# CloudLibrary vs BuriBooks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudLibrary at none against BuriBooks's 4. CloudLibrary also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 28%) and ratings volume (264K vs 126). BuriBooks's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuriBooks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CloudLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CloudLibrary against 4.7 for BuriBooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 264K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of CloudLibrary's written reviews are positive against 28% of BuriBooks's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, BuriBooks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | BuriBooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (264K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [4.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buribooks/id1126016614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **264K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Adarna House Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/593049588) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### BuriBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buribooks/id1126016614)

This app provides access to a digital library of Filipino children's eBooks. Books are enhanced with interactive activities and achievements, and are available in both English and Filipino.

**Highlights:** Filipino children's book library, Bilingual (English and Filipino), Interactive reading activities, Reader progress tracking, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Unlimited Reading | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Unlimited Reading | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Unlimited Reading | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Unlimited Reading | $21.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is BuriBooks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or BuriBooks?

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 264K ratings, while BuriBooks averages 4.7 from 126 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or BuriBooks have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor BuriBooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or BuriBooks?

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and BuriBooks monthly. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on November 5, 2026 and BuriBooks on November 2, 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.*