# ARK vs Tibi library

ARK and Tibi library both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tibi library's written reviews are positive against 0% of ARK's. Tibi library also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ARK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tibi library asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ARK against 5.0 for Tibi library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARK has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of ARK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tibi library's.

ARK ships an update every 2 weeks, Tibi library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARK | Tibi library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark/id524347797/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibi-library/id603112511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ark Bokhandel AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/524347800) | [Norsk lyd- og blindeskriftbibliotek](https://appshunter.io/developer/603112514) |

## What reviewers say

### ARK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark/id524347797)

Access your digital library and enjoy your purchased books and audiobooks. Customize your reading experience and discover new stories with personalized recommendations. The app is continuously being improved based on user feedback.

**Highlights:** Access digital books, Listen to audiobooks, Customize reading experience, Get book recommendations, Read purchased books

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $8.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $10.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $11.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $13.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $15.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $16.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $18.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $25.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $27.99 | one-time |


### Tibi library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibi-library/id603112511)

Access a vast collection of audiobooks and e-books for free. Find titles for all ages and genres, including curriculum materials. Enjoy features like offline listening, adjustable reading speed, and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Borrow thousands of audiobooks and e-books, Offline listening and reading, Adjustable reading speed, Curriculum materials available, Voice recording for notes, Customizable reading settings, Sleep timer function

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARK free?

ARK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tibi library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARK or Tibi library?

ARK and Tibi library are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ARK or Tibi library have ads?

Neither ARK nor Tibi library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARK or Tibi library?

ARK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tibi library every 2 months. Most recently, ARK was updated on August 9, 2026 and Tibi library on September 8, 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.*