Edmonton Public Library vs Insignia OPAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edmonton Public Library
Access library services on the go. Discover new books, manage your account, and find events. Stream or download digital content and check branch information.
- Search library collection with filters
- View title details, reviews, and ratings
- Check title availability and locations
- Place and manage holds
- Download/stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music
- Manage library account and renewals
- Browse new releases and bestsellers
- Check branch hours and get directions
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Keep the Edmonton Public Library in your pocket! EPL Mobile makes it easy to discover titles, classes and events; manage your EPL account; check branch hours; and more! Features: • Search EPL’s collection easily and quickly, using filters to zero in on the titles you’re looking for. • Get details on any title, any time and anywhere—including descriptions, community reviews and ratings. • Check a title’s availability and map the locations where your title is available now. • Place holds on physical and digital titles, pause current holds and check which holds are ready for pick-up. • Download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and music. • Manage your EPL account: renew titles, see the date your next title is due, set your location preferences and more. • Keep track of your interests: add titles to your “For Later” shelf so you can read them later. • Browse new titles, bestsellers and staff picks. • Check branch hours and get directions to the Edmonton Public Library branch nearest you.
Insignia OPAC
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Access your library anytime with the ILS App. Search the library catalog, check item availability, manage your account, and access library services conveniently from your mobile device. Key Features: • Search the library catalog and view detailed item information • Check item availability and library holdings • View current loans, due dates, reservations, and fines • Renew eligible borrowed items • Place and manage holds and reservations • Access your digital library card • Use self-checkout by scanning item barcodes where available • Search for and book available study or meeting rooms • Discover recommended and recently added library materials • Locate items inside supported libraries using indoor maps and navigation • Manage your library profile and account information Available features may vary depending on the services and configuration provided by your library. Sign in using the credentials provided by your library and stay connected to your library wherever you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Insignia OPAC at every 11 days against Edmonton Public Library's every 3 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Edmonton Public Library ships an update every 3 months, Insignia OPAC every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Edmonton Public Library | Insignia OPAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edmonton Public Library (AB) | Insignia Software Corporation |
Bugs and requests
Edmonton Public Library
Reported bugs
21 issues- Server error when logging in
- App crashes when clicking on card
- Login issues (account doesn't exist/password incorrect)
- Borrowing and my shelves tabs do not load
- No app icon on iPad
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- App unusable on iPhone 6
- Check out website login required after app login
- Due soon, overdue, ready etc. show dashes instead of numbers
- Screen rotates back to upright when scanning barcode
- Map view of library locations is gone
- Auto checkouts not seamless
- App doesn't work within the library
- Done and cancel buttons do not respond in refine search
- Done and Cancel buttons no longer work in filter
- Refine search function not working
- App crashes when going to 'my epl'
- Cannot move items on 'in progress' shelf
- Checked out books not listed chronologically
- Not all items checked out are listed
- App hasn't been working very well lately
- Sometimes have to login 4 or 5 times
Requested features
18 requests- Add notifications for pickup/due dates
- Add dark mode
- Add library card to Apple Wallet
- Add wallet support for library card
- Add wallet support for library card
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- Add wallet support for library card
- Add Apple Wallet function to library card
- Add Passbook compatibility for library card
- Add Passbook integration for library card
- More specific and apparent genres
- More customizable search
- Encourage users to rate materials
- Preview available material with better information
- Retain 'On Order' accessibility from previous versions
- Add map view of library locations
- Add notifications on app icon
- Add dark mode
- Add Apple Wallet support
Insignia OPAC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Edmonton Public Library
No in-app purchases
Insignia OPAC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Edmonton Public Library free?
Is Insignia OPAC free?
Do Edmonton Public Library or Insignia OPAC have ads?
Which is updated more often, Edmonton Public Library or Insignia OPAC?
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