# CloudLibrary vs User guide for iPhone & iPad

The clearest difference is rating: CloudLibrary at 4.8 against User guide for iPhone & iPad's 2.9. CloudLibrary also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). User guide for iPhone & iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. User guide for iPhone & iPad sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. CloudLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloudLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudLibrary has 259K ratings behind it against 529, 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 56% of User guide for iPhone & iPad's.

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, User guide for iPhone & iPad every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudLibrary | User guide for iPhone & iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudlibrary/id466446054/reviews)** | [2.9 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/user-guide-for-iphone-and-ipad/id925382769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259K** | 529 |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438286724) | [Anna Lozovskaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/908979235) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudLibrary

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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


### User guide for iPhone & iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/user-guide-for-iphone-and-ipad/id925382769)

Learn the latest iOS 9 features with this comprehensive guide. It's structured like a training course, starting with basics and progressing to advanced topics, perfect for both new and experienced users.

**Highlights:** iOS 9 feature tutorials, iPhone and iPad compatibility, Step-by-step learning, Beginner to advanced topics, New OS introduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| User guide for iPhone. Part 1 | Free | one-time |
| Become an iPhone geek | $1.99 | one-time |
| User guide for iPhone. Part 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| User Guide for iPhone. Part 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tips and tricks for new iPhone 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tutorial compilation for iPhone | $2.99 | one-time |
| User Manual for iPad | $2.99 | one-time |
| Introducing iOS 10: Express Training Course | $2.99 | one-time |
| User Manual for iPhone and iPad: iOS 9 Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| User Manual for iPhone 7 & iPad Pro with iOS 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Download All | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful tutorials
- 👍 Easy to understand
- 🚀 Informative app
- 🚀 Streamlined app
- 👍 Clear instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated content
- 💰 Paid content required
- 🚫 Not up-to-date
- 🚫 Irrelevant to latest devices
- 🚫 Useless for current iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on download
- Purchase issues
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Updated content for latest iOS versions
- Free access to full user manual
- Comprehensive coverage of all device functions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudLibrary free?

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

### Is User guide for iPhone & iPad free?

User guide for iPhone & iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloudLibrary or User guide for iPhone & iPad?

CloudLibrary is rated higher. CloudLibrary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while User guide for iPhone & iPad averages 2.9 from 529 ratings.

### Do CloudLibrary or User guide for iPhone & iPad have ads?

Neither CloudLibrary nor User guide for iPhone & iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudLibrary or User guide for iPhone & iPad?

CloudLibrary ships an update every 6 weeks, and User guide for iPhone & iPad every 12 months. Most recently, CloudLibrary was updated on October 19, 2026 and User guide for iPhone & iPad on October 15, 2026.

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