Comparison

RPS vs Librista

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

Head to head
About

RPS

Access comprehensive inmate information for your city or county, including booking details, mugshots, and release dates. Find nearby jails, view their hours, visitation rules, and get directions. Stay updated on recent arrests and releases.

Highlights
  • Jail booking and mugshot access
  • Inmate information display (name, picture, dates)
  • 24-hour arrest and release updates
  • Nearest jail identification and details
  • Jail map location and directions
  • Visitation rules and contact information
Features
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• Jail booking and Mugshot for RPS System • Show all inmates/prisoners information in your own City or County, including Name/ Picture/ Arrested Location, Arrested Date, Released Date/ Charges, PBR, Court Date ... • Get the newest update in 24-hour arrested, 24-hour released • Auto show your nearest Jail on the top of the list • See hours, address, website, visitation rules of Jail • See the location of jail on a map and get directions to it ------------------------ • For End-user who wants to see all inmates/prisoner information in your City or County Please contact us at support@myrps.com or (870)802 -3622 --------------- • For all organizations who want to get RPS Inmate System Please contact us at (870)802 -3622 or support@myrps.com

About

Librista

This app allows library patrons to access their library's online catalog, manage borrowed items, and discover new resources. Users can renew and reserve materials, create personalized book lists, and stay updated on new acquisitions. It also provides access to eBooks and information about library events.

Highlights
  • Search online library catalog
  • Renew and reserve items
  • Create personalized book lists
  • View trending and new items
  • Access eBooks
  • Scan ISBNs to check library availability
  • View account information (items out, fines)
Features
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If your library uses Atriuum as its cataloging software, you can download Librista - the companion app for patrons. With Librista, you can search the library’s online catalog and view your items out, renew and reserve items, create book lists, and more. To begin, use the Library Locator to find your Atriuum library by location or searching. To log on, enter the same credentials you normally use to access your library’s account. Based on your library’s policies, you may be able to register for a new account. Librista features: - View trending and newly added items. - Access eBooks if your library partners with other providers. - Place holds on books, DVDs, etc. - Watch subjects, authors, or series to be notified if your library acquires new items. - Save items and categorize them in book lists, such as Favorites, To Be Read, etc. - Find out about community groups/events if your library posts this information. - View account information, including items out, fines, etc. - Set preferences for when you receive alerts (based on your library’s notification policies). - Scan ISBNs to see if your library has a specific book before you purchase it. - Switch between different catalogs if you sometimes visit other libraries in your area.

Screenshots

RPS4 screens
Librista4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Librista at 4.8 against RPS's 2.4. Librista also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). RPS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Librista holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Librista has 2.6K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of RPS's written reviews are positive against 44% of Librista's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPS ships an update every 9 months, Librista every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RPS versus Librista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPSLibrista
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (92 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews44.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings922.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB91 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRelativity, Inc.Book Systems, Inc

Customer experience

RPS

All ratings92 ratings
Positive31.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative62.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive6.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative81.8%

Librista

All ratings2,581 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

RPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Librista

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless loading loops
  • Disappearing reading history
  • Login and account management issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and manage multiple library accounts
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Faster loading times
  • More intuitive user interface

In-app purchases

None

RPS

No in-app purchases

None

Librista

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPS free?
RPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Librista free?
Librista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RPS or Librista?
Librista is rated higher. RPS averages 2.4 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Librista averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do RPS or Librista have ads?
Neither RPS nor Librista shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPS or Librista?
RPS ships an update every 9 months, and Librista every 2 months. Most recently, RPS was updated on September 19, 2026 and Librista on September 24, 2026.

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