# CloudLibrary vs myLIBRO

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CloudLibrary at 259K against myLIBRO's 6.6K. CloudLibrary also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked). myLIBRO's advantage is iOS requirement (11 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 4.8 for myLIBRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 259K ratings behind it against 6.6K, 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 58% of myLIBRO's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, myLIBRO every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | myLIBRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259K** | 6.6K |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Gopinath Jagamohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287374395) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### myLIBRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396)

Connect with your library using voice or chat. Search the catalog, place holds, renew items, and manage appointments. Access audiobooks and library services conveniently.

**Highlights:** Voice and chat library interaction, Catalog search, Place holds and renew items, Check fines, Download and play audiobooks, Schedule appointments and services

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for library access
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great for scheduling pickups
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Wishlist/hold management problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Scheduling pickup challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Search not returning relevant results
- Wishlist and hold details not loading properly
- Login failures and account management issues
- Inconsistent pickup scheduling and notification problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add option to toggle between multiple library accounts
- Improve wishlist and hold management features
- Enhance search functionality
- Streamline pickup scheduling process
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is myLIBRO free?

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

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

myLIBRO is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while myLIBRO averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or myLIBRO have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor myLIBRO shows ads.

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

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and myLIBRO every 2 months. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on September 29, 2026 and myLIBRO on September 29, 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.*