Phoenix Public Library vs ShareTheRide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
ShareTheRide
Discover your ideal commute and connect with others for shared rides. This app rewards you with discounts and prizes for participating in eco-friendly travel. Contribute to a better community by choosing smarter transportation options.
- Shared ride matching
- Commute rewards
- Discounts and prizes
- Eco-friendly travel
- Community contribution
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Every ride that you share today adds up to a better tomorrow for the Valley. Find your perfect commute with ShareTheRide's matching system. Plus, you can earn discounts, win prizes, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Phoenix Public Library at free against ShareTheRide's ad-supported. Phoenix Public Library also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 — 4.9 for Phoenix Public Library against 5.0 for ShareTheRide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Phoenix Public Library ships an update every 5 weeks, ShareTheRide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoenix Public Library | ShareTheRide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoenix Public Library | RideAmigos |
Customer experience
Phoenix Public Library
ShareTheRide
In-app purchases
Phoenix Public Library
No in-app purchases
ShareTheRide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Phoenix Public Library free?
Is ShareTheRide free?
Which has better reviews, Phoenix Public Library or ShareTheRide?
Do Phoenix Public Library or ShareTheRide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Phoenix Public Library or ShareTheRide?
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