Comparison

BCCLS Libraries (NJ) vs Explore Union County

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

Head to head

BCCLS Libraries (NJ)

Connect to your local library!

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

★ 3.622 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Find nearest library
Manage library account
Search catalog
Renew and reserve materials
Virtual library card
View upcoming events
Explore online resources

Features

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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!

About

Explore Union County

Features

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The Explore Union County app offers access to news, events and general county information. The app includes up to date information on: - Recreation Facilities - Parks & Trails - County Services - County Commissioners The app also allows citizens to report county issues, stay up to date with our social media accounts and provide feedback about the app.

Screenshots

BCCLS Libraries (NJ)4 screens

Explore Union County4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BCCLS Libraries (NJ) at every 2 months against Explore Union County's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BCCLS Libraries (NJ) ships an update every 2 months, Explore Union County every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

BCCLS Libraries (NJ) versus Explore Union County: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BCCLS Libraries (NJ)	Explore Union County
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.6 (22 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	20.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	22 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	50 MB	74 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Bergen County Cooperative Library System, Inc.	Union County NJ

In-app purchases

None

BCCLS Libraries (NJ)

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Union County

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BCCLS Libraries (NJ) free?

BCCLS Libraries (NJ) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Explore Union County free?

Explore Union County is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BCCLS Libraries (NJ) or Explore Union County have ads?

Neither BCCLS Libraries (NJ) nor Explore Union County shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BCCLS Libraries (NJ) or Explore Union County?

BCCLS Libraries (NJ) ships an update every 2 months, and Explore Union County every 7 months. Most recently, BCCLS Libraries (NJ) was updated on August 9, 2026 and Explore Union County on September 8, 2026.