# CloudLibrary vs MetroNovel

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | MetroNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (265K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronovel-let-stories-shine/id6465031472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **265K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #134 |
| Size | 159 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [LITERIE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693185036) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #38 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


### MetroNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metronovel-let-stories-shine/id6465031472)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4100 Coins | $40.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More affordable pricing options
- Yearly subscription instead of monthly
- Better translation and editing
- More transparent pricing structure


## Frequently asked 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 #38 in the App Store charts, and MetroNovel at #134. 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.*