MBRL vs ShareAllBooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MBRL
Access library services and explore its collection through a personalized digital experience. Discover new arrivals, reserve books, and engage with immersive content using augmented reality.
- Personalized member dashboard
- Book search, reservation, and favorites
- Augmented reality experiences
- New arrivals and trending subjects
- Event listings and personalized recommendations
- Guest or registered user access
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It includes general information on the library, a personalised dashboard for members and augmented reality (AR) experiences for use within the library. Features: * Use the app as a guest OR registered user. * Search, sort, and filter various books in the library, request books, reserve books, and mark the title as a favourite. * Provide a personalized home page with your favourite titles, current and upcoming events, reserved titles, check out titles, books on your shelf, library recommendation and spaces. * Explore immersive experiences with experience books as never before and immersive spaces. * Augmented reality (AR) experiences for use within the library. * View new arrivals in the library, trending subjects, library recommendations, and picks based on your interest. * Set your preferred language in the my settings section in the More tab. * Visit different categories in more section to find your reservation, checkouts, events, preferences, profile details, library info, and happiness meter. * Visit the help section in the More tab to reach out to us.
ShareAllBooks
Connect with readers to buy, sell, or donate books. Discover local titles, share knowledge, and join a community focused on sustainable reading and meaningful connections.
- Buy, sell, or donate books
- Connect with local readers
- Discover diverse book genres
- Promote sustainable book reuse
- Search and filter books
- Join a reading community
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Introducing ShareAllBooks – your ultimate gateway to an enriched reading experience. Seamlessly connect with fellow readers in the UAE and dive into a world of literary exploration like never before. Whether you're seeking to buy, sell, or donate books, our platform empowers you with effortless transactions and meaningful connections. Discover, Connect, Engage: Uncover a diverse range of books, from textbooks to novels, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for reading. Local Connections: Find books right in your locality, building bonds within your community and enhancing your reading journey. Sustainable Sharing: Embrace sustainability by giving pre-loved books a new life and contributing to a greener world. Effortless Exploration: Seamlessly search, filter, and find books that match your interests, making your reading journey tailored and exciting. Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of knowledge exchange, where stories and ideas flow freely among avid readers. Meaningful Community: Be part of a vibrant reading community that celebrates learning, connections, and shared experiences. Download ShareAllBooks now and embark on a literary adventure that aligns with your values and interests. Join us in shaping a reading culture that is accessible, sustainable, and deeply rewarding
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShareAllBooks at 5.0 against MBRL's 3.0. ShareAllBooks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShareAllBooks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MBRL ships an update every 3 months, ShareAllBooks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MBRL | ShareAllBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammed Bin Rashid Library | Rudraksh Bhandari |
Customer experience
MBRL
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In-app purchases
MBRL
No in-app purchases
ShareAllBooks
No in-app purchases
