Comparison

BiblioParma vs MUHS Library

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

Head to head
About

BiblioParma

Easily search library catalogs for books and documents, check availability, and manage your loans. Save items to your personal bibliography, suggest new purchases, and view library locations and hours.

Highlights
  • Search library holdings
  • Check item availability
  • Request and extend loans
  • Save items to personal bibliography
  • Suggest items for purchase
  • View library map and hours
  • Real-time news and events
Features
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With BiblioUnipr you can search the library catalogue for books and documents in libraries in the Parma Library System. You can: - Search library holdings for availability of books and other materials or use a fast bar code search to find documents. - Check the availability of documents in libraries. - Request or place booking for the loan of an item or extend an item’s loan period. - Save items in your personal bibliography. - Suggest an item for purchase to the librarian. - Check your status as a library patron. Furthermore, this version includes: - iPad desing which uses the the full iPad screen to make more information immediately available - new search filters and capabilities using facets and classifications: tags, authors, year of publication, material types, etc... - you can now choose multiple preferred libraries - listings highlight documents available in preferred libraries - document details show availability on the same page - you can now share events, news and titles on the major social networks - suggested reading tips ("people who have read this, have also read...") - your personal bibliography can now be synchronized with the library system portal and with all your devices. - view of libraries and subsystems and a map of all libraries in the Parma Library System also provides useful information (address, opening hours etc..) - news and events are updated in real time from the library system Portal - access the "Ask a Librarian" service

About

MUHS Library

Features
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Access the information and resources you need from anywhere, anytime. Configurable features for information providers include integrated search, event registrations, room bookings, form submissions and more all backed by a highly customizable web-based CMS for near real time content updates and submissions management.

Screenshots

BiblioParma4 screens
MUHS Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BiblioParma at every 5 weeks against MUHS Library's every 8 months. BiblioParma also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BiblioParma ships an update every 5 weeks, MUHS Library every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BiblioParma versus MUHS Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiblioParmaMUHS Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOT BEYOND SRLStacks Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BiblioParma

No in-app purchases

None

MUHS Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BiblioParma free?
BiblioParma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MUHS Library free?
MUHS Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BiblioParma or MUHS Library have ads?
Neither BiblioParma nor MUHS Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BiblioParma or MUHS Library?
BiblioParma ships an update every 5 weeks, and MUHS Library every 8 months. Most recently, BiblioParma was updated on September 5, 2026 and MUHS Library on September 4, 2026.

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