Auckland Libraries vs Waitomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auckland Libraries
Access your local library's collection from your mobile device. Search for books, eBooks, and more, manage your account, and renew items. Use a digital library card and store family cards for easy access.
- Search catalog
- Borrow eBooks and audiobooks
- Request and renew items
- Manage library account
- Digital library card
- Find library locations
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Search for books, eBooks, DVDs, audiobooks and more on the Auckland Libraries app! Request and renew your library items, manage your library account, browse eBooks and eAudiobooks, find a library in your area and connect with us on social media. Use a digital version of your library card and add the library cards of your whānau to manage them all in one place. The Auckland Libraries app is free for you to download and use, and helps make the library accessible to you anytime, anywhere.
Waitomo
This app helps users find the cheapest fuel prices and offers rewards for purchases. It allows for in-app payments, provides opportunities to win free fuel through games, and facilitates gifting fuel credit to friends and family. Users can also locate nearby stations and refer others for additional benefits.
- Save on fuel prices
- Pay in-app
- Spin to win free fuel
- Scratch to win rewards
- Refer friends for spins
- Gift fuel credit
- Find nearest stations
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Kiwis #1 fuel app for savings beyond the pump price. We’re proud to be 100% Kiwi-owned and operated. At Waitomo, it’s all about Kiwis fueling Kiwis with fairer fuel prices, no gimmicks, no fluff, just straight-up value. Why thousands of Kiwis choose Waitomo every day: ● Save beyond the pump price: Our prices are always sharp, fair and transparent, and by using the Waitomo app, you unlock even sweeter savings and rewards. ● Pay in-app: It’s quick, safe and easy fueling with just your phone. ● Spin to win: Collect spins every time you fuel $20 or more, and you could score free Moolah for your tank. ● Scratch to win: Every dollar you spend in-app is banked. Hit $150, $300 and then $450 in a month and unlock a scratchie at every milestone, giving you the chance to win back up to $20 worth of Moolah. Sweet as! ● Refer and score: Invite your mates to Waitomo and earn free spins when they join! ● Share the love with gifting: Gift Waitomo Moolah to your mates and whanau in need of a tank top-up. ● Find your nearest station: Locate Waitomo sites across Aotearoa in just a few taps. With Waitomo, you’re not just filling up, you’re backing a Kiwi-owned business, putting money back into Kiwi communities and getting rewarded along the way. Fair fuel. Kiwi-owned. Kiwi proud. Kiwis fueling Kiwis. Please note that app users should be 17 years of age or over. No actual money is spent by any users of the app for a stake in the spin to win or scratch to win features, and the prizes (Waitomo Moolah and other offers under the app) are not redeemable for cash and do not offer real money as rewards. For further details please read the frequently asked questions and terms and conditions for the app. Frequently asked questions: http://waitomogroup.co.nz/waitomoapp-faq/ Terms and conditions: http://www.waitomogroup.co.nz/waitomoapp-terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waitomo at 84% against Auckland Libraries's 28%. Waitomo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Auckland Libraries's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Auckland Libraries ships an update every 3 months, Waitomo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auckland Libraries | Waitomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Auckland Council | Waitomo Group Limited |
Customer experience
Auckland Libraries
Waitomo
Bugs and requests
Auckland Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Waitomo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Double charging on credit card transactions
- App not compatible with newer iOS versions
- Location detection issues causing problems at pump
Requested features
4 requests- Increase spend limit for larger fuel tanks
- Add option to set custom fill-up amount
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide more payment method options
In-app purchases
Auckland Libraries
No in-app purchases
Waitomo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Auckland Libraries free?
Is Waitomo free?
Do Auckland Libraries or Waitomo have ads?
Which is updated more often, Auckland Libraries or Waitomo?
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