LibrariesWest vs Greatest Mindset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LibrariesWest
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on new books. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Mobile access
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Access LibrariesWest from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
Greatest Mindset
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Live a more fulfilling, positive life through the power of gratitude. The Greatest Mindset App helps you slow down, reflect, and appreciate the people and things that truly matter. With tools designed to support daily gratitude and simple mindset shifts, you can improve wellbeing, focus, and overall happiness. Key Features • Daily gratitude prompts to build a positive mindset • Journalling tools for reflection and clarity • Food journals to support healthier lifestyle choices • Habit tracking to stay consistent and motivated • Easy-to-use interface for everyday use Start building a stronger mindset and living a more fulfilling life today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LibrariesWest at Free against Greatest Mindset's $4.99. Greatest Mindset's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
LibrariesWest is free to download; Greatest Mindset costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LibrariesWest ships an update every 2 months, Greatest Mindset weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LibrariesWest | Greatest Mindset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Somerset County Council Library Service | Edworthy Media and Technology Limited |
Bugs and requests
LibrariesWest
Reported bugs
20 issues- Login PIN not recognized
- App freezes and becomes unusable
- Camera not working for verification
- App stops music playback
- FastBack renewal error
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- App won't open unless via App Store
- Unable to connect to server
- Linked accounts repeatedly unlinked
- App doesn't work at night
- Invalid date error when reserving
- Charges appear on returned books
- App stops working after update
- White screen on launch after update
- Hangs on loading screen
- Blank screen with 'image not available'
- Scrolling not working on loans
- Cannot search or reserve
- Linked accounts disappear
- Catalogue search not working
- Barcode scanner not working
Requested features
6 requests- Add loan history section
- Indicate font size in book info
- Add wish list option
- Improve search functionality
- Add browsing by categories
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- Add notes area
Greatest Mindset
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LibrariesWest
No in-app purchases
Greatest Mindset
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LibrariesWest free?
Is Greatest Mindset free?
Do LibrariesWest or Greatest Mindset have ads?
Which is updated more often, LibrariesWest or Greatest Mindset?
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