NBPL vs Schertz Public Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NBPL
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew items, and make reservations. Stay connected with your local library from anywhere.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew items
- Reserve items
- Stay connected with library
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Access your New Braunfels Public Library account from your device any time, any place. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve items and keep in touch with the Library!
Schertz Public Library
Access all library services from your device. Manage your account, place holds, search the catalog, and view upcoming events. Get a digital library card for easy access anytime, anywhere.
- Manage library account
- Place holds on items
- Search catalog
- View programs and events
- Digital library card
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With the SPL app, you can access everything the Library has to offer, whether you're at the Library, at home, or on the go. Manage your account, place holds, search the catalog, view upcoming programs and events, access a digital version of your library card, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Schertz Public Library at 5.0 against NBPL's 4.5. NBPL's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Schertz Public Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
NBPL ships an update every 3 weeks, Schertz Public Library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NBPL | Schertz Public Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | City of New Braunfels | City of Schertz (municipal Office) |
Customer experience
NBPL
Schertz Public Library
In-app purchases
NBPL
No in-app purchases
Schertz Public Library
No in-app purchases
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