Comparison

My Library (LCSD) vs 3ook.com Li3rary

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

Head to head
About

My Library (LCSD)

Access Hong Kong Public Library services conveniently. Manage multiple accounts, search and reserve materials, receive personalized notifications, and pay fines. Locate nearby libraries and scan ISBNs for quick information.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple library accounts
  • Search, reserve, and renew materials
  • Personalized alert services
  • Locate nearest libraries via GPS
  • Scan ISBN barcodes
  • Pay fines and fees via mobile payment
Features
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"My Library" (the app), developed and maintained by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, provides a safe and convenient channel to access the services of the Hong Kong Public Libraries. Through the app, members of the public can: > access to and Management of multiple library accounts > viewing of transaction history > search, reserve and renew library materials > save and retrieve library materials in My Lists > check the addresses and opening hours of public libraries > locate the nearest libraries via GPS > use personalised alert services to receive notifications, including pick-up notices and due date reminders > search library materials by scanning the ISBN barcode > share the information of library materials to friends through e-mail, instant messaging tools and social sharing platforms > paying overdue fines and reservation fees by mobile payment services Personal Information Collection Statement 1. The personal data collected in the app will only be used for processing your library account or handling your enquiry. 2. The personal data required in the app include your library card number/Hong Kong identity card number and your library account password. Whether you store your personal data in the app is optional. If you have logged in with your Hong Kong identity card number, it will be converted and saved as a library card number. 3. The app will collect the device model, system version, usage and login records as general statistical data for helping the LCSD compile statistics or diagnosing system problems, so as to enhance the app and facilitate your use of our library services. 4. The app will obtain your location data via GPS and show you the nearest public libraries and any related information. Your location data will not be saved in the app. 5. The function of direct phone calling to branch libraries is provided in the app, but it will not collect any personal data. 6. The personalized library information notification service provided in the app will send the identifier of your device together with your alert messages to Apple Inc., from whom the messages will be pushed to your device. 7. The social media sharing function for library item information provided in the app will not release your personal data to any external parties. However, the privacy policy for handling personal data from other social media is beyond the control of LCSD and LCSD would not accept any joint liability. 8. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is committed to ensuring that all personal data provided through the app is handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. For details about the privacy policy of the LCSD, please refer to the website at the following URL: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/info_pdo.php

About

3ook.com Li3rary

Access thousands of Chinese ebooks with Cantonese, Mandarin, and English narration. Switch seamlessly between reading and listening, and own your books permanently. A subscription unlocks unlimited borrowing, custom narration, and exclusive discounts.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Chinese ebooks
  • Cantonese, Mandarin, English narration
  • Seamless read/listen switching
  • Own books permanently
  • Unlimited borrowing with Plus
  • Custom voice narration
Features
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3ook.com offers thousands of Chinese ebooks with Cantonese, Mandarin, and English narration — so every book can be read and heard. Buy once and own permanently: your books live in your wallet, not locked to a platform. - SWITCH BETWEEN READING & LISTENING Switch seamlessly between reading and listening modes for the perfect experience anytime, anywhere. - EVERY BOOK BECOMES AN AUDIOBOOK Most books come with narration in multiple voices, creating an immersive listening experience. (Excluding titles with license restrictions) - YOUR ALL-YOU-CAN-READ LIBRARY With 3ook.com Plus, borrow from an extensive curation of books and read or listen to as many as you like — like a streaming service for books. Plus also unlocks a custom voice (record your own narrator), 20% off every book, dark mode, and real-time support. - OWN YOUR BOOKS FOREVER Your books stay in your wallet even if the platform changes. Sign in with email to connect your own wallet. Read. Listen. Own.

Screenshots

My Library (LCSD)1 screens
3ook.com Li3rary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Library (LCSD) at none against 3ook.com Li3rary's 2. My Library (LCSD) also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 3ook.com Li3rary's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads 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. 3ook.com Li3rary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. My Library (LCSD) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for My Library (LCSD) against 5.0 for 3ook.com Li3rary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Library (LCSD) ships an update every 4 months, 3ook.com Li3rary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
My Library (LCSD) versus 3ook.com Li3rary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Library (LCSD)3ook.com Li3rary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeisure and Cultural Services DepartmentLiker Land, Inc.

Customer experience

My Library (LCSD)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3ook.com Li3rary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Library (LCSD)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

3ook.com Li3rary

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Member (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Plus Member (Yearly)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is My Library (LCSD) free?
My Library (LCSD) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3ook.com Li3rary free?
3ook.com Li3rary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Library (LCSD) or 3ook.com Li3rary?
My Library (LCSD) and 3ook.com Li3rary are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do My Library (LCSD) or 3ook.com Li3rary have ads?
Neither My Library (LCSD) nor 3ook.com Li3rary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Library (LCSD) or 3ook.com Li3rary?
My Library (LCSD) ships an update every 4 months, and 3ook.com Li3rary weekly. Most recently, My Library (LCSD) was updated on October 15, 2026 and 3ook.com Li3rary on October 10, 2026.

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