Comparison

JU COL Library Checkout vs Tide

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

Head to head
About

JU COL Library Checkout

Features
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JU COL Library Checkout is the easiest way to checkout items in your library. No need to carry your library card around or stand in line at the circulation desk. Simply scan your books with your phone or tablet.

About

Tide

This app simplifies tracking labor contractions with a single tap. It allows real-time sharing of progress with a private link and creates a lasting birth story. Designed for calm and presence during labor, it offers hands-free updates and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Single-tap contraction timing
  • Real-time progress sharing
  • Hands-free voice dictation
  • Birth story journal
  • Apple Watch app
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Tide is a beautifully simple contraction timer and labor companion — built to keep you calm and present while everyone you love follows along. When labor starts, the last thing you want is a cluttered app. Tide gives you one big button: tap to start a contraction, tap when it eases. It quietly tracks how long each one lasts and how far apart they are, so you always know where things stand — without squinting at your phone mid-wave. And when everyone keeps asking "any updates?", Tide answers for you. Share one private link with your partner, doula, or whole family, and they can follow your progress in real time — no more juggling a dozen text threads. WHAT YOU CAN DO Time contractions with a single, calming tap — duration and spacing tracked automatically Share a private link so your birth team can follow along live Post updates as you go — notes, photos, and videos in one running feed Add updates hands-free with voice dictation Announce baby's arrival with the details that matter Keep it all as a birth story you can revisit for years to come PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything you log stays on your device unless you choose to share it — and your share link expires on its own once things settle down. ALWAYS A GLANCE AWAY Tide includes an Apple Watch app and a Home Screen widget, so your timer is right where you need it. A ONE-TIME UNLOCK Unlock everything with a single purchase. No subscriptions, ever. Tide is a personal timer and journal to help you record and share your labor. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor, midwife, or other qualified healthcare provider, and in an emergency call your provider or your local emergency number. ——— Privacy Policy: https://katiep.me/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JU COL Library Checkout4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JU COL Library Checkout at none against Tide's 2. JU COL Library Checkout also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Tide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. JU COL Library Checkout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JU COL Library Checkout ships an update every 3 months, Tide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JU COL Library Checkout versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJU COL Library CheckoutTide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (216 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMeescan Inc.B Gilmore, LLC

In-app purchases

None

JU COL Library Checkout

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions1
  • Tiny Voices Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tide Contractions and Labor Pro$9.99

Questions

Is JU COL Library Checkout free?
JU COL Library Checkout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JU COL Library Checkout or Tide have ads?
Neither JU COL Library Checkout nor Tide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JU COL Library Checkout or Tide?
JU COL Library Checkout ships an update every 3 months, and Tide weekly. Most recently, JU COL Library Checkout was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tide on October 15, 2026.

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