Comparison

Oberlin Public Library vs microbitINKY

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

Head to head
About

Oberlin Public Library

Access library services and resources on your mobile device. Search the catalog, reserve items, view upcoming events, and find library information.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Reserve items
  • View upcoming events
  • Access digital resources
  • View library information
Features
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Take the Oberlin Public Library with you on your device! Search the Catalog and reserve items View upcoming events at the library Access digital resources View information about the library and operating hours

About

microbitINKY

Features
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Inky:bit, an electronic paper for micro:bit, is a display that remains on display even when the power is turned off. Therefore, it can be used in a variety of ways, but if you can't master the micro:bit programming, you won't be able to perform to its full potential. Even if you want to display images such as illustrations and handwritten characters, micro:bit alone is not enough. Therefore, we made it possible to transfer the illustrations and characters drawn on the iPhone or iPad as image data with this app. The micro:bit and iPhone communicate via Bluetooth. Before use, you need to pair the iPhone (iPad) and micro:bit via Bluetooth. Usage 1. Pair your micro:bit with your iPhone via Bluetooth. Pairing can be done with the micro:bit app. 2. Launch the microbitINKY app and press the "micro:bit CONNECT" button. When connected, the "UPLOAD" button will be enabled. 3. Draw characters or illustrations and press the "UPLOAD" button. 4. When the transfer is finished, the micro:bit will process it for a while and display it. Once written, the picture will not disappear even if the power is turned off. The "CLEAR" button clears the micro:bit display and screen display. Press "micro:bit DISCONNECT" to end the connection with the micro:bit.

Screenshots

Oberlin Public Library4 screens
microbitINKY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Oberlin Public Library at 15.0 against microbitINKY's 17.6. 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

Oberlin Public Library ships an update every 3 weeks, microbitINKY every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Oberlin Public Library versus microbitINKY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOberlin Public LibrarymicrobitINKY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapira TechnologiesAtsushi Yamada

In-app purchases

None

Oberlin Public Library

No in-app purchases

None

microbitINKY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oberlin Public Library free?
Oberlin Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is microbitINKY free?
microbitINKY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oberlin Public Library or microbitINKY have ads?
Neither Oberlin Public Library nor microbitINKY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oberlin Public Library or microbitINKY?
Oberlin Public Library ships an update every 3 weeks, and microbitINKY every 5 weeks. Most recently, Oberlin Public Library was updated on October 19, 2026 and microbitINKY on October 18, 2026.

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