# CloudLibrary vs BorrowBox

The clearest difference is update cadence: BorrowBox at every 6 days against CloudLibrary's every 6 weeks. BorrowBox also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 57%). CloudLibrary's advantage is ratings volume (259K vs 863) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CloudLibrary against 4.7 for BorrowBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 259K ratings behind it against 863, 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 77% of BorrowBox's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, BorrowBox every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | BorrowBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [4.7 (863 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259K** | 863 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #95 |
| Size | 164 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Bolinda digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/562843565) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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


### BorrowBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access a vast digital library of eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers from your local library. Browse, borrow, and enjoy content on any device with seamless syncing and personalized features.

**Highlights:** Borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers, All library formats in one app, Read and listen directly in the app, Curated collections and themes, Multi-language browsing, Automatic new issue downloads, Cross-device syncing, Adjustable playback speed and sleep timer

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient access to books
- 💡 Free service through local library
- 🎧 Great for audiobooks
- 📚 Wide selection of books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times for popular books
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔖 Lack of bookmark/progress tracking features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Loses reading progress when switching devices
- Night mode issues with invisible text
- Audiobook controls not working with Bluetooth
- Inconsistent behavior when using sleep timer

**Requested features**

- Add a wishlist or reading list feature
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement bookmark/progress tracking for audiobooks
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay for safer driving
- Add user reviews and ratings for books


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is BorrowBox free?

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

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

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while BorrowBox averages 4.7 from 863 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or BorrowBox have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor BorrowBox shows ads.

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

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and BorrowBox every 6 days. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on October 12, 2026 and BorrowBox on October 12, 2026.

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

CloudLibrary currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and BorrowBox at #95. 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.*