Comparison

BibliotequesXBM vs Gwido

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

Head to head
About

BibliotequesXBM

Manage your library card, browse the catalog, and reserve items. Discover nearby libraries and activities, book internet sessions, and receive event notifications. Access all your library services conveniently from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Digital library card
  • Catalog browsing
  • Item reservations and renewals
  • Internet session booking
  • Library and activity locator
  • Event notifications
Features
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BibliotequesXBM is the application developed by the Diputació de Barcelona that allows you to save your library card and that of your family on your mobile, and access to the library services. You can also check the catalog and your personal space, where you will be able to see what documents you have in loan, renew documents, make reservations or cancel them. It also allows you to book Internet sessions in libraries. Find and locate on the map the activities and libraries closest to the point where you are located or regarding the location you indicate. You can search for activities by keyword, date, type of activity, municipality, library and library, as well as save favorite activities and libraries in the application and calendar of your phone. And receive notifications of various events and incidents around your favorite libraries and library buses. The basic information of each library includes schedules, location on the map, how to get there, contact information and programmed activities. In the case of bibliobusos you will also find information about the stops and activities, and you can contact your library to make requests for documents. The library network is made up of more than 225 libraries and 10 libraries.

About

Gwido

This mobile application provides users of the Gwido educational management system with access to essential information and daily activity features. It offers a streamlined way to stay connected with educational events and administrative tasks.

Highlights
  • Access basic information
  • Essential daily activity functions
  • Educational context features
  • Streamlined access
Features
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Aplicació per a dispositius mòbils per a persones usuàries del sistema de gestió de centres educatius Gwido. Permet accedir a informació bàsica i a funcions essencials relacionades amb l'activitat diària dins el context educatiu Gwido.

Screenshots

BibliotequesXBM4 screens
Gwido4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gwido at 40% against BibliotequesXBM's 6%. Gwido also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BibliotequesXBM ships an update every 6 months, Gwido every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
BibliotequesXBM versus Gwido: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibliotequesXBMGwido
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiputacio de BarcelonaGwido Railway SL

Customer experience

BibliotequesXBM

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative86.0%

Gwido

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

BibliotequesXBM

No in-app purchases

None

Gwido

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BibliotequesXBM free?
BibliotequesXBM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gwido free?
Gwido is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BibliotequesXBM or Gwido have ads?
Neither BibliotequesXBM nor Gwido shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BibliotequesXBM or Gwido?
BibliotequesXBM ships an update every 6 months, and Gwido every 4 months. Most recently, BibliotequesXBM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gwido on November 3, 2026.

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