NVDPL Mobile Library vs CPL Borrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NVDPL Mobile Library
Access your local library's digital collection and services from your mobile device. Browse titles, borrow ebooks and audiobooks, manage your account, and register for programs. It's your library on the go, offering convenience and easy access to resources.
- Browse digital catalog
- Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
- Access digital library card
- Place holds and renew items
- Register for library programs
- Manage multiple accounts
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Your library in the palm of your hands! NVDPL’s Mobile Library makes it easy to take your library on the go. Discover titles, place holds, manage your account, register for free programs, and so much more. Features: • Browse the catalogue & discover titles • Borrow available digital titles right from the app • Access your digital library card for use in-branch • Place holds & renew items on your account • Register to attend free library programs • Keep track of items you’ve borrowed • Switch accounts and manage household accounts conveniently from one app • Find library hours & contact information
CPL Borrow
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CPL Borrow 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CPL Borrow at every 3 weeks against NVDPL Mobile Library's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
NVDPL Mobile Library ships an update every 2 months, CPL Borrow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NVDPL Mobile Library | CPL Borrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NVDPL Mobile Library | Meescan Inc. |
In-app purchases
NVDPL Mobile Library
No in-app purchases
CPL Borrow
No in-app purchases
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