Ebla vs COOL Catalog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ebla
Access expertly abridged versions of classic literature to enjoy great stories quickly. Ideal for busy individuals and those seeking a faster way to engage with timeless narratives. New titles are added weekly.
- Abridged classic literature
- Quick reading experience
- New books weekly
- Suitable for busy readers
- Engaging timeless stories
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Too many books, too little time? Our app delivers expertly abridged versions of classic literature, so you can experience the greats without the grind. Perfect for busy readers, curious minds, and anyone who's ever wished for a 'TL;DR' of timeless stories. Dive into classics, faster. New books added every week.
COOL Catalog
Access a shared library catalog to search for books, place holds, and renew loans. You can also access ebooks and eaudio. A library card from a participating member library is required to use the app.
- Search shared library catalog
- Place holds on books
- Renew loans
- Access ebooks
- Access eaudio
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Download the COOL Libraries app to search the shared library catalog of the Consortium of Ohio Libraries. Search books, place holds, renew loans, and access ebooks and eaudio. To use this app, you need a library card at a participating member library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ebla at 5.0 against COOL Catalog's 3.0. Ebla also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ebla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Ebla ships an update every 4 months, COOL Catalog every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Ebla | COOL Catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryan Chevalier | Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc. |
Customer experience
Ebla
COOL Catalog
In-app purchases
Ebla
No in-app purchases
COOL Catalog
No in-app purchases
