# CloudLibrary vs Readict

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudLibrary at none against Readict's 12. CloudLibrary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (263K vs 12K). Readict's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (74% vs 57%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readict sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 Readict. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 263K ratings behind it against 12K, 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 74% of Readict's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, Readict weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | Readict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (263K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readict-novels-and-more/id1499605819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **263K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #188 |
| Size | 159 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [VitalTek, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477159100) |

## 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


### Readict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readict-novels-and-more/id1499605819)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of addicting novels, from romance to paranormal fiction. Personalized recommendations help you find your next favorite story. Read anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Romance and fanfiction genres, Personalized recommendations, Save reading progress, Editor's Choice, Hot Genres, New and Trending

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Purchase Rcoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories
- 🚀 Able to read for free
- 🚀 Lots of books to choose from
- 👍 Captivating and engaging stories
- 👍 Variety of genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze and crash the app
- 💰 Expensive to unlock chapters without ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📖 Chapters are too short
- 📖 Poor writing quality and editing

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze and crash the app
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Losing progress and having to restart chapters
- Inability to close ads or move to next chapter

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and resume reading
- Reduce number of ads or provide ad-free option
- Improve writing quality and proofreading
- Longer chapter lengths
- Better navigation and bookmarking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is Readict free?

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

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

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 263K ratings, while Readict averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or Readict have ads?

Readict shows ads; CloudLibrary does not.

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

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Readict weekly. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on October 29, 2026 and Readict on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CloudLibrary or Readict?

CloudLibrary currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Readict at #188. 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.*