NDSU UScan vs Kindred ND
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NDSU UScan
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NDSU UScan is the easiest way to checkout items at NDSU Libraries. No need to stand in line at the circulation desk. Simply scan your books with your phone or tablet and go! To borrow books: Download the app to your phone Open the app and Login with your NDSU login and password Use your phone's camera to take pictures of the barcodes on the items you want to check out. For questions, contact us at 701-231-8888 or at ndsu.library@ndsu.edu.
Kindred ND
This app provides residents and visitors with timely and relevant community content. Access articles, events, videos, and resources to stay connected and informed about Kindred, ND.
- Community content
- Articles and videos
- Event listings
- Local resources
- Resident and visitor information
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The Kindred ND app is an app designed for residents and visitors of Kindred, ND. The app is a community-reflective app that connects and empowers Kindred residents and visitors with critical, timely and relevant content they want to see. Content includes but not limited to articles, events, videos and resources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NDSU UScan at fortnightly against Kindred ND's every 7 months. NDSU UScan also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
NDSU UScan ships an update fortnightly, Kindred ND every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDSU UScan | Kindred ND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 355 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meescan Inc. | City of Kindred |
In-app purchases
NDSU UScan
No in-app purchases
Kindred ND
No in-app purchases
