Comparison

CloudLibrary vs MetroNovel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CloudLibrary

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
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A must-have app for library users! Easily borrow physical items using your mobile device, receive reminders, manage receipts and discover new digital content all within the CloudLibrary app! Extremely intuitive, all it takes is a library card to login and get started! Designed for an enjoyable experience, users can benefit from many new features, depending on their library’s subscription. - Easily accessible library card, which conveniently displays when you’re near the library - Switch accounts with ease and manage multiple library cards from one mobile device - Download and enjoy free eBooks and Audiobooks - Keep track of your physical and digital library activity in one place - Receive helpful receipts, due-date reminders and packable checklists - Visible push notifications alert when hold items are available - View upcoming library events and programs - Checkout print items at your library using your mobile device - Fun and loveable customizations include Themes, Avatars and Nicknames For libraries that have a subscription to offer eBooks and Audiobooks: - Customize your homepage bookshelves to display your preferred genres - Simple interface makes browsing and saving titles a breeze - Filter content by format, availability and language to display exactly what you are looking for - Mark titles as favorites or read to help with literary conversations with friends - Sync digital content across multiple devices to easily pick up where you left off - View current books, full reading history, items on hold and saved titles in one place - Sort titles by name or author to easily find what you’re looking for - Receive reading recommendations or view additional titles by author or series - Select font size, margins and background colors to create your preferred reading experience - Search eBooks for a particular phrase to get back to that one spot you wanted to reference - Bookmark pages and add notes if needed - Return titles early when you’re finished and make available for other readers Elevate your library experience today with the CloudLibrary app!

About

MetroNovel

Discover a vast library of captivating stories, from fantasy epics to heartwarming romances. This app offers personalized recommendations based on your reading habits, allowing you to explore new worlds and characters anytime, anywhere. Enjoy an immersive reading journey with features like bookmarking and seamless progress saving.

Highlights
  • Extensive novel library
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Curated trending stories
  • Bookmark favorite chapters
  • Seamless progress saving
  • Diverse fiction genres
Features
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MetroNovel is an innovative online novel app that brings the world of captivating stories right to your fingertips. Featuring an extensive library of both popular and hidden gems, MetroNovel allows you to explore new worlds and characters with just a tap. With a vast array of fiction resources, MetroNovel caters to all literary preferences, providing captivating novels that will leave you spellbound. Stay up-to-date with the latest releases and trending stories through curated recommendations tailored to your preferences. MetroNovel's intelligent algorithm learns your reading habits and suggests novels that align with your interests, ensuring you never run out of captivating content. Discover a diverse range of novels, from fantasy epics to heartwarming romances, MetroNovel caters to every reader's taste, ensuring there's always something captivating to delve into. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bookworm, MetroNovel offers a personalized reading journey that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. Read on your own schedule, bookmark your favorite chapters, and pick up where you left off whenever and wherever you please. Dive into immersive narratives, get lost in intricate plots, and connect with compelling protagonists, all within the comfort of your mobile device. Experience the joy of reading with MetroNovel, where imagination knows no bounds and stories come to life with every swipe. Embark on a literary adventure unlike any other and indulge in the magic of words with this exceptional online novel app! Subscription Agreement 1. Period:monthly(auto-renewable subscriptions) 2. Price:$19.99/month 3. Payment:The purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. 4. Renewal:The Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct fees within 24 hours before the subscription expires. After successful deduction, the subscription will be postponed for one cycle. 5. Cancel:You can cancel your subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. Manage subscriptions: You can view and manage your renewals. 7. Award:After subscribing, the coins and bonus received each month are limited. If you need more coins, please make an additional recharge. 8. Privacy:https://api.metronovel.com/privacy_policy 9. Term of Service:https://api.metronovel.com/user_agreement

Screenshots

CloudLibrary4 screens
MetroNovel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudLibrary at none against MetroNovel's 10. CloudLibrary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (265K vs 2.5K). MetroNovel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MetroNovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. CloudLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 265K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of CloudLibrary's written reviews are positive against 36% of MetroNovel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, MetroNovel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CloudLibrary versus MetroNovel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudLibraryMetroNovel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (265K ratings) — better4.6 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings265K — better2.5K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#39 — better#146
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOCLCLITERIE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

CloudLibrary

All ratings262,657 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,168 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative31.4%

MetroNovel

All ratings2,504 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative57.5%

User reviews

CloudLibrary

From 265K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient access to library books
  • 🚀 Wide selection of books
  • 👍 Great resource during the pandemic
  • 👍 Ability to read/listen on multiple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable page/progress tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
  • 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Confusing navigation and interface

MetroNovel

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great stories
  • 👍 Good book selection
  • 😊 Captivating stories
  • 👍 Enjoyable reads

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive to read books
  • 🤑 Subscription is a rip-off
  • 🤯 Jumbled stories with poor editing
  • 💸 Coins/chapters too expensive
  • 🤦‍♀️ Deceptive subscription offers

Bugs and requests

CloudLibrary

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

MetroNovel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues and lack of customer support
  • Chapters locked even with active subscription
  • Inconsistent coin rewards and bonuses

Requested features

4 requests
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Yearly subscription instead of monthly
  • Better translation and editing
  • More transparent pricing structure

In-app purchases

None

CloudLibrary

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

MetroNovel

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time8
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 900 Coins$8.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
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  • 2000 Coins$19.99
  • 3000 Coins$29.99
  • 4100 Coins$40.99
  • 6000 Coins$59.99
  • 7000 Coins$69.99

Questions

Is CloudLibrary free?
CloudLibrary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetroNovel free?
MetroNovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or MetroNovel?
CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 265K ratings, while MetroNovel averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.
Do CloudLibrary or MetroNovel have ads?
MetroNovel shows ads; CloudLibrary does not.
Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or MetroNovel?
CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and MetroNovel every 3 weeks. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on November 10, 2026 and MetroNovel on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, CloudLibrary or MetroNovel?
CloudLibrary currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and MetroNovel at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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