RPS vs Librista
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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)
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | RPS | Librista |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (92 ratings) | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | 44.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Relativity, Inc. | Book Systems, Inc |
Customer experience
RPS
Librista
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
RPS
No in-app purchases
Librista
No in-app purchases









