Kanawha County Public Library vs The Library District
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.
The Library District
Access your local library's resources on the go. Manage your account, search the catalog, place holds, and discover free events and online resources. Reserve rooms for meetings and events, all from your mobile device.
- Account management
- Catalog search and holds
- Event browsing and notifications
- Online resource access
- Room reservations
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Enjoy the Library District anytime, anywhere! Using our free mobile app, you can: • Manage your account. • Search our catalog & place holds. • Browse our free weekly events & get push notifications. • Enjoy instant access to entertaining & educational online resources. • Reserve rental rooms for meetings & events. • Plus, so much more! Discover the power of your free library card in the palm of your hand!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Library District at 82% against Kanawha County Public Library's 33%. The Library District also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Kanawha County Public Library's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
The Library District holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kanawha County Public Library's written reviews are positive against 82% of The Library District's.
Kanawha County Public Library ships an update every 9 months, The Library District every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Kanawha County Public Library | The Library District |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — 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 | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kanawha County Public Library | Las Vegs-Clrk Cnty Lbry Dist F |
Customer experience
Kanawha County Public Library
The Library District
In-app purchases
Kanawha County Public Library
No in-app purchases
The Library District
No in-app purchases
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