Forvilla vs Phoenix Public Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forvilla
Discover local pop-up and farmer's markets with this app. Browse by local artisans and explore unique handmade items. It connects people to support in-person makers.
- List of local markets
- Search for nearby markets
- Browse local artisans
- Explore handmade items
- Connect with makers
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forvilla brings us to local markets and handmade makers! - see a map and list of farmer's markets, art markets, vintage markets, and more! - preview each local artisan, learn their stories, see their market dates - engage in fun market activities with your fellow "villagers"! we're bringing people together who love to support local :)
Phoenix Public Library
Access your library's collection and services from your mobile device. Search the catalog, place holds, manage your account, and view digital library cards. Stay informed about upcoming events and enjoy a convenient library experience on the go.
- Search library catalog
- Place item reservations
- Manage library account
- Access digital library card
- View upcoming events
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Take the Library with you everywhere you go! Use the app to search our catalog, reserve items, manage your library account, access your digital library card, view upcoming events, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Forvilla at every 8 days against Phoenix Public Library's every 5 weeks. Phoenix Public Library's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forvilla against 4.9 for Phoenix Public Library. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Forvilla ships an update every 8 days, Phoenix Public Library every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forvilla | Phoenix Public Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.9 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Linda Yeung | Phoenix Public Library |
Customer experience
Forvilla
Phoenix Public Library
In-app purchases
Forvilla
No in-app purchases
Phoenix Public Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
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