# CloudLibrary vs Comics Plus

The clearest difference is rating: CloudLibrary at 4.8 against Comics Plus's 2.6. CloudLibrary also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 21%) and ratings volume (253K vs 99). On price, update cadence, 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.

CloudLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 253K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CloudLibrary's written reviews are positive against 21% of Comics Plus's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, Comics Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | Comics Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (253K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [2.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **253K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Library Pass, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520340628) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #28 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


### Comics Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626)

Access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books from numerous publishers. Enjoy unlimited reading without wait lists or late fees, and manage your progress across devices. Stream titles online or download them for offline enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited digital comic access, No wait lists or borrowing limits, Cross-device reading progress, Online streaming and offline downloads, Diverse publisher selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Massive collection of comics and manga
- 💰 Free access with library card
- ✅ Legal and legitimate reading platform
- 🎨 Wide variety of publishers and genres
- 📖 Ability to store unlimited books on shelf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force quits
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔍 Search function broken or non-functional
- 📖 Pages fail to load or display correctly
- ⚫ Black screen issues when opening books

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen stuck on library selection
- Search returns blank page with no loading indicator
- Shelf fails to load
- Pages crop off at bottom
- Black screen when opening downloaded books

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarking system with notifications
- Auto-download while using other apps
- Auto-mark books as finished
- Better search with pagination and page jumping
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is Comics Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or Comics Plus?

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 253K ratings, while Comics Plus averages 2.6 from 99 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or Comics Plus have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor Comics Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or Comics Plus?

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Comics Plus every 2 months. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on September 24, 2026 and Comics Plus on September 21, 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.*