# OPL Mobile vs OPL to Go

The clearest difference is rating: OPL to Go at 3.5 against OPL Mobile's 2.6. OPL Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OPL to Go holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPL Mobile has 85 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of OPL Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of OPL to Go's.

OPL Mobile ships an update every 3 months, OPL to Go every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPL Mobile | OPL to Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-mobile/id417445178/reviews) | **[3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-to-go/id609004181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ottawa Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497747487) | [Oakville Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460715430) |

## What reviewers say

### OPL Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-mobile/id417445178)

Manage your library account on the go. Search for titles, check availability, place holds, and download digital content. Access branch information and keep track of your reading interests.

**Highlights:** Search library collection with filters, View title details and community reviews, Check item availability and location, Place holds and download digital media, Manage account (renewals, due dates), Track reading interests and ratings, Browse bestsellers and new releases, Find branch hours and directions

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine now
- 👍 Pretty useful
- 👍 Easy audiobook listening
- 👍 Great new design
- 👍 Dashboard is quick and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Constantly running into errors
- 🐛 Logs users out repeatedly
- 🐛 New update makes app painful
- 🐛 Barcode scanning doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Latest version no longer works on iPad
- Crashes a lot
- Constantly running into errors
- Logs me out repeatedly
- New update makes app painful to use

**Requested features**

- Add library card to Apple Wallet
- Larger variation of French audiobooks
- More science and non-fiction audiobooks in French
- Notifications instead of emails
- Push notifications


### OPL to Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-to-go/id609004181)

Manage your library account, search the collection, and discover online resources. You can also register for programs, book appointments, and access various library services conveniently.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, Search physical and digital collection, Discover online resources, Register for programs and events, Book library takeout appointments, Access library services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPL Mobile free?

OPL Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OPL to Go free?

OPL to Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OPL Mobile or OPL to Go?

OPL to Go is rated higher. OPL Mobile averages 2.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while OPL to Go averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do OPL Mobile or OPL to Go have ads?

Neither OPL Mobile nor OPL to Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OPL Mobile or OPL to Go?

OPL Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and OPL to Go every 4 months. Most recently, OPL Mobile was updated on November 10, 2026 and OPL to Go on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*