BCCLS Libraries (NJ) vs HOWCC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
Manage your library account on the go. Find nearby branches, search the catalog, renew and reserve items, and access online resources. Stay informed about library events and display your virtual card.
- Find nearest library
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew and reserve materials
- Virtual library card
- View upcoming events
- Explore online resources
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Access BCCLS Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Find the nearest library, manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve materials, display your virtual library card, see upcoming events, explore available online resources, and stay connected to your local library!
HOWCC
Engage with a faith-based community by joining groups, submitting prayer requests, and making donations. Discover media content and stay connected with church activities.
- Connect with groups
- Submit prayer requests
- Make donations
- Discover media
- Engage with community
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Connect and engage with our community through the HOW Church app! You will be able to connect with groups, fill out prayer request cards, give donations, discover our media, and much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HOWCC at 5.0 against BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s 3.6. BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
HOWCC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively.
BCCLS Libraries (NJ) ships an update every 2 months, HOWCC every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCCLS Libraries (NJ) | HOWCC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bergen County Cooperative Library System, Inc. | House of Worship Christian Church, Inc. |
Customer experience
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
HOWCC
In-app purchases
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
No in-app purchases
HOWCC
No in-app purchases
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