Glendale Public Library App vs Maricopa County Library Dist.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glendale Public Library App
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds for books and other materials directly from your mobile device.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Place holds
- Access from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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Access Glendale Public Library from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books.
Maricopa County Library Dist.
Access a vast collection of books, movies, and music from your local library system. Manage your account, discover new titles, and find community events and resources on the go.
- Search and borrow items
- Manage holds and due dates
- Access digital library
- Find library events
- View library locations and hours
- Reserve study rooms
- Schedule curbside pickup
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Take Maricopa County Library District anywhere you go with this free mobile app! MCLD operates Arizona libraries in Aguila, Anthem, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Queen Creek, Sun City, Sun Lakes, and Waddell. App Features: Easily search for and check out books, music, and more Check holds, due dates, renew your items, and pay fines Discover eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more with quick links to our Digital Library Find library events like storytimes, classes, and book clubs Explore library locations, hours, and contact information Reserve study rooms Schedule Curbside Pickup appointments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glendale Public Library App at 100% against Maricopa County Library Dist.'s 50%. Glendale Public Library App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
Glendale Public Library App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Glendale Public Library App's written reviews are positive against 50% of Maricopa County Library Dist.'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glendale Public Library App | Maricopa County Library Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — 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 | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | City of Glendale, Arizona | Maricopa County Library District |
Customer experience
Glendale Public Library App
Maricopa County Library Dist.
In-app purchases
Glendale Public Library App
No in-app purchases
Maricopa County Library Dist.
No in-app purchases
Questions
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