UNC Libraries Self vs NCCCS Library Catalog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UNC Libraries Self
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The UNC University Libraries Self-Checkout App requires an UNC ONYEN and password. 1. Download the app to your phone. 2. Open the app and Login with your UNC ONYEN and password. 3. Use your phone's camera to take pictures of the barcodes on the items you want to check out. When the app recognizes the barcode, the item will be listed on your phone screen. 4. Click Finish or Log Out when you're done. 5. Visit a desensitizing station in Davis Library or the Health Sciences Library if you want to take the books out of the building.
NCCCS Library Catalog
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Access NCCCS Library Catalog from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UNC Libraries Self at every 4 weeks against NCCCS Library Catalog's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UNC Libraries Self ships an update every 4 weeks, NCCCS Library Catalog every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UNC Libraries Self | NCCCS Library Catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 408 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Meescan Inc. | North Carolina Community College System Office |
In-app purchases
UNC Libraries Self
No in-app purchases
NCCCS Library Catalog
No in-app purchases
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