# MyOCPL Mobile vs Guide Academy

The clearest difference is rating: Guide Academy at 5.0 against MyOCPL Mobile's 1.6. Guide Academy also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). MyOCPL Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Guide Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyOCPL Mobile has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyOCPL Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Guide Academy every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyOCPL Mobile | Guide Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myocpl-mobile/id6692631705/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guide-academy/id6752581335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 3.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [County of Orange](https://appshunter.io/developer/506793587) | [Seabird Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/901059927) |

## What reviewers say

### MyOCPL Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myocpl-mobile/id6692631705)

Access your local public library's collection and digital resources from your mobile device. Manage your account, borrow materials, and discover events and programs.

**Highlights:** Browse and search library catalog, Access digital resources (eBooks, eAudiobooks), Manage library account, Place holds and renew materials, Pay fines, Use digital library card for self-checkout, Find library hours and directions

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guide Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guide-academy/id6752581335)

This app provides a customizable portal for parents, staff, and the community to access school updates, submit notifications, and connect with the school. It offers easy access to important websites, event schedules, and school news, with features that can be rearranged for personalized use.

**Highlights:** School updates notifications, Absence and attendance submission, Direct school contact, Access to school websites, Upcoming events calendar, Social media and news feed, Customizable portal layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyOCPL Mobile free?

MyOCPL Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guide Academy free?

Guide Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyOCPL Mobile or Guide Academy?

Guide Academy is rated higher. MyOCPL Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Guide Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyOCPL Mobile or Guide Academy have ads?

Neither MyOCPL Mobile nor Guide Academy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyOCPL Mobile or Guide Academy?

MyOCPL Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and Guide Academy every 2 months. Most recently, MyOCPL Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guide Academy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*