Comparison

Sharpdesk Mobile vs Librarika

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sharpdesk Mobile

Easily receive, preview, and store scanned documents from your Wi-Fi connected scanner directly to your mobile device. Print stored documents, attach them to emails, or share them with other applications.

Highlights
  • Receive scanned documents
  • Preview documents
  • Store documents on mobile
  • Print stored documents
  • Attach documents to email
  • Share with other apps
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Sharpdesk Mobile can receive, preview and store scanned documents from your scanner to your mobile device connected to your Wi-Fi network. Sharpdesk Mobile can also print the documents stored in your mobile device to your printer, attach the scanned documents stored in this application to e-mail, and send the documents to other application in your mobile device to utilize them. For details, see Sharpdesk Mobile Web site: http://sharp-world.com/products/copier/docu_solutions/mobile/sharpdesk_mobile/ Sharpdesk is a trademark or registered trademark of Sharp Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. New features may require options and firmware updates for printer/scanner. See your local support web site for the detail.

About

Librarika

This cloud-based library management system simplifies cataloging, member management, and circulation for librarians. Library members can view checkouts, self-manage materials, and browse the catalog. It offers a comprehensive solution for both managing and accessing library resources.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for books
  • Add and manage book catalog
  • Member and patron account management
  • Check out/in materials
  • Self-checkout/check-in
  • Browse and search catalog
  • Manage holds and reservations
Features
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Librarika, the most popular free Integrated Library System (ILS) on the cloud. Librarika is already being used by thousands of libraries around the world as an easy library management platform. This app is designed for both librarians and library members on the Librarika platform. For Librarians: - Scan books using the built-in barcode scanner - Easily add books and copies to your library catalog - Manage library members and patron accounts - Quickly check out / check in materials - Browse and search your catalog - View and manage circulation history - Upload cover photos using your phone's camera - Manage holds and reservations - Receive library and account notifications - Switch between libraries from the same account For Library Members: - View active checkouts and due dates - Self-checkout and self-checkin materials - Place and manage holds - Browse the catalog — new arrivals, popular, by category, author, or tag - Write and edit reviews - View account balance and fines - Receive notifications for holds, due dates, and library updates Enjoy managing your library catalogs with our Smart Library Management System.

Screenshots

Sharpdesk Mobile4 screens
Librarika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Librarika at every 2 weeks against Sharpdesk Mobile's every 5 months. Sharpdesk Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Sharpdesk Mobile against 3.2 for Librarika. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Sharpdesk Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of Librarika's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharpdesk Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Librarika every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sharpdesk Mobile versus Librarika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpdesk MobileLibrarika
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (16 ratings)3.2 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSharp CorporationMd Rayhan Chowdhury

Customer experience

Sharpdesk Mobile

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.0%

Librarika

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral21.1%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Sharpdesk Mobile

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Stopped working after a couple of months
  • Cannot print since updating to version 2.5.0
  • Says file is being sent but never prints
  • Unable to print documents due to missing components
  • Won't print PDFs, only photos
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  • No longer prints pics from iPhone 6+
  • Broken with iOS 11
  • App broken with iOS 9.0
  • Cannot communicate to printer successfully
  • Not recognized on iOS 8's share sheet
  • Cannot print from other apps
  • Cannot print a page range from a document
  • Cannot open local documents directly
  • App crashes on start with iOS 7
  • Needs iOS 7 update
  • Scanning quit working
  • Authentication configured on 5110
  • Send to dialog box is blank
  • iPad DR Collision error
  • Won't find devices across a VLAN
  • Cannot edit device name field

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to print black-and-white by default
  • Option to print specific pages from PDF
  • Network support for mobile data (VPN)
  • Add 'Open In' function again
  • Link to OCR apps
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  • User authentication for printing
  • Ability to change device name
  • Airplay emulation as default

Librarika

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sharpdesk Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Librarika

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sharpdesk Mobile free?
Sharpdesk Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Librarika free?
Librarika is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sharpdesk Mobile or Librarika?
Librarika is rated higher. Sharpdesk Mobile averages 3.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Librarika averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.
Do Sharpdesk Mobile or Librarika have ads?
Neither Sharpdesk Mobile nor Librarika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sharpdesk Mobile or Librarika?
Sharpdesk Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and Librarika every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sharpdesk Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Librarika on November 2, 2026.

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