# Mid vs Storybutton

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mid at none against Storybutton's 2. Mid also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Storybutton's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storybutton sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively.

Mid ships an update monthly, Storybutton weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mid | Storybutton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mid-hudson-libraries/id6738960393/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybutton/id6777717111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mid-Hudson Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770320161) | [Storybutton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721128949) |

## What reviewers say

### Mid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mid-hudson-libraries/id6738960393)

Manage your library account, search the catalog, and borrow digital content like eBooks and eAudiobooks. Discover library events, get directions, and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Manage account, Download eBooks and eAudiobooks, Place holds, Find library events and hours, Store multiple library cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Storybutton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybutton/id6777717111)

This app is an audio player designed for families, allowing easy addition of MP3s and podcasts for offline listening. It features curated content discovery and organization tools for audio cards, perfect for screen-free entertainment.

**Highlights:** Add MP3s and podcasts, Offline listening, Curated content discovery, Organized audio cards, Screen-free audio experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storybutton Full Access - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Storybutton Full Access — Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mid free?

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

### Is Storybutton free?

Storybutton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mid or Storybutton?

Mid is rated higher. Mid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Storybutton averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Mid or Storybutton have ads?

Neither Mid nor Storybutton shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mid or Storybutton?

Mid ships an update monthly, and Storybutton weekly. Most recently, Mid was updated on October 30, 2026 and Storybutton on November 5, 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.*