NYU Mobile vs Queens Public Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYU Mobile
This app enhances the New York University student experience by providing access to university information, events, and resources. Students can manage academic tasks, explore campus life, and stay updated on important announcements.
- Course registration
- Class assignments and announcements
- Dining information and campus cash balance
- Library features
- Student job search
- University news and social media updates
- Club and organization search
- Printing locations
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NYU Mobile is the official mobile app designed to enhance the experience of New York University students. This app will help you navigate NYU on the go and see the rich life of NYU through university information, events, photos, and more. NYU Mobile allows you to: -Register for courses -See class assignments and announcements -View dining information and campus cash balance -Discover library features -Search for student jobs on Handshake -Browse University news -Follow real-time updates via official NYU social media -Search for (or create!) a club or organization -Find where to print on campus -Receive University Info Alerts, including push notifications -Make professional connections in the global Violet Network -And more!
Queens Public Library
Access library services on your mobile device. Read, listen to, and watch materials, search the catalog, manage your account, and discover events. Connect with your local library community anywhere with a network connection.
- Read, listen, and watch materials
- Search library catalog
- Manage account information
- Request books
- Search and register for events
- Find library locations
- Join online community
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The Queens Public Library App is your gateway to QPL’s services on your mobile device. Our revamped application represents a leap forward in usability, speed, and convenience for our users. You can read, listen to, and watch materials directly, search our catalog, view account information, request books, search and register for events, find our locations, ask for assistance, join our vibrant online community, and much more. The QPL Mobile App is compatible with both iPhones and iPads. Experience Queens Public Library like never before, anywhere you have a network connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Queens Public Library at 3.2 against NYU Mobile's 2.4. Queens Public Library also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 15%). 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.
Queens Public Library holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of NYU Mobile's written reviews are positive against 29% of Queens Public Library's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYU Mobile | Queens Public Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (30 ratings) | 3.2 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 29.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 64 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New York University | Queens Borough Public Library |
Customer experience
NYU Mobile
Queens Public Library
Bugs and requests
NYU Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Queens Public Library
Reported bugs
41 issues- Scan function doesn't work on iPhone
- App freezes when accepting terms
- App freezes when trying to accept terms
- Pages take a long time to load
- Search doesn't separate books and movies
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- Search doesn't work
- Search button turns into a blank screen
- App does not show requests or checked out books
- Search button goes blank, only shows recommended books
- No notifications for holds or due dates
- Cannot see checkouts or other functions
- Cannot request books
- Logged out randomly, error with login
- Login info incorrect error
- Keeps saying number and PIN are invalid
- Does not recognize card number and email
- App crashes when trying to request a book
- App kicks out when trying to request a book on iPhone 6 and 7
- App closes when clicking 'request'
- App crashes all the time
- App opens in phone dimensions on iPad
- Messages keeps crashing the app
- CAPTCHA image doesn't show when contacting library
- App crashes when trying to place a request
- Library location information not available when requesting a book
- Card number and PIN not working
- App crashes on launch after iOS 12 update
- App immediately exits after opening
- App doesn't work with iOS 12
- App crashes in iOS 12 environment
- App doesn't open after installing iOS 12
- App stopped working after updating to iOS 12
- Login issues after update
- Local library shows closed when it's open
- Update has broken the app, cannot log in
- App showing old overdue books, not current ones
- Cannot view available ebooks
- Cannot log on, black screen
- Request function not working properly
- False info about checked out books
- App not working after update, cannot login
Requested features
13 requests- Add renewal feature
- Add 'would read again' list
- Add 'favorite lists' or 'save for later'
- Add history of checked-out books
- Add option to rate books (1-5 stars)
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- Add Apple Wallet support for library cards
- Offer special notification features for events
- Add a wishlist feature
- Ability to type library name in search
- Display requested books and queue position
- Develop a version for kids or change age rating
- Add a text feature for request notifications
- Confirm a return feature
In-app purchases
NYU Mobile
No in-app purchases
Queens Public Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NYU Mobile free?
Is Queens Public Library free?
Which has better reviews, NYU Mobile or Queens Public Library?
Do NYU Mobile or Queens Public Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, NYU Mobile or Queens Public Library?
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