Comparison

LibrariesNI vs MyTeleDiary

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Place holds on items
  • Manage user account
  • Track checked-out items
  • Scan item barcodes
  • Discover suggested reading
Features
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The Libraries NI app makes it quick and easy to access libraries on the go! Search Libraries NI’s 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 device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friend’s 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 you’re using and the specific steps leading up to your issue, and we’ll work with you to resolve it.

About

MyTeleDiary

Features
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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.

Screenshots

LibrariesNI4 screens
MyTeleDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
LibrariesNI versus MyTeleDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibrariesNIMyTeleDiary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews26.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorthern Ireland Library AuthorityTIYGA (NI) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

LibrariesNI

No in-app purchases

None

MyTeleDiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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