MLOL Reader vs BiblioRoma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MLOL Reader
Access and borrow hundreds of thousands of ebooks from Italian publishers through a revamped digital reading platform. Connect with your library account to explore vast collections from public, academic, and school catalogs.
- Borrow ebooks from MLOL catalogs
- Access public, academic, and school libraries
- Search and borrow from hundreds of thousands of titles
- Login with existing library credentials
- Read ebooks from major Italian publishers
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MLOL Reader è l'app di lettura e ascolto di MLOL: ti permette di prendere in prestito gli ebook e gli audiolibri della tua biblioteca. Se la tua biblioteca aderisce a MLOL (scoprilo su https://www.medialibrary.it), puoi richiedere in biblioteca le credenziali per usare questa app e accedere gratuitamente a un grande catalogo di ebook e audiolibri di tutti i maggiori editori italiani. La nuova versione 2026 dell'app presenta una Homepage arricchita, che raccoglie informazioni sui tuoi prestiti, suggerimenti personalizzati e link per scoprire sezioni interessanti del catalogo. Tutti gli ebook e gli audiolibri che hai scaricato sul tuo dispositivo sono poi raccolti nella Libreria. Con MLOL Reader, il prestito digitale non è mai stato così facile: prendere in prestito una risorsa dal catalogo MLOL è ora più semplice e intuitivo, grazie a un processo pensato per ridurre il numero di click e facilitare l’esperienza d'uso. Con la nuova versione di MLOL e dell’app è possibile rinnovare il prestito di un ebook per 7 giorni (portando così la durata a 21) o restituirlo in anticipo per renderlo così disponibile agli altri lettori. Pensata per la lettura di ebook e l’ascolto di audiolibri, l’app MLOL Reader offre un’esperienza migliorata grazie a nuove funzionalità e all’ottimizzazione di quelle già presenti. Lo fa con un ecosistema accessibile, capace di garantire una fruizione autonoma a tutti gli utenti grazie alla personalizzazione delle impostazioni di lettura o all’uso di strumenti come screen reader e barre Braille.
BiblioRoma
Access the Roma Capitale libraries from your smartphone. Browse the catalog, manage loans, and explore digital content like e-books and audiobooks. Stay updated on library news and events, and use your digital card for convenient access.
- Search and reserve books
- View library news and events
- Access e-books and audiobooks
- Manage book loans and extensions
- Support for multiple user accounts
- Digital library card
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With BiblioRoma, the Roma Capitale libraries are in your hands! Explore the catalog, manage loans and access a wide range of digital content, all directly from your smartphone. BiblioRoma allows you to stay connected to your libraries quickly and easily. - Find and Reserve Books: search the catalog of the libraries of Roma Capitale, request your favorite titles and collect them conveniently. Discover the latest arrivals, wherever you are. - News and Events from All Libraries: stay up to date on the news of all libraries! Check out the news and discover the upcoming events of your favorite libraries. - Access Digital Materials: consult and download e-books, audiobooks and multimedia resources directly from the app. - Manage Your Loans: check the status of your loans, extend those that are due and keep track of everything conveniently from the app. - Access with Multiple Accounts: ideal for the whole family, BiblioRoma allows you to manage multiple accounts at the same time, offering a shared and easy-to-use experience for parents and children. - Digital Card: say goodbye to the paper card and easily access all your library services without worries. The convenience of having everything in your smartphone! - Accessibility for All: BiblioRoma is designed to guarantee an accessible experience for every user. The beauty of libraries is now within everyone's reach. BiblioRoma offers you continuous and complete access to your libraries, allowing you to enjoy a digital reading experience wherever you are.
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Verdict
MLOL Reader and BiblioRoma are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
MLOL Reader ships an update every 2 months, BiblioRoma every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MLOL Reader | BiblioRoma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HORIZONS UNLIMITED H.U. SRL | DOT BEYOND SRL |
Customer experience
MLOL Reader
BiblioRoma
In-app purchases
MLOL Reader
No in-app purchases
BiblioRoma
No in-app purchases
