CloudLibrary NewsStand vs The Network TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudLibrary NewsStand
Access thousands of magazines and newspapers from around the world for free with your library membership. Enjoy unlimited reading, download issues, and sync across all your devices. Discover a vast selection of titles in multiple languages and categories.
- Unlimited reading of magazines and newspapers
- Access to over 9500 titles
- Available in 60 languages
- Download issues for offline reading
- Sync across multiple devices
- Bookmark pages and articles
- Daily updates and featured content
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Welcome to OCLC digital solutions for library users, a non-profit organization trusted by over 30,000 libraries worldwide for our digital services, conceived for and by librarians. With CloudLibrary NewsStand you have unlimited access to thousands of magazines and newspapers in English and from around the world, free only with your participating library located in the US, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand. CloudLibrary NewsStand by BibliMags(tm), powered by Magzter, presents the widest catalog from the most popular to the often hard to find specialized titles. You also have access to a whole world of cultural diversity from local and worldwide communities! Users will enjoy the simplicity and ease to find their preferred magazines and newspapers, download them and read them on any mobile device, PC or Mac. Patrons may also use the ‘CloudLibrary’ app from OCLC, which integrates the CloudLibrary NewsStand service. Features: - THE LARGEST NUMBER OF TITLES: Over 9500 titles from the most popular to the most specialized magazines and newspapers - ALL-YOU-CAN-READ: Unlimited reading of all titles, issues and articles! - EXTENSIVE SELECTION: Enjoy titles in all categories: entertainment, fashion, well-being, health, teen, culture, sport, celebrities, history, travel, newspapers, journals, nature, and many more - AVAILABLE IN 60 LANGUAGES: Find an extensive offering in English, along with the most complete international catalog including in: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Swedish and more - NEVER MISS OUT ON AN ISSUE: Get the latest issues and back issues - DAILY UPDATES: Get our daily featured magazines, newspapers and news - READ ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME: Read online or download and keep issues on your device - BOOKMARK pages and articles you want to read again - DOWNLOAD ONCE AND READ ANYWHERE: Sync your magazines, newspapers and account info on all your compatible devices on PC/Mac, iPhone, iPad and other smartphone/tablet devices IT’S ALL FREE TO YOU, only with your participating library membership! Check with your local library for availability.
The Network TV
Discover exclusive original series with this streaming platform. Enjoy new dramas and comedies released regularly, all without any subscription fees or ads. Stream your favorite shows anytime, anywhere, on any device.
- Exclusive original series
- Drama Tuesdays
- Comedy Thursdays
- No subscription required
- Stream on any device
- Ad-supported content
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If you know about The Network… You know about The Network. We release only original series - With Drama Tuesdays and Comedy Thursdays, there’s a premium show for everyone. We believe premium content doesn’t have to cost our subscribers a penny. And we also believe that you shouldn’t have to waste your time searching for content - That’s why we release two shows at a time, and nothing else! What you'll love about The Network: Free Premium Content that you literally can’t find anywhere else. We only release Network originals. No Subscription Required: Say goodbye to monthly bills! The Network is completely free to use. No trials, no credit cards - just immersive stories. Stream Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're at home or on the go, The Network is ready to entertain you. Stream your favorite series seamlessly on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable streaming journey with The Network. Download now and start binge-watching your new favorite series - all for free! Privacy Policy: thenetwork.stream/privacy Terms of Use: thenetwork.stream/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CloudLibrary NewsStand at none against The Network TV's shown. CloudLibrary NewsStand also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Network TV's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
CloudLibrary NewsStand holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 66 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of CloudLibrary NewsStand's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Network TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CloudLibrary NewsStand ships an update every 3 months, The Network TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudLibrary NewsStand | The Network TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (33 ratings) — better | 2.7 (66 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magzter Inc. | BH Media Holdings LLC |
Customer experience
CloudLibrary NewsStand
The Network TV
Bugs and requests
CloudLibrary NewsStand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Network TV
Reported bugs
57 issues- Sound cuts out after commercials
- App freezes after commercials
- Won't advance past ads
- Shows stop after commercials, frozen screen
- Fast forward goes backward, back jumps ahead
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- Paid subscription still has ads
- App doesn't remember watched content
- Doesn't play well on Apple TV
- Cannot stream through Chromecast
- Ads are too long and too many
- CC option won't stick
- Paid upgrade shows no additional content
- No way to contact for refund
- App is terrible, should be removed
- Only 30 titles available
- Watching for 90 minutes involves 45 minutes of ads
- Constant freezes force app restart
- Ads are seen umpteen times
- Full screen option returns to start
- No way to view closed captions
- Reporting a problem is not available
- App freezes, doesn't save place, forces ads on restart
- Episodes freeze, restart from beginning, watch ads again
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Ads every 10 minutes, same ads over and over
- Paid ad-free service requires antenna
- Same four commercials every seven minutes
- Show doesn't stay where left off
- Cannot FF to where you were
- Status bar doesn't fade away
- Full screen arrow closes video
- App doesn't save time in content
- Cannot make content play, only trailers
- App crashes in middle of episode
- App constantly disconnects when casting
- Constant buffering
- Subtitles show top half only
- Cannot find app on TV
- Registration fails, proceed button doesn't work
- Error message: 'Oops something went wrong'
- Cannot rewind properly
- Backing out of show starts over
- Cannot login on Apple TV
- Casting forgets where it's at, restarts show
- Abrupt episode conclusions
- App doesn't work on Roku TV and iPad
- Only trailers and 2 commercials shown
- Error message when trying to watch trailers
- Unable to reset password
- Error message when trying to log back in
- Email recognized as already in use
- Password reset email not received
- Shows look great but app not found on Apple TV
- App has only 2 trailers
- No subtitle options on next episode
- Cannot set subtitles to always be on
- Trailer never starts to stream, only commercials
Requested features
8 requests- Allow users to reset password
- Add more titles/content
- Improve subtitle options
- Fix CC not sticking
- Implement a way to report problems
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- Add a streaming icon to the home page
- Improve UI
- Make the app available on TV app stores
In-app purchases
CloudLibrary NewsStand
No in-app purchases
The Network TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CloudLibrary NewsStand free?
Is The Network TV free?
Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary NewsStand or The Network TV?
Do CloudLibrary NewsStand or The Network TV have ads?
Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary NewsStand or The Network TV?
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