Comparison

Anobii™ vs BiblioMO

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

Head to head
About

Anobii™

Connect with a global community of book enthusiasts. Discover new titles, read and write reviews, and participate in discussions. Organize your personal library and wishlist by scanning book barcodes.

Highlights
  • Social network for book lovers
  • Discover new books and read reviews
  • Write your own reviews and ratings
  • Participate in reading groups
  • Curate digital library and wishlist
  • Scan book barcodes to add to library
Features
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Anobii is the independent social network for book lovers. Discover new books, read reviews from the community, chat and discuss with other readers. - Engage with a vast community of people who share a passion for books. - Browse reviews and quotations, write your own. - Participate in reading groups. - Search books and discover your next great read. - Curate your own digital library, build your own wishlist. - Scan book barcodes to turn your physical library into a digital one in minutes - or to instantly read insightful reviews and comments of the book in front of you in a bookshop or public library. WHAT IS ANOBII? Anobii features a vast database of millions of books, constantly updated, 2M+ reviews and 25M+ ratings. Curate your own digital library, keep track of your reading progress, build a wishlist, write reviews, rate books, visit fellow readers' libraries and engage with other Anobians. Anobii is the home of people who love reading.

About

BiblioMO

Features
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With BiblioMo, the Modena Library System puts its libraries in your hands! Explore the catalog, manage loans and access a wide range of digital content, all directly from your smartphone. BiblioMo allows you to stay connected to your libraries quickly and easily. Find and Reserve Books: search the catalog of libraries in Modena and the province, including the libraries of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 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, BiblioMo 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: BiblioMo is designed to guarantee an accessible experience for every user. The beauty of libraries is now within everyone's reach. BiblioMo offers you continuous and complete access to your libraries, allowing you to enjoy a digital reading experience wherever you are.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BiblioMO at none against Anobii™'s shown. Anobii™'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Anobii™ ships an update every 6 weeks, BiblioMO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Anobii™ versus BiblioMO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnobii™BiblioMO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB61 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOvolabDOT BEYOND SRL

In-app purchases

None

Anobii™

No in-app purchases

None

BiblioMO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anobii™ free?
Anobii™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BiblioMO free?
BiblioMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anobii™ or BiblioMO have ads?
Anobii™ shows ads; BiblioMO does not.
Which is updated more often, Anobii™ or BiblioMO?
Anobii™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and BiblioMO every 5 months. Most recently, Anobii™ was updated on September 22, 2026 and BiblioMO on September 5, 2026.

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