Comparison

MLP vs BasketBuddy

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

Head to head
About

MLP

Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew items, and reserve materials from participating Mississippi libraries. Access a wide range of resources and services from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Manage library account
  • Search catalog
  • Renew materials
  • Reserve items
  • Access member library resources
Features
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Access resources from your phone or tablet. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve library material. Gain access to materials and services at member libraries in the Mississippi Library Partnership. Member libraries include: Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System, Delta State University, East Mississippi Community College, First Regional Library System, Hinds Community College, Lee-Itawamba Library System, Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System, Mississippi Delta Community College, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System, Tombigbee Regional Library System.

About

BasketBuddy

Simplify your grocery shopping with a no-nonsense app designed for efficiency. Its clean interface helps you manage your list without distractions, making trips to the store smoother.

Highlights
  • Grocery list management
  • Minimalist interface
  • Shopping efficiency
  • Zero frills design
Features
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An app to help manage your grocery list with zero frills and minimal interface to stay out of your way while shopping.

Screenshots

MLP4 screens
BasketBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BasketBuddy at 5.0 against MLP's 3.0. BasketBuddy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). MLP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BasketBuddy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MLP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BasketBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MLP ships an update every 3 months, BasketBuddy fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MLP versus BasketBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLPBasketBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMississippi State UniversityRobert J Sarvis Jr

Customer experience

MLP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

BasketBuddy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MLP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BasketBuddy

One-time2
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is MLP free?
MLP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BasketBuddy free?
BasketBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MLP or BasketBuddy?
BasketBuddy is rated higher. MLP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BasketBuddy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MLP or BasketBuddy have ads?
Neither MLP nor BasketBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MLP or BasketBuddy?
MLP ships an update every 3 months, and BasketBuddy fortnightly. Most recently, MLP was updated on November 3, 2026 and BasketBuddy on November 3, 2026.

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