Comparison

Curio Library vs SmartNovel

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

Head to head
About

Curio Library

Organize and manage your personal book collection. Keep track of all your reading materials in one place, with a simple and intuitive interface. Discover new ways to catalog your library.

Highlights
  • Personal library management
  • Catalog all book types
  • Intuitive interface
  • Track reading materials
Features
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Personal library with all types of books.

About

SmartNovel

Features
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WARNING: Binge-reading obsession ahead. Proceed with caution. Forbidden Alpha, dark Mafia, ruthless Billionaire romance. Start reading free today. Your next 3 AM addiction awaits. Prepare for an unparalleled reading addiction that will consume your nights. SmartNovel delivers an exclusive library of 460+ complete, binge-worthy romance stories across 58,000+ captivating chapters. Ditch the coin gates and endless paywalls of other apps – SmartNovel is built for you to start reading free and get lost in your next obsession immediately. Unleash your deepest desires with our curated selection of forbidden romances. Crave the thrill of an Alpha werewolf claiming his fated mate? Plunge into the dangerous world of dark Mafia bosses and their unexpected loves? Or perhaps you're drawn to the power struggles and intense chemistry of a ruthless Billionaire CEO and his feisty rival in an enemies-to-lovers saga? We have it all. SmartNovel offers hundreds of full, completed novels, ensuring you never hit a cliffhanger without the next chapter ready to devour. Experience the raw intensity of Alpha shifters, the undeniable pull of a mate bond, and the seductive danger of Mafia lords and powerful Billionaires. Every story is a journey into passion, power, and captivating drama. Why settle for snippets when you can immerse yourself completely? Our robust catalog means you'll always find your next unputdownable read. Start free, read free, and make SmartNovel your go-to app for the most thrilling, emotional, and utterly addictive romance stories. Your 3 AM binge sessions are waiting. Don't just read – live the story.

Screenshots

Curio Library3 screens
SmartNovel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Curio Library at 11.1 against SmartNovel's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Curio Library versus SmartNovel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurio LibrarySmartNovel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNTDEIfeoma Chukwuma

In-app purchases

None

Curio Library

No in-app purchases

None

SmartNovel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Curio Library free?
Curio Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartNovel free?
SmartNovel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Curio Library or SmartNovel have ads?
Neither Curio Library nor SmartNovel shows ads.

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