Comparison

CHRC Libraries vs South Wairarapa Libraries

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

CHRC Libraries

Central Highland Libraries

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

No ratingsView app →

South Wairarapa Libraries

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

No ratingsView app →

About

CHRC Libraries

Features

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Access Central Highland Libraries everywhere you go! Features: · Search the catalogue · Manage your account · Download eBooks and Audiobooks · Place holds · Renew books · Find library hours and directions · Connect with us on social media

About

South Wairarapa Libraries

Features

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Take South Wairarapa Libraries everywhere you go! Features: - Search the catalogue - Manage your account - Download eBooks and Audiobooks - Place holds - Renew items · Connect with us on social media - Check branch opening hours, location and get directions - Mobile self-checkout at library branches. and so much more!

Screenshots

CHRC Libraries4 screens

South Wairarapa Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CHRC Libraries at 15.6 against South Wairarapa Libraries's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHRC Libraries ships an update monthly, South Wairarapa Libraries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

CHRC Libraries versus South Wairarapa Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CHRC Libraries	South Wairarapa Libraries
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	48 MB	108 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	CHRC Libraries	South Wairarapa Libraries

In-app purchases

None

CHRC Libraries

No in-app purchases

None

South Wairarapa Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHRC Libraries free?

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

Is South Wairarapa Libraries free?

South Wairarapa Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CHRC Libraries or South Wairarapa Libraries have ads?

Neither CHRC Libraries nor South Wairarapa Libraries shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CHRC Libraries or South Wairarapa Libraries?

CHRC Libraries ships an update monthly, and South Wairarapa Libraries every 2 months. Most recently, CHRC Libraries was updated on October 25, 2026 and South Wairarapa Libraries on October 24, 2026.