Comparison

The ARC Library vs Casper Buzz

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

Head to head
About

The ARC Library

Manage your book review workflow with this comprehensive tool. Track ARCs, deadlines, reading progress, and create polished reviews. Features include detailed statistics, a content creator hub, and a public reader profile.

Highlights
  • Track ARCs by ISBN, title, or barcode
  • Interactive reading calendar with deadlines
  • Detailed reading statistics and analytics
  • Rich text review editor with checklist
  • Content creator hub for social media campaigns
  • Public reader profile for showcasing stats
  • TBR spin wheel and Bingo Challenge
Features
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ARC Library is the all-in-one platform for ARC readers, reviewers, book content creators, and authors. Whether you're keeping an overflowing ARC list under control or running your own ARC campaigns, ARC Library brings your books, deadlines, reviews, teams, campaigns, and reader connections together in one place. FOR READERS TRACK YOUR ARCS Add books by title, ISBN, or barcode and keep track of everything from received to reviewed. Log your reading progress by pages, audio minutes, or percentage, and use reading pace calculations to stay ahead of deadlines. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE See publication dates, review deadlines, PR tasks, and other important dates in your reading calendar. Due-soon alerts help you see what needs your attention next. REVIEW EDITOR Write and save reviews directly in ARC Library. Keep notes and quotes while you read, use structured review prompts, and copy your finished review when you're ready to post. READING STATISTICS Explore detailed statistics covering your ARCs, personal books, reviews, teams, PR activity, ratings, genres, reading habits, and more. SPICE AND SWOON RATINGS Track spice and swoon levels for your books, explore your rating distributions, and filter your library by level. CONTENT CREATOR TOOLS Keep track of cover reveals, release posts, reviews, PR campaigns, and other content across your social channels. YOUR ARC READER PROFILE Create a shareable reader profile featuring your reading activity, reviews, favorite genres, social links, and more. Give authors and publishers a better picture of who you are as a reviewer. DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES Browse forms shared by authors for ARC applications, teams, campaigns, and other opportunities. TBR TOOLS Not sure what to read next? Use the TBR Spin Wheel, reading challenges, and other tools to make choosing your next book a little more fun. FOR AUTHORS MANAGE YOUR BOOKS Keep your books and their ARC information organized in one place. RUN ARC CAMPAIGNS Create and manage ARC campaigns, organize applications, work with readers, and keep track of your campaign from start to finish. FIND ARC READERS Use the Reader Database to discover readers based on genres, tropes, social platforms, activity, and other information they choose to share. CREATE AND SHARE FORMS Create forms for ARC applications, reader teams, PR campaigns, and more. Share them directly or make them discoverable through the ARC Library Form Catalog. MANAGE YOUR READERS Keep your ARC readers and campaign information organized without relying on scattered spreadsheets, forms, messages, and notes. BUILD YOUR TEAMS Create and manage reader teams and keep the people supporting your books connected to your campaigns. ONE LIBRARY, TWO SIDES OF THE ARC EXPERIENCE ARC Library brings readers and authors together while giving each side the tools they need. Readers get a home for their ARCs, reviews, deadlines, statistics, teams, and content. Authors get tools to manage books, campaigns, applications, readers, and ARC teams. FREE TO START Get started with ARC Library for free, with optional Premium plans unlocking additional tools, customization, statistics, and features. Built by a reader who wanted a better way to manage the beautifully chaotic world of ARCs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://arc-library.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://arc-library.com/privacy

About

Casper Buzz

This app serves as a comprehensive local guide for Casper, Wyoming. It centralizes information on events, news, and local businesses, making it easy to discover and plan activities within the community. Stay connected and informed about everything happening in your city.

Highlights
  • Local event listings
  • Community news updates
  • Local business directory
  • Discover outdoor adventures
  • Centralized information hub
  • Easy access to event details
Features
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Casper Buzz — Your City, All in One Place Casper Buzz brings everything happening in Casper, Wyoming together in one simple, easy-to-use app. No more digging through multiple websites, social pages, or event calendars. Casper Buzz is your central hub for staying informed, planning your week, and discovering what’s happening around you. What You’ll Find Inside Local Events — All in One Place Concerts, festivals, nightlife, family activities, and community events—organized, up-to-date, and easy to explore. Local News That Matters Stay informed with relevant, community-focused updates—no national noise, just what’s happening in Casper. Support Local Businesses Discover restaurants, shops, services, and hidden gems across Casper and surrounding areas. Explore Casper Living From outdoor adventures to local culture, find the best ways to experience life in Casper—from the North Platte River to Casper Mountain. Easy Access to Events Get the details you need—times, locations, and links—so you can plan faster and never miss out. Why Casper Buzz? Built specifically for Casper and surrounding communities Everything centralized in one app Clean, simple experience with minimal clutter Focused on real local value—not noise Casper Buzz is designed to make staying connected effortless—whether you're looking for something to do tonight or want to stay in the loop with your community. Built for Casper. Powered by Community. Casper Buzz isn’t just another app—it’s a platform built to connect residents, support local businesses, and keep the community informed. Stay Connected. Stay Local. Download Casper Buzz and experience everything your city has to offer—right at your fingertips. Privacy policy: https://www.casper-buzz.com/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The ARC Library4 screens
Casper Buzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The ARC Library at none against Casper Buzz's shown. The ARC Library also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The ARC Library sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Casper Buzz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The ARC Library against 5.0 for Casper Buzz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ARC Library has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The ARC Library ships an update every 9 days, Casper Buzz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The ARC Library versus Casper Buzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ARC LibraryCasper Buzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB71 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperRomana AdamkaCasper Buzz Midea Group LLC

Customer experience

The ARC Library

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Casper Buzz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

The ARC Library

Subscriptions8
  • ARC Addon (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • ARC Library Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Authors Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Combo Plan Monthly$12.991 Month
  • ARC Addon (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • ARC Library Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Author Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Combo Yearly$129.991 Year
2 purchases

Casper Buzz

Subscriptions2
  • Casper Buzz Monthly Access3 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Casper Buzz Annual Pass7 Days trial$12.001 Year

Questions

Is The ARC Library free?
The ARC Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Casper Buzz free?
Casper Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The ARC Library or Casper Buzz?
The ARC Library and Casper Buzz are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The ARC Library or Casper Buzz have ads?
Casper Buzz shows ads; The ARC Library does not.
Which is updated more often, The ARC Library or Casper Buzz?
The ARC Library ships an update every 9 days, and Casper Buzz every 4 months. Most recently, The ARC Library was updated on October 25, 2026 and Casper Buzz on October 20, 2026.

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