# LibraryThing vs Bettendorf Public Library

The clearest difference is rating: Bettendorf Public Library at 5.0 against LibraryThing's 3.5. LibraryThing's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bettendorf Public Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LibraryThing has 288 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibraryThing | Bettendorf Public Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettendorf-public-library/id6740091454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LibraryThing.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397718884) | [Bettendorf Public Library Information Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788343793) |

## What reviewers say

### LibraryThing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489)

Catalog your personal book, DVD, and CD collections. Easily add items by searching or scanning barcodes. Enhance your catalog with high-resolution cover photos and browse your collection visually.

**Highlights:** Catalog books, DVDs, and CDs, Search for media items, Scan ISBN barcodes, Add high-resolution cover photos, Browse collection by cover type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick barcode scanning
- 👍 Useful for cataloging library
- 🚀 Fast book addition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and editing capabilities
- 🤖 Outdated and dated UI

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working
- Books disappearing from catalog
- Editing and saving issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom collections
- Offline access to library
- Integration with other book apps
- Lending/loan tracking feature


### Bettendorf Public Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettendorf-public-library/id6740091454)

Access your local library's collection on the go. Search the catalog, place holds, check item status, and renew borrowed materials. Discover upcoming events and easily browse e-books.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Place holds on items, Check item status, Renew borrowed items, Browse and checkout e-books, View event calendar

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibraryThing free?

LibraryThing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bettendorf Public Library free?

Bettendorf Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LibraryThing or Bettendorf Public Library?

Bettendorf Public Library is rated higher. LibraryThing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Bettendorf Public Library averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LibraryThing or Bettendorf Public Library have ads?

Neither LibraryThing nor Bettendorf Public Library shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*