Libraries Hawaii vs The Library District
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Libraries Hawaii
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.
- Search library catalog
- Place and cancel holds
- Manage library account
- Scan item barcodes
- View item details and reviews
- Find library events and hours
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Hawaii State Public Library System's app takes library catalog to your iPhone and iPad - search library's collection, place a hold, manage your account and much more. Features: - Scan any item's barcode anywhere and see its availability in your library - Search for books, movies and other items on library's catalog - Get details item details including user reviews - Place and cancel holds - See checked out items - Find out about events at your library and working hours
The Library District
Access your local library's resources on the go. Manage your account, search the catalog, place holds, and discover free events and online resources. Reserve rooms for meetings and events, all from your mobile device.
- Account management
- Catalog search and holds
- Event browsing and notifications
- Online resource access
- Room reservations
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Enjoy the Library District anytime, anywhere! Using our free mobile app, you can: • Manage your account. • Search our catalog & place holds. • Browse our free weekly events & get push notifications. • Enjoy instant access to entertaining & educational online resources. • Reserve rental rooms for meetings & events. • Plus, so much more! Discover the power of your free library card in the palm of your hand!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Library District at 82% against Libraries Hawaii's 27%. The Library District also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Libraries Hawaii ships an update every 6 weeks, The Library District every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Libraries Hawaii | The Library District |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChiliFresh.com | Las Vegs-Clrk Cnty Lbry Dist F |
Customer experience
Libraries Hawaii
The Library District
In-app purchases
Libraries Hawaii
No in-app purchases
The Library District
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Libraries Hawaii free?
Is The Library District free?
Do Libraries Hawaii or The Library District have ads?
Which is updated more often, Libraries Hawaii or The Library District?
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