# MyOPL vs BookScape

The clearest difference is rating: BookScape at 4.9 against MyOPL's 4.3. BookScape also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 70%). MyOPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookScape sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MyOPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookScape holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MyOPL's written reviews are positive against 90% of BookScape's.

MyOPL ships an update every 4 months, BookScape every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyOPL | BookScape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscape/id6756797107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Omaha, Omaha Public LIbrary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557304732) | [Early Insights Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862866919) |

## What reviewers say

### MyOPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067)

Access your public library's catalog on the go. Search for books, place holds, manage your account, and discover new titles. Find library locations, check availability, and manage your due dates and renewals.

**Highlights:** Search catalog with filters, View title descriptions and reviews, Save titles to 'For Later' list, Check item availability and locations, Manage due dates and renewals, Place and track holds, Download eBooks and audiobooks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BookScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscape/id6756797107)

Enhance your reading with immersive audio. This app provides curated soundscapes, ambient music, and subtle effects to match the mood of any book. Enjoy background playback while you read physical books, e-books, or in other apps.

**Highlights:** Curated soundscapes for various genres, Ambient music and subtle effects, Background audio playback, Save favorite soundscape combinations, Supports physical books, e-readers, and apps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookScape Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly bookScape Plus Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| $0.99 tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Developer tip of $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Optional $1.99 tip for developer | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 optional tip for developer | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyOPL free?

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

### Is BookScape free?

BookScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyOPL or BookScape?

BookScape is rated higher. MyOPL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BookScape averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do MyOPL or BookScape have ads?

Neither MyOPL nor BookScape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyOPL or BookScape?

MyOPL ships an update every 4 months, and BookScape every 6 days. Most recently, MyOPL was updated on October 8, 2026 and BookScape on October 11, 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.*