BKLYN Library vs DeepDive Audio Courses
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BKLYN Library
Access and manage your library account from your mobile device. Browse physical and digital collections, manage checkouts and holds, and utilize mobile checkout features. The app also supports managing multiple library cards.
- Browse physical and digital collections
- Manage checkouts and holds
- Mobile checkout
- Manage multiple library cards
- Create booklists
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-Browse the library's physical and digital collection -Manage your checkouts, holds, and booklists. -Mobile checkout -Manage multiple library cards
DeepDive Audio Courses
Access expert-led courses and engage with a learning community on your device. Learn at your own pace, track progress, and connect with instructors and fellow learners. Focus on meaningful education without distractions.
- Expert-led audio courses
- Downloadable content
- Learn at your own pace
- Community forums
- Progress tracking
- Instructor interaction
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DeepDive is a creative learning platform that brings expert-led courses and a vibrant community directly to your device. Whether you're looking to develop your craft, explore big ideas, or learn on the go, DeepDive gives you access to world-class instruction—anytime, anywhere. With the DeepDive app, you can: Stream or download in-depth courses taught by leading experts and creators Learn at your own pace, on your schedule Join a supportive community of learners to share ideas, ask questions, and stay motivated Participate in challenges, connect with instructors, and track your progress No fluff. No gimmicks. Just deep, meaningful learning designed for real life. Download the app today and start your DeepDive. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DeepDive Audio Courses at 5.0 against BKLYN Library's 4.2. DeepDive Audio Courses also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). BKLYN Library's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 1) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DeepDive Audio Courses holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BKLYN Library has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BKLYN Library ships an update every 5 months, DeepDive Audio Courses fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BKLYN Library | DeepDive Audio Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (104 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #209 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brooklyn Public Library | BRAD LISTI |
Customer experience
BKLYN Library
DeepDive Audio Courses
Bugs and requests
BKLYN Library
Reported bugs
13 issues- App broken, page blank, books overdue
- App stops working after a while, needs re-download
- Mobile checkout involves buffering
- Constantly signing out, need to re-enter details
- Added accounts disappear after re-login
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- App doesn't load, says not connected to internet
- App stuck on blank screen, no sign-in option
- Books disappear under Checkouts and Holds
- App is super slow and glitchy
- App doesn't load, gets stuck, can't change accounts
- App stops working after a few days, kicks user off
- Cannot get app to work on library WiFi
- Age restricted to 17+
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back location finder with hours
- Keep users logged in
- Improve branch hours/closures display
- Allow offline access to library card
DeepDive Audio Courses
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BKLYN Library
No in-app purchases
DeepDive Audio Courses
No in-app purchases
Questions
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