Comparison

Pillar Libraries (NJ) vs Under One Moon

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Manage library account
  • Search catalog
  • Renew books
  • Reserve books
  • Mobile access
Features
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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.

About

Under One Moon

Connect with others globally who are observing the moon simultaneously. Share your moonlit moments and messages, fostering a peaceful community united by a shared celestial view.

Highlights
  • See global moon watchers in real-time
  • Share moon moments
  • Read messages from others
  • Live global map of moon watchers
  • Peaceful community connection
Features
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Under One Moon is a place to pause, look up, and feel connected. No matter where we are, we all share the same Moon. Discover the Moon above you, find your place beneath the night sky, and share a moment with others around the world. LOOK UP See how many people are looking up at the Moon with you. Experience a simple moment of connection, knowing that somewhere, someone else may be looking up too. LEAVE YOUR LIGHT Choose a color or your birthstone and leave your light on the world map for 24 hours. A quiet way to say, "I'm here," without needing to say a word. Others see only a broad region, never your exact location. MOON COMPASS Find the Moon with an interactive compass that helps guide you toward its position in the sky. TONIGHT Explore the current Moon phase, illumination, moonrise, moonset, and the Moon's path across the sky. CAPTURE THE MOMENT Photograph the Moon, personalize your image with Moon details, your own message, and your optional light, then save or share your keepsake. LEAVE A MOMENT Share a thought, reflection, or message inspired by looking up. Moments are anonymous and disappear after 24 hours. Under One Moon isn't about followers, likes, or endless scrolling. It's about presence, perspective, and the simple reminder that we're all connected beneath the same sky. One Moon. All of us.

Screenshots

Pillar Libraries (NJ)4 screens
Under One Moon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Under One Moon at 5.0 against Pillar Libraries (NJ)'s 3.3. Under One Moon also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Pillar Libraries (NJ)'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Under One Moon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pillar Libraries (NJ) has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pillar Libraries (NJ) ships an update every 5 weeks, Under One Moon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pillar Libraries (NJ) versus Under One Moon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillar Libraries (NJ)Under One Moon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (25 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMORRIS AUTOMATED INFORMATION NETWORK (M.A.I.N.) INC.MICHAEL HARRIS GOLDMAN

Customer experience

Pillar Libraries (NJ)

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Under One Moon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pillar Libraries (NJ)

No in-app purchases

None

Under One Moon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pillar Libraries (NJ) free?
Pillar Libraries (NJ) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Under One Moon free?
Under One Moon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pillar Libraries (NJ) or Under One Moon?
Under One Moon is rated higher. Pillar Libraries (NJ) averages 3.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Under One Moon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pillar Libraries (NJ) or Under One Moon have ads?
Neither Pillar Libraries (NJ) nor Under One Moon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pillar Libraries (NJ) or Under One Moon?
Pillar Libraries (NJ) ships an update every 5 weeks, and Under One Moon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pillar Libraries (NJ) was updated on November 7, 2026 and Under One Moon on October 31, 2026.

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