BB NYP vs Explore York Libraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BB NYP
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The Backup Buddy Police Support app is for police officers and staff, designed to help with mental health issues. The App covers a range of problems faced by officers and staff in the Police service, such as anxiety, stress, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and more. It gives practical advice and support on how officers can maintain good mental health, spot warning signs for themselves and others, plus advice on how to get help for themselves and colleagues. Specific pathways are mapped for help and support, including 24hr support for officers and staff. General mental health tips and a directory of Useful Contacts are provided. WARNING The Backup Buddy App reduces mental health stigma! --- Backup Buddy is developed, designed and maintained by MissyRedBoots.com. Copyright 2022 - JC Broug/Sound Culture Ltd and G.Botterill/Sussex&Surrey Police
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
BB NYP and Explore York Libraries are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
BB NYP ships an update every 3 months, Explore York Libraries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BB NYP | Explore York Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | North Yorkshire Police Apps | Explore York Libraries And Archives Mutual Limited |
In-app purchases
BB NYP
No in-app purchases
Explore York Libraries
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BB NYP free?
Is Explore York Libraries free?
Do BB NYP or Explore York Libraries have ads?
Which is updated more often, BB NYP or Explore York Libraries?
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