# CloudLibrary vs Libro.fm Audiobooks

CloudLibrary and Libro.fm Audiobooks both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Libro.fm Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 56% of CloudLibrary's. Libro.fm Audiobooks also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). CloudLibrary's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (253K vs 37K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CloudLibrary against 4.9 for Libro.fm Audiobooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 253K ratings behind it against 37K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of CloudLibrary's written reviews are positive against 92% of Libro.fm Audiobooks's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, Libro.fm Audiobooks every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | Libro.fm Audiobooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (253K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews) | **[4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253K** | 37K |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #84 |
| Size | 161 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Libro.fm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057776522) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Manage your library account and discover new content. Borrow physical items, access eBooks and audiobooks, and receive helpful reminders. Personalize your reading experience and stay organized with this intuitive library companion.

**Highlights:** Borrow physical and digital items, Access eBooks and Audiobooks, Manage multiple library accounts, Receive due-date reminders, Discover library events, Personalize reading experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient access to library books
- 🚀 Wide selection of books
- 👍 Great resource during the pandemic
- 👍 Ability to read/listen on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable page/progress tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open/download books
- Losing place in books when reopening app
- Random page skipping and jumps
- Corrupted library data and lost reading history
- Frequent login issues and errors

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and browsing functionality
- Better integration with other reading apps (e.g. Kindle)
- Progress tracking and bookmarking improvements
- Option to extend loan periods


### Libro.fm Audiobooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Purchase audiobooks with credits, enjoy DRM-free downloads, and listen on the go with features like playback speed control and a sleep timer. Your purchases directly benefit independent booksellers.

**Highlights:** Explore 600,000+ audiobooks, Use audiobook credits, Apple Watch listening, Automatic sync across devices, Bookmarks and playback speed, Sleep timer, DRM-free downloads

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Support for local bookstores
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 DRM-free audiobooks
- 🎨 Great user interface
- 🎁 Generous membership benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy playback and syncing issues
- 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
- 💰 Audiobook prices can be high
- 🤔 Lack of certain features (e.g. chapters, in-app purchases)

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops when device goes to sleep
- Inability to download audiobooks on cellular data
- App crashes and loses progress in books

**Requested features**

- Add chapter support for audiobooks
- Improve search and browsing capabilities
- Allow in-app purchases and account management
- Implement syncing across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

CloudLibrary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Libro.fm Audiobooks free?

Libro.fm Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or Libro.fm Audiobooks?

Libro.fm Audiobooks is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 253K ratings, while Libro.fm Audiobooks averages 4.9 from 37K ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or Libro.fm Audiobooks have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor Libro.fm Audiobooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or Libro.fm Audiobooks?

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Libro.fm Audiobooks every 3 weeks. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on September 24, 2026 and Libro.fm Audiobooks on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CloudLibrary or Libro.fm Audiobooks?

CloudLibrary currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Libro.fm Audiobooks at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*