# CloudLibrary vs KanShare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudLibrary at 57% against KanShare's 0%. CloudLibrary also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (259K vs 14). On price, update cadence, 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.

CloudLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 259K ratings behind it against 14, 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 0% of KanShare's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, KanShare every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | KanShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [1.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanshare/id6760910676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Derby Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/569623204) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### KanShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanshare/id6760910676)

Access your library's catalog from your mobile device. Search for books, DVDs, games, and digital media. Manage your account by placing holds, checking due dates, and renewing items. Keep a digital copy of your library card handy.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Explore digital collections, Place holds on items, Check due dates, Renew eligible items, Digital library card

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is KanShare free?

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

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

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while KanShare averages 1.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or KanShare have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor KanShare shows ads.

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

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and KanShare every 3 weeks. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on October 15, 2026 and KanShare on October 6, 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.*