# ARK vs Biblio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biblio at none against ARK's 10. Biblio also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 7). ARK's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

ARK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Biblio has 89 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

ARK ships an update every 2 weeks, Biblio monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARK | Biblio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark/id524347797/reviews)** | [4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblio/id6475718222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ark Bokhandel AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/524347800) | [BookBites](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119088651) |

## 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 |


### Biblio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblio/id6475718222)

Access e-books and audiobooks from your local library. Discover new titles, create reading lists, and personalize your reading experience with adjustable text and playback settings. Enjoy offline access and track your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Discover library e-books and audiobooks, Personalize reading and listening settings, Create reading lists and track progress, Offline reading and listening, Text-to-speech functionality, Adjustable playback speed for audiobooks

**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 Biblio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARK or Biblio?

ARK is rated higher. ARK averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Biblio averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.

### Do ARK or Biblio have ads?

Neither ARK nor Biblio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARK or Biblio?

ARK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Biblio monthly. Most recently, ARK was updated on August 9, 2026 and Biblio on September 21, 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.*