Tertulia vs Montgomery Co. MD Libraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tertulia
Discover your next favorite book with curated recommendations from across the web. Organize your reading lists and purchase books seamlessly. Enjoy the best bookstore membership for passionate readers.
- Book recommendations from social media, podcasts, and web
- Reading list tracking
- Seamless book purchasing (US only)
- Bookstore membership benefits
- Discover trending books
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Welcome booklovers! Tertulia is a one-stop shop for finding your next great read, keeping track of your reading lists and purchasing books with the best bookstore membership for avid readers. Tertulia serves up book recommendations from across social media, podcasts, and the web — all in one app which incorporates seamless book purchasing (US only). If a book has moved someone enough to get them talking, you can find it, buy it, and share it on Tertulia.
Montgomery Co. MD Libraries
Access a vast collection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Discover library events, find locations, and manage your account effortlessly. Explore learning resources and connect with your library community.
- Search and borrow books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies
- Access digital collections via OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla
- Find library events and programs
- Locate libraries and view hours
- Manage library account and borrowing history
- Explore educational and learning resources
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Discover everything Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) have to offer, right at your fingertips! With the MCPL mobile app, you can conveniently access a world of resources and services anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Search and Borrow: Browse the extensive MCPL catalog for books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more. Place holds, renew items, or check due dates with ease. Digital Collections: Instantly access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines through integrated platforms like OverDrive, Libby, and Hoopla. Events and Programs. Search for library events, workshops, and programs for all ages. Library Locations: Find the nearest library and view hours of operation. Personalized Account: Manage your library account effortlessly. View your checkouts, holds, and borrowing history, all in one place. Learning Resources: Explore educational tools, research databases, and language learning platforms to expand your knowledge. Whether you're exploring our vast collection, finding the perfect program, or managing your account, the MCPL app makes it easier than ever to connect with your library community. Download the MCPL mobile app today and unlock the full potential of your library!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tertulia at 67% against Montgomery Co. MD Libraries's 0%. Tertulia also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Montgomery Co. MD Libraries's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Tertulia holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tertulia has 509 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tertulia's written reviews are positive against 0% of Montgomery Co. MD Libraries's.
Tertulia ships an update weekly, Montgomery Co. MD Libraries monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tertulia | Montgomery Co. MD Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (509 ratings) — better | 1.9 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 509 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tertulia, Inc. | ByWater Solutions |
Customer experience
Tertulia
Montgomery Co. MD Libraries
Bugs and requests
Tertulia
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Disappearing user book lists
- Inconsistent pricing and shipping information
Requested features
4 requests- iPad app version
- Ability to rate and review books read
- Improved personalized recommendations
- Smoother scrolling and list management
Montgomery Co. MD Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tertulia
No in-app purchases
Montgomery Co. MD Libraries
No in-app purchases
Questions
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