# CloudLibrary vs Hoopla

CloudLibrary and Hoopla both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Hoopla's written reviews are positive against 56% of CloudLibrary's. Hoopla also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 253K) and chart position (#5 vs #25). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Hoopla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoopla has 1.4M ratings behind it against 253K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of CloudLibrary's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hoopla's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, Hoopla monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | Hoopla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (253K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews) | [4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoopla-your-library-anywhere/id580643740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 253K | **1.4M** |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #25 | **#5** |
| Size | 161 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Midwest Tape, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/580643743) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #25 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


### Hoopla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoopla-your-library-anywhere/id580643740)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Stream and download content, Ad-free experience, Audiobooks and eBooks, Comics, manga, and graphic novels, Movies and TV shows, Music albums, Offline listening

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent selection of content
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient access to books, audiobooks, movies, and more
- 👍 Great resource for reading/listening
- 👍 Helpful for dyslexic users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
- 🔍 Inconsistent syncing across devices
- 🔍 Unintuitive navigation
- 🔍 Missing key features like previewing audiobooks

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with downloading and playing content
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Problems with returning borrowed items

**Requested features**

- Increase monthly borrow limit
- Add ability to preview audiobooks before borrowing
- Improve page navigation and bookmarking
- Enhance cross-device syncing
- Introduce dark mode and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is Hoopla free?

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

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

CloudLibrary and Hoopla are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 253K and 1.4M ratings respectively.

### Do CloudLibrary or Hoopla have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor Hoopla shows ads.

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

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hoopla monthly. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hoopla on September 26, 2026.

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

CloudLibrary currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Hoopla at #5. 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.*