CHB District Libraries Mobile vs Whanganui District Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHB District Libraries Mobile
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It’s the Library in your pocket! Access Central Hawke’s Bay District Libraries 24/7 from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The app allows you to manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books, and keep an eye on Library events.
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
CHB District Libraries Mobile and Whanganui District Library are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
CHB District Libraries Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Whanganui District Library monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | CHB District Libraries Mobile | Whanganui District Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 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
CHB District Libraries Mobile
No in-app purchases
Whanganui District Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CHB District Libraries Mobile free?
Is Whanganui District Library free?
Do CHB District Libraries Mobile or Whanganui District Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, CHB District Libraries Mobile or Whanganui District Library?
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