Kanawha County Public Library vs WilmLibrary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kanawha County Public Library
Access the library catalog, manage your account, and discover events on the go. Search for books, view checkouts and due dates, and even scan ISBN barcodes to see availability. Stay connected with social media links.
- Search library catalog
- Manage personal account
- View KCPL calendar
- Scan ISBN barcodes
- Access Hoopla/Libby
- Connect via social media
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The KCPL Mobile App is an easy-to-use, on the go application which allows users to explore the library catalog, view their personal account, search the KCPL calendar, and much more. Key features include: Search the Catalog: Search authors, titles, subjects, and more. Book Rivers: Scroll through lists of the latest books and audiobooks, available by genre. KCPL Calendar: Explore the Library Calendar for KCPL events and programs. Personal Account Information: Get details on current checkouts, due dates, any fines or fees, launch items from Hoopla or Libby accounts, and read ebooks. Scan ISBN Barcodes: See a book in a bookstore, another library, or a friend’s home? Just scan the ISBN Barcode to check if it’s available at KCPL. Social Media Links: Connect to KCPL’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
WilmLibrary
Access library resources anytime, anywhere. Download books, search the catalog, request items, register for programs, and use your device for self-checkout. Discover a world of knowledge and entertainment.
- Download books
- Search library catalog
- Request items for pickup
- Register for programs
- Self-checkout with device
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Access all that Wilmington Memorial Library has to offer 24/7 from wherever you are. With the WilmLibrary app, you can download books, search the catalog, request items for pickup, register for programs, and even use your device for self-checkout! Prepare yourself for a mind-bending journey through a world bursting with knowledge, excitement, and fantastical tales—all available at your fingertips!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WilmLibrary at 100% against Kanawha County Public Library's 33%. WilmLibrary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). Kanawha County Public Library's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
WilmLibrary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kanawha County Public Library's written reviews are positive against 100% of WilmLibrary's.
Kanawha County Public Library ships an update every 9 months, WilmLibrary every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Kanawha County Public Library | WilmLibrary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kanawha County Public Library | Wilmington Memorial Library |
Customer experience
Kanawha County Public Library
WilmLibrary
In-app purchases
Kanawha County Public Library
No in-app purchases
WilmLibrary
No in-app purchases
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