Phoenix Public Library vs Maricopa County Library Dist.
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!
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: Phoenix Public Library at 100% against Maricopa County Library Dist.'s 50%. Phoenix Public Library also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Phoenix Public Library holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix Public Library has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Phoenix Public Library's written reviews are positive against 50% of Maricopa County Library Dist.'s.
Phoenix Public Library ships an update every 5 weeks, Maricopa County Library Dist. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoenix Public Library | Maricopa County Library Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | 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 | Phoenix Public Library | Maricopa County Library District |
Customer experience
Phoenix Public Library
Maricopa County Library Dist.
In-app purchases
Phoenix Public Library
No in-app purchases
Maricopa County Library Dist.
No in-app purchases
Questions
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