JoCoLibrary vs Topeka Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JoCoLibrary
Discover new books, place holds on desired titles, and plan your upcoming visits to the library. This app provides a convenient way to manage your reading list and library interactions.
- Browse new titles
- Place holds
- Plan library visits
- Manage reading list
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Browse the JoCoLibrary app to find new titles, place holds, and plan your next visit.
Topeka Library
Access your library's digital collection, including ebooks, audiobooks, music, and movies. Manage your account, find events, and discover new releases. Scan book ISBNs to check availability and utilize online resources for various interests.
- Digital downloads (ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies)
- Library account management (holds, renewals, loan history)
- Event discovery and bookmobile locations
- ISBN scanning for book availability
- Access to online resources
- Recommended reads and new releases
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With our mobile app the library is always with you! Get direct access to free digital downloads (ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies and TV shows) with quick links to library-provided services Libby, Hoopla, Flipster and Bookflix. Access your digital library card, find events, scan a book's ISBN to instantly see if we have the book available, find bookmobile locations, find library services and contact us. Log into the app to keep track of your holds, renew materials and check your loan history through My Account. Discover recommended reads and the newest releases. Reserve your copy or download a digital version. Use online resources for students, small business owners, hobbyists and researchers. You can also connect with us on social media with this powerful mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JoCoLibrary at 3.7 against Topeka Library's 3.3. JoCoLibrary also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
JoCoLibrary holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of JoCoLibrary's written reviews are positive against 40% of Topeka Library's.
JoCoLibrary ships an update every 3 months, Topeka Library every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JoCoLibrary | Topeka Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (23 ratings) — better | 3.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson County Library | TOPEKA SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
Customer experience
JoCoLibrary
Topeka Library
In-app purchases
JoCoLibrary
No in-app purchases
Topeka Library
No in-app purchases
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