# CloudLibrary vs Altoona Library Mobile

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CloudLibrary at 262K against Altoona Library Mobile's 24. CloudLibrary also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked). Altoona Library Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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 4.9 for Altoona Library Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 262K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, Altoona Library Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | Altoona Library Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (262K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altoona-library-mobile/id6444110604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Altoona Library Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altoona-library-mobile/id6444110604)

Access your local library's collection and services from your mobile device. Search the catalog, manage your account, and discover upcoming events and online resources.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Reserve items, Manage library account, Check out items with device, View and register for events, Access online resources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is Altoona Library Mobile free?

Altoona Library Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or Altoona Library Mobile?

Altoona Library Mobile is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 262K ratings, while Altoona Library Mobile averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or Altoona Library Mobile have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor Altoona Library Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or Altoona Library Mobile?

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and Altoona Library Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on October 21, 2026 and Altoona Library Mobile on October 12, 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.*