# The Palace Project vs Anythink Libraries

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Palace Project at 5.5K against Anythink Libraries's 11. The Palace Project also leads on chart position (#82 vs unranked). Anythink Libraries's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Palace Project against 4.6 for Anythink Libraries. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Palace Project has 5.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Palace Project ships an update fortnightly, Anythink Libraries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Palace Project | Anythink Libraries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-palace-project/id1574359693/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anythink-libraries/id1580799323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Palace Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574359695) | [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443) |

## What reviewers say

### The Palace Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-palace-project/id1574359693)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access and enjoy e-books and audiobooks from your local library for free. Discover new titles, borrow them instantly with your library card, and read or listen anywhere. Even without a participating library, enjoy a collection of free books.

**Highlights:** Borrow e-books and audiobooks, Access local library collections, Read or listen to books, Free Palace Bookshelf collection, Requires library card for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of books
- 💡 Convenient access to library books
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🤯 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Books not downloading properly
- Losing place in audiobooks
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to track read/listened books
- Improved audiobook playback controls
- Dark mode option
- Integration with Kindle


### Anythink Libraries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anythink-libraries/id1580799323)

Access your library's catalog, reserve items, and manage your account on the go. Discover and register for upcoming events, and utilize online resources directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Search and reserve catalog items, Manage library account, Mobile checkouts, View and register for events, Access online resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Palace Project free?

The Palace Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anythink Libraries free?

Anythink Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Palace Project or Anythink Libraries?

Anythink Libraries is rated higher. The Palace Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Anythink Libraries averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do The Palace Project or Anythink Libraries have ads?

Neither The Palace Project nor Anythink Libraries shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Palace Project or Anythink Libraries?

The Palace Project ships an update fortnightly, and Anythink Libraries every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Palace Project was updated on October 27, 2026 and Anythink Libraries on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*