# CloudLibrary vs West Islip Public Library

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CloudLibrary at 263K against West Islip Public Library's 2. CloudLibrary also leads on chart position (#36 vs unranked). West Islip Public Library's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

West Islip Public Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 263K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | West Islip Public Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (263K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-islip-public-library/id6745330704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [West Islip Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811798101) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### West Islip Public Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-islip-public-library/id6745330704)

Access your library's catalog, place holds, and manage your account on the go. Integrated eBook search and digital library cards make borrowing and accessing resources convenient.

**Highlights:** Catalog search, Place holds, Manage account, Event registration, Multiple account support, Integrated eBook search, Digital library cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is West Islip Public Library free?

West Islip Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or West Islip Public Library?

West Islip Public Library is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 263K ratings, while West Islip Public Library averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or West Islip Public Library have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor West Islip Public Library shows ads.

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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.*