Your Library App vs Emerald
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Your Library App
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Access Your Library anywhere anytime. Manage your account, search the catalogue, check-out, reserve, renew, book into events and so much more. Formally Eastern Regional Libraries, Your Library covers the Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges City Councils in Victoria, Australia.
Emerald
Monitor and control your home's energy usage, climate, and safety devices. Track electricity consumption in real-time, set budgets, and receive alerts for emergencies. Turn your air-con into a smart device for remote climate control.
- Real-time electricity usage tracking
- Electricity budgeting
- Smart air-con control
- Remote climate adjustment
- Smoke alarm monitoring
- Emergency notifications
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The Emerald app is a complete solution to creating a smart, sustainable and safe home. Use the Electricity Advisor to keep track of your home’s electricity usage in real-time, create an electricity budget to stay on top of your bills and protect your loved ones and your home from fire with the SafeLink along with other great products! AC LINK Turn your air-con into a smart air-con with Emerald AC Link. Whether you’re at work, on vacation or enjoying a walk, easily control the climate of your home with AC Link and the Emerald app. Access the complete functionality of your air-con via your smartphone. - Adjust mode and fan settings - Set schedules and timers ELECTRICITY ADVISOR The Emerald app works in conjunction with the Electricity Advisor to track your energy consumption via your Smart Meter. Once the Electricity Advisor is installed, you will be able to monitor your energy usage right from your fingertips! - Visually track and measure how energy is being used. - Get Weekly Reports to view and compare your weekly energy usage. - View Energy Savings Tips to help you save on your bills. LIVELINK LiveLink Wi-Fi Gateway works in addition to your Electricity Advisor allowing you to monitor your electricity usage even when you are away from home. Upgrade Bluetooth to Wi-Fi connectivity 24/7 monitoring and visibility React in real-time, even if you’re not home Adjust your habits and save money SAFELINK The SafeLink is a gateway between the Emerald app and your interconnected Emerald smoke alarms, which allows you to view the real-time status of your alarms via your phone. - Protect your family by having full control of your smoke alarms. - Ensure your alarms are working with frequent testing at the touch of a button. - Get notified in case of an emergency. - Full alarm event history. - Link quick-dial contacts in case of a fire. - Humidity and temperature sensors. UPCOMING PRODUCTS We are currently developing a number of Smart Intelligence devices that will assist you in your energy saving journey! Keep an eye out in the coming months for our latest products that will work in conjunction with the Emerald app. https://emeraldhome.com.au/
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Verdict
Your Library App and Emerald 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.
Your Library App ships an update every 2 months, Emerald monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Your Library App | Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation | EMERALD PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
Your Library App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Emerald
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes on startup or when opening specific features
- Smart Actions stop working after updates
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
- Data not syncing or updating after certain dates
- Login failures and forced logouts
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- OTP (One-Time Password) delivery delays
- Energy consumption data showing incorrect values
- Heat pump controls showing disconnected when device is connected
- Livelink setup stuck on 'configuring' screen
- App crashes when selecting Electricity Adviser
- Temperature adjustment feature removed after update
- Smart Actions button unclickable
- Electricity Advisor won't open or display data
- App hangs and becomes unresponsive
- Bluetooth not visible to device despite being paired
- Data fetching stopped after July 31, 2025
- Reverse cycle AC controller library missing
- App loses product data after reinstall
- iOS 17 compatibility issues
Requested features
19 requests- Support for 3-tier and multi-tier tariff structures
- WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth only
- Advanced smart actions with conditional triggers
- Ability to set mode (boost/silent) in smart actions
- Scheduled automation based on water temperature/capacity
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- API access for third-party integrations
- Temperature adjustment controls for heat pump
- Solar panel production monitoring
- Larger, more readable text and improved UI
- Per-second or 10-minute granularity reporting
- Server-side smart action processing
- Support for free electricity periods (solar sponge plans)
- Ability to change peak/off-peak times manually
- Battery replacement notifications
- Dark mode and improved visual design
- Monthly power usage tracking in kWh
- Grid export monitoring for solar users
- Thermostat temperature scheduling
- Better graph visualization with clear day delineation
In-app purchases
Your Library App
No in-app purchases
Emerald
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Your Library App free?
Is Emerald free?
Do Your Library App or Emerald have ads?
Which is updated more often, Your Library App or Emerald?
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