Glasgow Libraries vs Renfrewshire Libraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glasgow Libraries
Manage your library account on your iOS device. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books. Stay connected with your local library collection.
- Manage library account
- Search catalogue
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- iOS access
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Access Glasgow Libraries from your iOS device. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Renfrewshire Libraries
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Access Renfrewshire Libraries from your iOS device. Manage your library account, search the catalogue, and renew or reserve books wherever you are. Scan the barcode of any book to instantly check if it’s available in our catalogue, and keep your library card barcode stored securely on your phone for quick access. Find opening hours, addresses, and contact details for all Renfrewshire libraries, and enjoy digital borrowing with access to eBooks, online newspapers and magazines.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Renfrewshire Libraries at every 5 weeks against Glasgow Libraries's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Glasgow Libraries ships an update every 2 months, Renfrewshire Libraries every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glasgow Libraries | Renfrewshire Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Culture and Sport Glasgow t/a Glasgow Club | Renfrewshire Leisure Limited |
In-app purchases
Glasgow Libraries
No in-app purchases
Renfrewshire Libraries
No in-app purchases
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