# Libraries Hawaii vs Little Free Library

The clearest difference is rating: Little Free Library at 3.8 against Libraries Hawaii's 1.7. Little Free Library also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 27%) and ratings volume (199 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Little Free Library holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Free Library has 199 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Libraries Hawaii's written reviews are positive against 47% of Little Free Library's.

Libraries Hawaii ships an update every 6 weeks, Little Free Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libraries Hawaii | Little Free Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-hawaii/id725314974/reviews) | **[3.8 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-free-library/id1555760218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **47.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChiliFresh.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/604699069) | [Little Free Library, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555760220) |

## What reviewers say

### Libraries Hawaii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-hawaii/id725314974)

Access the Hawaii State Public Library System's catalog from your mobile device. Search for books and movies, manage your account, place holds, and discover library events and hours.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Place and cancel holds, Manage library account, Scan item barcodes, View item details and reviews, Find library events and hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Little Free Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-free-library/id1555760218)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover nearby book-sharing locations with this app. Find libraries using filters, get directions, and save your favorites. Track your visits and leave notes for stewards. If you manage a library, update its details directly.

**Highlights:** Find nearby book-sharing locations, Search filters by location, Get directions and create routes, Favorite and track visited libraries, Leave notes in guest books, Edit library listings in real-time

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent map feature for locating libraries
- 📍 GPS-based location discovery
- ⭐ Ability to favorite and track visited libraries
- 🧭 Driving directions integration
- 📱 User-friendly interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and persistent crashes
- ⚠️ App won't open or load
- 🔄 Endless loading screens
- 📵 Incompatible with recent iOS updates
- ❌ Check-in feature consistently fails

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or after 2-3 clicks
- Instant crash when opening app
- Loading screen freezes indefinitely
- Check-in submit button spins forever without submitting
- Favorite feature causes immediate crash

**Requested features**

- Ability for non-stewards to add missing libraries
- Retroactive check-in date editing
- Children's book category indicator
- Book genre/category specifications
- Want-to-visit list separate from favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libraries Hawaii free?

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

### Is Little Free Library free?

Little Free Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Libraries Hawaii or Little Free Library?

Little Free Library is rated higher. Libraries Hawaii averages 1.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Little Free Library averages 3.8 from 199 ratings.

### Do Libraries Hawaii or Little Free Library have ads?

Neither Libraries Hawaii nor Little Free Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Libraries Hawaii or Little Free Library?

Libraries Hawaii ships an update every 6 weeks, and Little Free Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, Libraries Hawaii was updated on November 1, 2026 and Little Free Library on November 7, 2026.

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