and want to check if your library has a copy of a certain title? Scan the book’s ISBN barcode and the app will automatically search the library catalog for that title. My Home Library: Check valuable information, including hours, contact information, and other details about your local library branch. Nearest Libraries: On the go? Turn on your location services to find other Pillar Libraries near you. View them on the map or get directions from your location. The app even makes it easy to see which nearby libraries are currently open. My Account: Is your book overdue? Is your DVD ready for pickup? View your current loans and check the status of items on hold in your account information. Pillar Libraries is a nonprofit alliance of New Jersey public libraries in Morris, Essex, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, Sussex, and Warren counties.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pillar Libraries (NJ) at every 5 weeks against LPConex's every 21 months. LPConex's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). 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.
LPConex ships an update every 21 months, Pillar Libraries (NJ) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LPConex | Pillar Libraries (NJ) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Borough of Lincoln Park | MORRIS AUTOMATED INFORMATION NETWORK (M.A.I.N.) INC. |
In-app purchases
LPConex
No in-app purchases
Pillar Libraries (NJ)
No in-app purchases
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