Comparison

Broward County Libraries vs Allegheny County Libraries

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

Head to head
About

Broward County Libraries

Access your library account, search the catalog, and manage loans from your mobile device. Discover free digital content like eBooks, audiobooks, and movies, and find local library events and hours.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Manage account and loans
  • Place holds and renew materials
  • Discover free eBooks and audiobooks
  • Find library events and hours
  • ISBN item scanning
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Experience Broward County Library anywhere and everywhere with our mobile app. Use it to search the catalog, place holds, manage your account, pay fines and renew materials. Discover free library events, check library hours and addresses or find a library near you. Download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music, digital magazines and more - right to your phone or tablet. Find book recommendations and use the ISBN search to scan items on retail shelves to see if Broward County Library owns it. The Broward County Library app is a great way to stay connected and discover outstanding library content – for free!

About

Allegheny County Libraries

Manage your library experience on the go with this app. Search the catalog, reserve items, track checkouts, and discover events. Access library hours, locations, and online learning resources from any of the participating Allegheny County libraries.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Reserve items
  • Manage multiple library accounts
  • Track checkouts and holds
  • View and register for events
  • Access library hours and locations
  • Use online learning resources
Features
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Take the Allegheny County Libraries everywhere you go! -Search the library catalog and reserve items -Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts, and more -View and register for events at the library -See information about hours, locations and services offered -Access online learning resources and so much more! Allegheny County Libraries include: ACLA Mobile Library Services Bookmobile Andrew Bayne Memorial Library Avalon Public Library Baldwin Borough Public Library Bethel Park Public Library Braddock Carnegie Library Association Brentwood Library Bridgeville Public Library Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Carnegie Library of McKeesport Carnegie Library of McKeesport – White Oak Branch Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh CLP – Allegheny CLP – Beechview CLP – Brookline CLP – Carrick CLP – Downtown CLP – East Liberty CLP – Hazelwood CLP – Hill District CLP – Homewood CLP – Knoxville CLP – Lawrenceville CLP – LAMP CLP – Main (Oakland) CLP – Mt. Washington CLP – Sheraden CLP – South Side CLP – Squirrel Hill CLP – West End CLP – Woods Run Carnegie of Homestead CC Mellor Memorial Library CC Mellor Memorial Library – Forest Hills Clairton Community Library of Allegheny Valley Community Library of Castle Shannon Cooper-Siegel Community Library Coraopolis Memorial Library Crafton Public Library Dormont Public Library F.O.R. Sto-Rox Public Library Green Tree Public Library Hampton Community Library Jefferson Hills Public Library Millvale Community Library Monroeville Public Library Moon Township Public Library Mt. Lebanon Public Library North Versailles Public Library Northern Tier Regional Library Northern Tier Regional Library – Pine Branch Northland Public Library Oakmont Carnegie Library Penn Hills Library Pleasant Hills Public Library Plum Borough Community Library Robinson Township Library Scott Township Public Library Sewickley Public Library Shaler North Hills Library Sharpsburg Community Library South Fayette Township Library South Park Township Library Springdale Free Public Library Upper St. Clair Township Library Western Allegheny Community Library

Screenshots

Broward County Libraries4 screens
Allegheny County Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Allegheny County Libraries at 3.1 against Broward County Libraries's 2.2. Allegheny County Libraries also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 10%). Broward County Libraries's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Allegheny County Libraries holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broward County Libraries has 117 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Broward County Libraries's written reviews are positive against 26% of Allegheny County Libraries's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broward County Libraries ships an update every 3 months, Allegheny County Libraries every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Broward County Libraries versus Allegheny County Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroward County LibrariesAllegheny County Libraries
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (117 ratings)3.1 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews25.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroward CountyCapira Technologies

Customer experience

Broward County Libraries

All ratings107 ratings
Positive24.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative71.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative87.5%

Allegheny County Libraries

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative63.0%

Bugs and requests

Broward County Libraries

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • My Library section does not load
  • Cannot request holds
  • App hangs and doesn't list search results
  • App does not recognize login/password
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
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  • App doesn't load or shows blank screen
  • Loading circle spins indefinitely
  • App never opens
  • App crashes frequently
  • App does nothing, only shows menu
  • App stops working after closing and reopening
  • Cannot access electronic items without signing up for each service
  • App takes multiple tries to load
  • New app doesn't have ability to remember family cards
  • App not notifying about holds
  • App not sending SMS notifications for holds
  • App shows nothing but the menu
  • Latest update has major bugs

Requested features

9 requests
  • Design update/new interface
  • Apple Wallet support
  • Ability to log in with card number
  • Family options to add multiple cards
  • Ability to pay fines through the app
Show 4 more
  • Browse books by genre and age group
  • List newest books by genre
  • Feature to recommend books
  • Ability to remember all family library cards

Allegheny County Libraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Broward County Libraries

No in-app purchases

None

Allegheny County Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Broward County Libraries free?
Broward County Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Allegheny County Libraries free?
Allegheny County Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Broward County Libraries or Allegheny County Libraries?
Allegheny County Libraries is rated higher. Broward County Libraries averages 2.2 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Allegheny County Libraries averages 3.1 from 16 ratings.
Do Broward County Libraries or Allegheny County Libraries have ads?
Neither Broward County Libraries nor Allegheny County Libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broward County Libraries or Allegheny County Libraries?
Broward County Libraries ships an update every 3 months, and Allegheny County Libraries every 3 weeks. Most recently, Broward County Libraries was updated on November 3, 2026 and Allegheny County Libraries on November 3, 2026.

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