Comparison

Libib vs NOVUM Hub

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

Head to head
About

Libib

Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.

Highlights
  • Scan books, board games, movies, music, and video games
  • Barcode scanner
  • Tag, review, and rate items
  • Add notes to items
  • Publish your library online
  • Syncs with website
Features
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Libib is a small org and home library cataloging app that allows you to scan in your books, board games, movies, music and video games. Mobile app works in concert with Libib's website, where you can tag, review, rate, import, make notes and publish your library! Includes a built-in high quality barcode scanner! We are committed to your privacy: • We do not have advertisements • We do not sell or share your data

About

NOVUM Hub

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The NOVUM Hub is a free community and education-based tool that empowers the lives of those who have been diagnosed with PCOS. THIS APP ALLOWS YOU TO: • Connect with a huge community and build supportive relationships that last a lifetime. • Privately share your story with those who know exactly what you go through. • Chat with qualified PCOS coaches, and get your questions answered promptly. • Learn more about your body & PCOS with expert-led video modules created by nutritionists, medical doctors and mental health experts. FEATURES YOU’ll LOVE: • Get notified whenever a PCOS coach or community member reaches out. • Watch, replay and comment on PCOS-specific video modules. • React or comment on posts within the community chat forums. • Share posts of your own, and feel supported by people who care. • Personalise your profile with photos, activity badges and more. DISCLAIMER: All content is for educational purposes only. We do not intend for the content to be a substitute for professional medical advice, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Libib4 screens
NOVUM Hub3 screens

Verdict

The call

Libib and NOVUM Hub are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Libib versus NOVUM Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibibNOVUM Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLibib, Inc.NOVUM Collective Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Libib

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after adding multiple items
  • Deleted items not recoverable
  • Syncing issues between app and website versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort by author, series, or publication date
  • Option to view collections in grid/cover view
  • Functionality to mark books as read/unread
  • Integration with e-book/reading apps
  • Sharing/collaboration features for libraries

NOVUM Hub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Libib

No in-app purchases

None

NOVUM Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Libib free?
Libib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOVUM Hub free?
NOVUM Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Libib or NOVUM Hub have ads?
Neither Libib nor NOVUM Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libib or NOVUM Hub?
Libib ships an update fortnightly, and NOVUM Hub fortnightly. Most recently, Libib was updated on October 11, 2026 and NOVUM Hub on October 10, 2026.

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