BCCLS Libraries (NJ) vs American Thrift
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!
American Thrift
This app enhances your thrift shopping experience by allowing you to earn points for discounts and track your savings progress. It also keeps you informed about daily sales and special updates through push notifications. Join "The Club" for exclusive member benefits and additional savings.
- Create account and select location
- Earn points for savings
- Track discount progress
- Stay updated on daily sales
- Add credit card for transactions
- Push notifications for updates
- Exclusive "The Club" membership
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American Thrift: The Ultimate Thrift Experience • Create your account and select your favorite American Thrift location. • Start earning points immediately. • Points are used to earn additional savings. • Track your progress and know exactly how many points you need until your next discount. • Stay up to date on daily sales. • Add a credit card to your account for smoother transactions. • Get push notifications for special updates on sales and merchandise.ç "The Club" Membership Program • Join our exclusive membership program "The Club" • "The Club" members have access to even more savings. • Receive 25% extra rewards points! • Additional 10% off jewelry & yellow tags! • Extra Senior Day discounts for club members of ALL ages! • "The Club" membership fees: $12.99/Month – Billed monthly (3 month minimum), $119.99/Year – Get a $10 gift card when you sign up for a full year Happy Thrifting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: American Thrift at 4.3 against BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s 3.6. American Thrift also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
American Thrift holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of BCCLS Libraries (NJ)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of American Thrift's.
BCCLS Libraries (NJ) ships an update every 2 months, American Thrift monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCCLS Libraries (NJ) | American Thrift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (22 ratings) | 4.3 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bergen County Cooperative Library System, Inc. | 3iTechworks, Inc |
Customer experience
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
American Thrift
In-app purchases
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
No in-app purchases
American Thrift
No in-app purchases
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