# LINKcat Mobile vs Got Your Back App

The clearest difference is rating: Got Your Back App at 5.0 against LINKcat Mobile's 2.8. Got Your Back App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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.

Got Your Back App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 18 respectively.

LINKcat Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Got Your Back App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINKcat Mobile | Got Your Back App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkcat-mobile/id496788016/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/got-your-back-app/id1512807496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [South Central Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568735212) | [Computer Know How](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247994005) |

## What reviewers say

### LINKcat Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkcat-mobile/id496788016)

Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, place holds, renew borrowed items, and check your account status directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Place holds on items, Access library account, Renew borrowed items, Manage account status

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to place books on hold
- 👍 Linked accounts for family
- 👍 App is handy for mobile access
- 👍 Can renew books
- 👍 App works for requesting books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly logs out
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Unable to load data
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Won't stay logged in
- Randomly boots out
- Freezes
- Unable to load data
- Cannot automatically pull up saved passwords

**Requested features**

- Add user lists
- Improve UI/UX
- Implement tab bar navigation
- Add dark mode
- Allow searching by language


### Got Your Back App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/got-your-back-app/id1512807496)

This app raises awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, offering support for children's emotional needs. It focuses on bullying, mental well-being, and guiding students toward positive life decisions.

**Highlights:** Mental health awareness, Suicide prevention, Bullying support, Emotional needs support, Life choice guidance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINKcat Mobile free?

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

### Is Got Your Back App free?

Got Your Back App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LINKcat Mobile or Got Your Back App?

Got Your Back App is rated higher. LINKcat Mobile averages 2.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Got Your Back App averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do LINKcat Mobile or Got Your Back App have ads?

Neither LINKcat Mobile nor Got Your Back App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LINKcat Mobile or Got Your Back App?

LINKcat Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Got Your Back App every 3 months. Most recently, LINKcat Mobile was updated on August 23, 2026 and Got Your Back App on August 2, 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.*
