Edinburgh Libraries vs Radiance Edinburgh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edinburgh Libraries
Manage your library account from your mobile device. Search the catalogue, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books. Access your local library collection anytime, anywhere.
- Manage library account
- Search catalogue
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Access on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Access Edinburgh Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Radiance Edinburgh
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The Radiance Edinburgh app makes booking your appointments even easier. You're just a few taps away from feeling good and looking great! With our App, you can: * Book your next appointment 24/7 * Meet our team and choose your favourite * Keep a record of your appointments * Register and manage your account And More
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Radiance Edinburgh at 13.0 against Edinburgh Libraries's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.
Edinburgh Libraries ships an update every 2 months, Radiance Edinburgh every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Edinburgh Libraries | Radiance Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The City of Edinburgh Council | BLOSSOM BEAUTY SALON LTD |
In-app purchases
Edinburgh Libraries
No in-app purchases
Radiance Edinburgh
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Edinburgh Libraries free?
Is Radiance Edinburgh free?
Do Edinburgh Libraries or Radiance Edinburgh have ads?
Which is updated more often, Edinburgh Libraries or Radiance Edinburgh?
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