# SHARE Mobile Library vs Loop Passport

The clearest difference is rating: SHARE Mobile Library at 4.4 against Loop Passport's 3.6. SHARE Mobile Library also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Loop Passport's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SHARE Mobile Library holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHARE Mobile Library has 43 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SHARE Mobile Library ships an update every 2 months, Loop Passport every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHARE Mobile Library | Loop Passport |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-mobile-library/id1582793611/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-passport/id6745908965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illinois Heartland Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582793613) | [Delmar Loop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814450256) |

## What reviewers say

### SHARE Mobile Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-mobile-library/id1582793611)

Access the SHARE shared library catalog for central and southern Illinois. Browse new books, manage your borrowed items, and discover digital content. Find your local library branch easily.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Browse new books, Renew borrowed items, Search digital content, Find local library branches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop Passport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-passport/id6745908965)

Discover local businesses, exclusive deals, and upcoming events in the Delmar Loop. Navigate the area with an interactive map and real-time trolley schedules. Support local shops and restaurants while saving money.

**Highlights:** Exclusive deals and promotions, Event updates and happenings, Interactive business map, Real-time trolley schedules, Support for local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHARE Mobile Library free?

SHARE Mobile Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop Passport free?

Loop Passport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHARE Mobile Library or Loop Passport?

SHARE Mobile Library is rated higher. SHARE Mobile Library averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Loop Passport averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do SHARE Mobile Library or Loop Passport have ads?

Neither SHARE Mobile Library nor Loop Passport shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHARE Mobile Library or Loop Passport?

SHARE Mobile Library ships an update every 2 months, and Loop Passport every 4 weeks. Most recently, SHARE Mobile Library was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loop Passport on November 5, 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.*