# SHARE Anywhere vs Operation NightLight

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHARE Anywhere at none against Operation NightLight's 2. Operation NightLight's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Operation NightLight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SHARE Anywhere asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHARE Anywhere ships an update every 2 months, Operation NightLight fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHARE Anywhere | Operation NightLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lakeshores Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629900745) | [operation:nightlight llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696144187) |

## What reviewers say

### SHARE Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743)

Access your SHARE library account from your mobile device. Search the catalog, manage your loans, and place holds on books. This app serves public and school libraries in southeast Wisconsin.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, Search catalog, Renew items, Place holds, Access from multiple libraries

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Operation NightLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/operation-nightlight/id6451000972)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock unlimited contacts | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlock unlimited contacts | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHARE Anywhere free?

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

### Is Operation NightLight free?

Operation NightLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SHARE Anywhere or Operation NightLight have ads?

Neither SHARE Anywhere nor Operation NightLight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHARE Anywhere or Operation NightLight?

SHARE Anywhere ships an update every 2 months, and Operation NightLight fortnightly. Most recently, SHARE Anywhere was updated on November 3, 2026 and Operation NightLight on November 3, 2026.

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