Comparison

LFPL vs Kidfile

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

Head to head
About

LFPL

Access your local library's catalog to search for books, DVDs, and CDs. Manage your account, reserve or renew items, and discover upcoming events at nearby branches. Stay connected with the library through social media and direct contact options.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Reserve and renew items
  • Check account status
  • View library events
  • Social media integration
  • Direct contact options
Features
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The Louisville Free Public Library at your fingertips! Search for books, movies, music, and more in the Library Catalog. Reserve or renew materials, check your account, reach out to Library staff with questions, find events and programs for all ages, and so much more…all for FREE.

About

Kidfile

Organize all essential child information in one secure place. Easily share details like allergies, medications, and contacts with caregivers via controlled links. Keep everyone informed with up-to-date information, ensuring your child's needs are met.

Highlights
  • Centralized child information storage
  • Secure sharing with controlled access
  • Customizable information fields
  • Real-time updates for caregivers
  • Access logging and revocation
  • Password protection for shared links
Features
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Kidfile, for parents, is the one place for everything about their kid. Share it with anyone who helps, in one tap. If you've ever re-texted your child's allergy info to a babysitter, searched your camera roll for the insurance card photo, or answered "what size shoe does she wear?" for the third time this month. Kidfile was built for parents just like you. HOW IT WORKS: Parents add their child. Fill in what matters; allergies, medications, emergency contacts, daily routine, clothing sizes, pediatrician info, insurance details, as much or as little as you need. Feeding types are inclusive of any age. When someone needs the info, you send one link. That's it. The person opens the link and sees allergies, meds, and the bedtime routine (or whatever you want them to see). Your mom opens it and has the right shoe size for birthday shopping. Your co-parent has the insurance info without asking. You fill it out once. Everyone who helps has what they need. WHO IT'S FOR: - Parents who carry every piece of kid info in their head and are tired of repeating it - Grandparents who want to help without constantly texting "what time is bedtime again?" - Babysitters, nannies, and caregivers, who need the essentials before every new family - Co-parents who need a shared, always-current source of truth - Anyone in your child's life who you choose to have the right info at the right time SHARING THAT YOU CONTROL: Share links can be one-time, expiring, or ongoing. You can add a password. You can revoke access instantly. And every time someone opens your child's care card, it's logged — who, when, and from where. Your child's name and health info never appear in a link. Everything uses random codes that can't be guessed. PRIVACY AND SECURITY: We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. We don't collect any information from children. You can export everything or delete your account at any time. Free and paid accounts get the same level of security. No exceptions. Terms of Use (EULA): http://kidfileapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://kidfileapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

LFPL4 screens
Kidfile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kidfile at 5.0 against LFPL's 3.6. Kidfile also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). LFPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kidfile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LFPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kidfile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LFPL has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LFPL ships an update every 14 months, Kidfile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LFPL versus Kidfile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLFPLKidfile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouisville Free Public LibraryDesign Develop Now

Customer experience

LFPL

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

Kidfile

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

In-app purchases

None

LFPL

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kidfile

Subscriptions2
  • Kidfile Standard7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Kidfile Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is LFPL free?
LFPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kidfile free?
Kidfile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LFPL or Kidfile?
Kidfile is rated higher. LFPL averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Kidfile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LFPL or Kidfile have ads?
Neither LFPL nor Kidfile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LFPL or Kidfile?
LFPL ships an update every 14 months, and Kidfile every 5 weeks. Most recently, LFPL was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kidfile on October 19, 2026.

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