# CloudLibrary vs Premium Ropes

The clearest difference is rating: CloudLibrary at 4.8 against Premium Ropes's 4.0. CloudLibrary also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (264K vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Premium Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloudLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloudLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 264K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of CloudLibrary's written reviews are positive against 63% of Premium Ropes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | Premium Ropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (264K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/premium-ropes/id1070755858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **264K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Jan-Willem Polman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070755857) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Premium Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/premium-ropes/id1070755858)

Master rope splicing with over 30 free tutorials and 1,000+ high-resolution images. Learn step-by-step techniques for sailing rigs and DIY shackles, with offline usability. Perfect for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

**Highlights:** Over 30 free tutorials, 1,000+ high-resolution images, Offline usability, Step-by-step visuals, Modern, user-friendly design, Optimized for portrait and landscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Ropes Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is Premium Ropes free?

Premium Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or Premium Ropes?

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 264K ratings, while Premium Ropes averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or Premium Ropes have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor Premium Ropes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or Premium Ropes?

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Premium Ropes every 6 weeks. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on November 5, 2026 and Premium Ropes on November 4, 2026.

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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.*