Sheffield Libraries vs Lambeth 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.
Lambeth Libraries
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Access Lambeth Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Borrow books with your phone/tablet, manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. Your library card barcode will be stored on your phone so can be used on the go without your plastic card. No need to queue to borrow and return books at the library, this can now be done quickly and efficiently on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lambeth 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, Lambeth Libraries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sheffield Libraries | Lambeth 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 | London Borough of Lambeth |
In-app purchases
Sheffield Libraries
No in-app purchases
Lambeth Libraries
No in-app purchases
Questions
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