Northbrook Public Library vs Deerfield Public Library+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Northbrook Public Library
Access your library account on the go. Search the catalog, manage checkouts and holds, reserve rooms, and register for programs. Use your digital library card for easy checkouts and access a wide range of digital materials.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog and browse titles
- Place holds and reserve rooms
- Digital library card
- Access eBooks and digital materials
- Register for programs
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The Northbrook Public Library app makes it easy to search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, reserve rooms, register for programs, and more. You can also use it to check out materials with your phone or use your digital library card at self-checkout machines! Features include: - Manage your account, including checkouts, holds, and room reservations - Search the collection, browse new titles, and explore staff picks - Register for programs and view your reservations at a glance - Use your digital library card to check out items with your phone or at our checkout machines - Find and access eBooks, digital materials, and newspapers like the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, and more - Add and manage multiple household accounts
Deerfield Public Library+
Easily search and discover a wide range of library materials including books, movies, and music. Manage your account by placing holds, checking due dates, and staying informed about library events.
- Search library catalog
- Place holds on items
- Check due dates
- Manage library account
- Discover library events
- Contact library staff
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Search for books, movies, music, things and more. Place holds, check due dates, and manage your account. Find out what's happening at the library or contact us. We're here for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Northbrook Public Library at 5.0 against Deerfield Public Library+'s 1.0. Deerfield Public Library+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Northbrook Public Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
Northbrook Public Library ships an update every 4 months, Deerfield Public Library+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Northbrook Public Library | Deerfield Public Library+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northbrook Public Library | ByWater Solutions |
Customer experience
Northbrook Public Library
Deerfield Public Library+
In-app purchases
Northbrook Public Library
No in-app purchases
Deerfield Public Library+
No in-app purchases
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