Comparison

Phoenix Public Library vs Reading Between The Wines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Place item reservations
  • Manage library account
  • Access digital library card
  • View upcoming events
Features
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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!

About

Reading Between The Wines

This app simplifies book club management by handling nominations, private voting, and scheduling. It keeps track of past reads and discussion notes, ensuring a smooth experience for existing clubs.

Highlights
  • Book nominations
  • Private voting
  • Automatic reminders
  • Winner announcement
  • Meeting details
  • Club history
Features
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Reading Between the Wines is a private app built for one specific book club — it takes the busywork out of running it. No more group-chat chaos deciding what to read next, chasing people for votes, or losing track of what you've already read together. WHAT IT DOES • Nominate books — anyone in the club can suggest a title for the next pick • Vote privately — cast a secret ballot, no social pressure, no vote-copying • Automatic reminders — nomination and voting windows open and close on schedule, with reminders for anyone who hasn't responded • Winner announced automatically — once voting closes, the app tallies results and confirms the pick • Meeting details — set the date, time, and location for your next gathering, and see who's confirmed • Club history — look back at every book your club has read, when you met, and your notes from that discussion WHO IT'S FOR This app is built for one specific, existing book club — it's a private tool for that group, not a general product for starting your own club. If you're a member, your club's admin will send you an invite to join; there's no public sign-up.

Screenshots

Phoenix Public Library4 screens
Reading Between The Wines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phoenix Public Library at 17 against Reading Between The Wines's 1. Reading Between The Wines's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Between The Wines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix Public Library has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phoenix Public Library ships an update every 5 weeks, Reading Between The Wines every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phoenix Public Library versus Reading Between The Wines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoenix Public LibraryReading Between The Wines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhoenix Public LibraryRichard Lee

Customer experience

Phoenix Public Library

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reading Between The Wines

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Phoenix Public Library

No in-app purchases

None

Reading Between The Wines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phoenix Public Library free?
Phoenix Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading Between The Wines free?
Reading Between The Wines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phoenix Public Library or Reading Between The Wines?
Reading Between The Wines is rated higher. Phoenix Public Library averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Reading Between The Wines averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Phoenix Public Library or Reading Between The Wines have ads?
Neither Phoenix Public Library nor Reading Between The Wines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phoenix Public Library or Reading Between The Wines?
Phoenix Public Library ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reading Between The Wines every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoenix Public Library was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reading Between The Wines on October 8, 2026.

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