Comparison

MyGarlands vs FRGML Library App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyGarlands

Stay connected with The Garlands of Barrington's community. Access activity schedules, dining menus, transportation information, and submit work orders. The app also features member and staff directories, news, weather, and photo galleries.

Highlights
  • Activity and transportation schedules
  • Dining menus
  • Work order requests
  • Member and staff directories
  • Community news and photos
  • Local weather updates
Features
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The MyGarlands App makes it easy for you to keep in touch with the programs and services at The Garlands of Barrington. You can access activity and transportation schedules, dining menus and more using a power set of features designed specifically for Garlands' members. Some features included: • EngAGE Programs – The Garlands community event schedule with event description and location. • Dining – Menus posted from all restaurants. • Transportation – Transportation schedules and information • Work Orders – Customizable service and maintenance requests that deliver notification to staff • Member Directory – Directory with member contact info, profile and photo • Team Member Directory – Directory with team member contact info • Garlands News – News from The Garlands • Weather – Stay informed with local weather • Our Channel – Slideshow of The Garlands events and announcements • Photos – Gallery of The Garlands photos • Settings – Accessibility settings for visual impairments, system information, and more MyGarlands powered by Touchtown Resident Apps. Touchtown’s complete Lifestyle Suite helps communities manage all resident-facing communication with a unified, comprehensive software solution.

About

FRGML Library App

Features
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Fox River Grove Memorial Library at your fingertips, everywhere you go! Manage your account, search the catalog, place holds, check due dates, renew items, access digital content, and more with this mobile app.

Screenshots

MyGarlands4 screens
FRGML Library App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FRGML Library App at every 4 months against MyGarlands's every 8 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyGarlands ships an update every 8 months, FRGML Library App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MyGarlands versus FRGML Library App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyGarlandsFRGML Library App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBarrington Venture Holding Company LLCFox River Grove Public Library District

In-app purchases

None

MyGarlands

No in-app purchases

None

FRGML Library App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyGarlands free?
MyGarlands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FRGML Library App free?
FRGML Library App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyGarlands or FRGML Library App have ads?
Neither MyGarlands nor FRGML Library App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyGarlands or FRGML Library App?
MyGarlands ships an update every 8 months, and FRGML Library App every 4 months. Most recently, MyGarlands was updated on November 1, 2026 and FRGML Library App on November 3, 2026.

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