Sheffield Libraries vs Explore York Libraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sheffield Libraries
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalogue, renew borrowed items, and place holds for books and other materials. Access a wealth of archives and information from your device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalogue
- Renew books
- Reserve items
- Access archives
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Access Sheffield Libraries, Archives & Information from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Explore York Libraries
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Access Explore York Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. You can also use the app to check your books in and out in the library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore York Libraries at every 2 months against Sheffield Libraries's every 6 months. 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.
Sheffield Libraries ships an update every 6 months, Explore York Libraries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sheffield Libraries | Explore York Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sheffield City Council | Explore York Libraries And Archives Mutual Limited |
In-app purchases
Sheffield Libraries
No in-app purchases
Explore York Libraries
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sheffield Libraries free?
Is Explore York Libraries free?
Do Sheffield Libraries or Explore York Libraries have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sheffield Libraries or Explore York Libraries?
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