ArtCenter Library Mobile vs DC Public Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArtCenter Library Mobile
Access library resources remotely. Search for books, magazines, and more, check your account, renew items, and place holds. Get help from librarians and find location information.
- Search library catalog
- Scan book barcodes
- Manage account and due dates
- Renew items
- Place and cancel holds
- Access mobile databases
- Contact librarians
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Access the ArtCenter Library wherever you go. Look for books, magazines, movies, video games, zines and more. With the ArtCenter Library mobile app you can: • Look for items with Basic or Extended Search. • Scan a barcode on a book to see if it is available at the Library. • Check your account, due dates, renew items or place/cancel holds. • Use the mobile databases to get a jump-start on your homework. • Get your questions answered by contacting our librarians. • Find our locations and hours. • Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter. Enjoy the full spectrum of library resources available to you anytime.
DC Public Library
Access a vast collection of books, DVDs, and digital media from your local library. Manage your account, place holds, and discover nearby branches and events.
- Search library catalog
- Manage library account
- Place and cancel holds
- Renew checked-out items
- Find nearest library branch
- Access digital library resources
- Browse library events
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All DC Public Library has to offer -- in your hands! The DC Library app is your portal to enjoying DC Public Library services on your mobile device. With it, you can quickly search library resources, find information and materials and get full access to your library account -- wherever you are! With the DC Library app, you can: - Search the catalog for books, DVDs and more - Access your account and pay fines - Place or cancel holds on items - Renew checked-out materials - Find the library nearest to you in the District - Access ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, classes and more from our Digital Library - Browse events at your nearest library - Interact with DC Public Library social media
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtCenter Library Mobile at 100% against DC Public Library's 18%. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArtCenter Library Mobile | DC Public Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Art Center College of Design | District of Columbia Public Library |
Customer experience
ArtCenter Library Mobile
DC Public Library
In-app purchases
ArtCenter Library Mobile
No in-app purchases
DC Public Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ArtCenter Library Mobile free?
Is DC Public Library free?
Do ArtCenter Library Mobile or DC Public Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, ArtCenter Library Mobile or DC Public Library?
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