Comparison

RPI Library Self vs Golem App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RPI Library Self

Features
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All patrons with an RPI Library borrowing account may use the RPI Library Self-Checkout app to check out items from the Folsom Library. The Architecture Library is not included. The app will automatically recognize your library location. Download the app to your phone, open the app, and login with your RCS ID and password. Use your phone's camera to take pictures of the barcodes on the items you want to check out. Note that you will also need to deactivate the check-out items at the deactivation station before leaving the library. Some collections will still need to be checked out at the library service desk.

About

Golem App

Features
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Golem is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) app that transforms everyday tasks into a more engaging, game-like experience. It’s like a to-do listβ€”just less soul-crushing. Earn rewards, level up, and bring a touch of magic to your daily grind. Key Features: Create Activities – Your day-to-day activities, with Golem as your companion infusing them with a bit more excitement. Start Quests – Group related activities into quests with shared objectives for a more immersive experience. Contextual Chat - Chat with your quests or activities, get advice, insights, or simply vent. Earn Rewards – Complete activities to collect coins, experience, and unique items. Level Up – Gain XP and grow in attributes like Charisma, Creativity, Intelligence, and more. Equip Items – Unlock special abilities with gear that grants XP boosts, coin bonuses, hidden app features or even different personalities. Why not have Santa lend a hand with your daily tasks? Have fun and turn your daily grind into a game worth playing.

Screenshots

RPI Library Self4 screens
Golem App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RPI Library Self at none against Golem App's 6. Golem App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Golem App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RPI Library Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPI Library Self ships an update fortnightly, Golem App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
RPI Library Self versus Golem App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPI Library SelfGolem App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size356 MB39 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMeescan Inc.Avocado Technologies UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

In-app purchases

None

RPI Library Self

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Golem App

Subscriptions3
  • Explore$4.991 Month
  • Master$9.991 Month
  • Elite$17.991 Month
One-time3
  • 100 credits$0.99
  • 500 credits$4.99
  • 1000 credits$9.99

Questions

Is RPI Library Self free?
RPI Library Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golem App free?
Golem App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RPI Library Self or Golem App have ads?
Neither RPI Library Self nor Golem App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPI Library Self or Golem App?
RPI Library Self ships an update fortnightly, and Golem App every 9 days. Most recently, RPI Library Self was updated on October 30, 2026 and Golem App on October 25, 2026.

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