Comparison

Iguana Library vs Coolblue

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

Head to head
About

Iguana Library

Easily search, reserve, and renew library materials. Scan book ISBNs to check availability and manage your loans. Find library branch details, contact information, and opening hours.

Highlights
  • Search library collection
  • Scan ISBN barcodes
  • Reserve and renew items
  • Manage wish list
  • View branch information
  • Contact library branches
Features
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Use the app to search for and reserve items in your library’s collection. With a book in hand you can scan the ISBN barcode and check whether your library has a copy. You can reserve materials and renew your loans. Besides that, the app supplies information on addresses and opening hours of all branches and you can phone or email them directly. Please note this app does not support all libraries. Check the website of your local library to see if the app supports it, if not, ask if it can be added. Functionality at a glance: - All kinds of search options - Search results sorted by title, author or year - Search for items by scanning an ISBN barcode - Reserve any items found - Cancellation of reservations - Renewal of items on loan - Maintain a wish list of books to be read - Overview of payments due - Receive push notifications for loans nearing expiry, reservations ready for pick (if these services are offered by your library) - Granted their permission, integrated access to other user’s data - Summary of all branches of a library, with, for each branch, the opening hours and address details (Optionally displayed in Google Maps) - Making phone calls to a branch from the app - Sending emails to a branch from the app - Visiting the library’s website

About

Coolblue

Easily find and compare products, track orders, and get quick answers to your questions. Virtually place TVs in your room and find compatible accessories for your devices. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with detailed product information and customer support.

Highlights
  • Virtual TV placement
  • Accessory compatibility checker
  • Package tracking
  • Product comparison
  • Product scanning in-store
  • Order placement
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With the Coolblue App, you always have the best assortment for you at your fingertips and you can find what you're looking for super fast. This way, you know exactly where your order is, what the best product for you is, and where to get an answer to all your questions. With the Coolblue App, you can take care of the tasks at hand. • Place TVs in your room virtually: view TVs in their real size wherever you want, such as on a cabinet or on the wall. The app helps you make the right choice. • Suitable accessories for you: we check which accessories fit on your smartphone or tablet. You can choose screen protectors, chargers, and more from our assortment without any worries. • Easily track your package: open the app to know exactly where your order is or turn on notifications so that we can send you a message when your package is on its way. • Compare to your own iPhone: simply add your current iPhone to the comparison with a new smartphone and check the improvements in size, speed, camera, screen quality, and more. The best assortment for you Compare products, view specifications, and read all reviews. Made a choice? You can place your order right away. The right information for you Know exactly where your package is, easily register your return, and receive super-fast answers to all your questions. With the Coolblue App, you can take care of the tasks at hand. The best store experience Are you in the store? Scan products with the app and compare products yourself, view specifications, and read all reviews. Service with a smile We make the app a little better every day, but we need you for that! Do you have any questions or comments? Send an email to customerservice@coolblue.nl.

Screenshots

Iguana Library3 screens
Coolblue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coolblue at 53% against Iguana Library's 7%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Iguana Library ships an update every 3 weeks, Coolblue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Iguana Library versus Coolblue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIguana LibraryCoolblue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (445 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—445 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfor Libraries DivisionCoolblue

Customer experience

Iguana Library

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%

Coolblue

All ratings445 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative37.8%

In-app purchases

None

Iguana Library

No in-app purchases

None

Coolblue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iguana Library free?
Iguana Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coolblue free?
Coolblue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Iguana Library or Coolblue have ads?
Neither Iguana Library nor Coolblue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iguana Library or Coolblue?
Iguana Library ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coolblue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Iguana Library was updated on October 7, 2026 and Coolblue on October 14, 2026.

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