# SFPL vs Enlighten

The clearest difference is rating: Enlighten at 5.0 against SFPL's 4.0. Enlighten also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). SFPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Enlighten sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. SFPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Enlighten holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SFPL has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SFPL ships an update every 4 months, Enlighten every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SFPL | Enlighten |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfpl/id952828394/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enlighten-me/id6768472131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [San Francisco Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591076880) | [Clive Downie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896381162) |

## What reviewers say

### SFPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfpl/id952828394)

Access your local library's catalog from your mobile device. Browse new releases, manage holds, renew borrowed items, and discover upcoming events. Plan your library visits with ease, all from your pocket.

**Highlights:** Browse new titles and recommendations, Place and manage holds, Renew checked out materials, Plan library visits, See upcoming events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Enlighten

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enlighten-me/id6768472131)

Transform scripture into visual art with a single tap. This app pairs King James Bible verses with unique imagery, allowing you to save and share these creations. It offers a peaceful, offline devotional experience without competitive features.

**Highlights:** Single-tap scripture-to-art transformation, Shareable verse cards, Offline King James database, Personal verse library, No algorithmic recommendations, Devotional practice for mobile

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enlighten Image Generation | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SFPL free?

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

### Is Enlighten free?

Enlighten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SFPL or Enlighten?

Enlighten is rated higher. SFPL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Enlighten averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SFPL or Enlighten have ads?

Neither SFPL nor Enlighten shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SFPL or Enlighten?

SFPL ships an update every 4 months, and Enlighten every 10 days. Most recently, SFPL was updated on October 24, 2026 and Enlighten on October 23, 2026.

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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.*