BibliotequesXBM vs Poblet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Digital library card
- Catalog browsing
- Item reservations and renewals
- Internet session booking
- Library and activity locator
- Event notifications
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BibliotequesXBM is the application developed by the DiputaciΓ³ 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.
Poblet
Explore the history and life of a twelfth-century Cistercian monastery with this multimedia guide. Features multilingual audio tours, customizable tour lengths, and detailed maps to enhance your visit.
- Multilingual audio tours (English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German)
- Selectable tour lengths
- In-app maps
- Historical insights
- Monastic community information
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This multimedia guide will give you insights into the life and history of the monastic community that has lived in this Cistercian monastery since the twelfth century. Features: - Tour available in English, Catalan, Spanish, French and German. Only the audio commentary in the language you choose will be downloaded to your device. - Choose between two tour lengths depending on how much time you have. - App includes maps of every area. Useful Tips: - Bring your headphones and make sure your phone battery is fully charged. - Plan your visit ahead, bearing in mind that you will not be able to access the cloister and surrounding areas during the middle hours of the day. Privacy: This app does not collect or process personal data. Intellectual Property: The entirety of the app (audios, texts, images, music, brands, logos and design elements, as well as the structure, selection, order and presentation of the content) is the property of Trama Media or of third parties that have authorised their use. Any type of exploitation is forbidden, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, public communication and transformation without express authorisation. The user is obliged to use the content in a diligent, correct and legal manner and, in particular, not to eliminate or alter the copyright and other identifying information concerning the rights of Trama Media and of third parties incorporated into the content, as well as into the technical protective measures or other information mechanism that may form part of the content. In addition, the user is forbidden from using the content and, in particular, information of any kind obtained during their navigation in order to send advertising, communications of a commercial nature or unsolicited bulk messages regardless of their purpose, and will also refrain from commercialising or disseminating this information in any way. Β© All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Poblet at 60% against BibliotequesXBM's 6%. Poblet also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BibliotequesXBM ships an update every 6 months, Poblet every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BibliotequesXBM | Poblet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diputacio de Barcelona | Trama Media |
Customer experience
BibliotequesXBM
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In-app purchases
BibliotequesXBM
No in-app purchases
Poblet
No in-app purchases
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