Comparison

Queens Public Library vs P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary

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

Head to head
About

Queens Public Library

Access library services on your mobile device. Read, listen to, and watch materials, search the catalog, manage your account, and discover events. Connect with your local library community anywhere with a network connection.

Highlights
  • Read, listen, and watch materials
  • Search library catalog
  • Manage account information
  • Request books
  • Search and register for events
  • Find library locations
  • Join online community
Features
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The Queens Public Library App is your gateway to QPL’s services on your mobile device. Our revamped application represents a leap forward in usability, speed, and convenience for our users. You can read, listen to, and watch materials directly, search our catalog, view account information, request books, search and register for events, find our locations, ask for assistance, join our vibrant online community, and much more. The QPL Mobile App is compatible with both iPhones and iPads. Experience Queens Public Library like never before, anywhere you have a network connection.

About

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary

This app connects parents, students, teachers, and administrators with school news, resources, and event information. It provides quick access to important updates and interactive tools to keep the school community informed.

Highlights
  • School news updates
  • Interactive event calendars
  • Access to online resources
  • Community connection tools
Features
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The P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed! The P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary app features: - Important news from your school - Interactive resources including event calendars and more - Quick access to online resources

Screenshots

Queens Public Library4 screens
P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary at monthly against Queens Public Library's every 7 months. P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Queens Public Library's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Queens Public Library holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Queens Public Library has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Queens Public Library ships an update every 7 months, P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Queens Public Library versus P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueens Public LibraryP.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (64 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews29.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQueens Borough Public LibraryNew York City Geographic District 24

Customer experience

Queens Public Library

All ratings53 ratings
Positive54.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative39.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive29.1%
Neutral16.5%
Negative54.4%

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Queens Public Library

Reported bugs

41 issues
  • Scan function doesn't work on iPhone
  • App freezes when accepting terms
  • App freezes when trying to accept terms
  • Pages take a long time to load
  • Search doesn't separate books and movies
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  • Search doesn't work
  • Search button turns into a blank screen
  • App does not show requests or checked out books
  • Search button goes blank, only shows recommended books
  • No notifications for holds or due dates
  • Cannot see checkouts or other functions
  • Cannot request books
  • Logged out randomly, error with login
  • Login info incorrect error
  • Keeps saying number and PIN are invalid
  • Does not recognize card number and email
  • App crashes when trying to request a book
  • App kicks out when trying to request a book on iPhone 6 and 7
  • App closes when clicking 'request'
  • App crashes all the time
  • App opens in phone dimensions on iPad
  • Messages keeps crashing the app
  • CAPTCHA image doesn't show when contacting library
  • App crashes when trying to place a request
  • Library location information not available when requesting a book
  • Card number and PIN not working
  • App crashes on launch after iOS 12 update
  • App immediately exits after opening
  • App doesn't work with iOS 12
  • App crashes in iOS 12 environment
  • App doesn't open after installing iOS 12
  • App stopped working after updating to iOS 12
  • Login issues after update
  • Local library shows closed when it's open
  • Update has broken the app, cannot log in
  • App showing old overdue books, not current ones
  • Cannot view available ebooks
  • Cannot log on, black screen
  • Request function not working properly
  • False info about checked out books
  • App not working after update, cannot login

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add renewal feature
  • Add 'would read again' list
  • Add 'favorite lists' or 'save for later'
  • Add history of checked-out books
  • Add option to rate books (1-5 stars)
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  • Add Apple Wallet support for library cards
  • Offer special notification features for events
  • Add a wishlist feature
  • Ability to type library name in search
  • Display requested books and queue position
  • Develop a version for kids or change age rating
  • Add a text feature for request notifications
  • Confirm a return feature

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Queens Public Library

No in-app purchases

None

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Queens Public Library free?
Queens Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary free?
P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Queens Public Library or P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary?
Queens Public Library is rated higher. Queens Public Library averages 3.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Queens Public Library or P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary have ads?
Neither Queens Public Library nor P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Queens Public Library or P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary?
Queens Public Library ships an update every 7 months, and P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary monthly. Most recently, Queens Public Library was updated on October 23, 2026 and P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary on October 24, 2026.

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