LibrariesNI vs MyTeleDiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LibrariesNI
Access your library account on the go. Search the catalog, place holds, manage checked-out items, and discover new reading suggestions. You can even scan item barcodes to find them in the library.
- Search library catalog
- Place holds on items
- Manage user account
- Track checked-out items
- Scan item barcodes
- Discover suggested reading
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The Libraries NI app makes it quick and easy to access libraries on the go! Search Libraries NIβs catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your iOS device. Top Features β’ Search the Libraries NI catalog: Search for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items. β’ Manage your account: Keep track of your account with dynamic notifications and view your checked-out items, holds, fines, and account information. β’ Search by barcode: Use your deviceβs camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friendβs house or bookstore and search for available copies within Libraries NI. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at enquiries@librariesni.org.uk. Let us know what device and iOS version youβre using and the specific steps leading up to your issue, and weβll work with you to resolve it.
MyTeleDiary
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My TeleDiary can only be used by account holders. Use the rating scales to report on your feelings, symptoms and everyday well being with minimal effort required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyTeleDiary at every 6 weeks against LibrariesNI's every 4 months. MyTeleDiary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
LibrariesNI ships an update every 4 months, MyTeleDiary every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LibrariesNI | MyTeleDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northern Ireland Library Authority | TIYGA (NI) Ltd |
In-app purchases
LibrariesNI
No in-app purchases
MyTeleDiary
No in-app purchases
Questions
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