# Osiobe vs The ARC Library

The clearest difference is update cadence: The ARC Library at weekly against Osiobe's every 2 months. The ARC Library also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). Osiobe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Osiobe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The ARC Library sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Osiobe against 5.0 for The ARC Library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ARC Library has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Osiobe ships an update every 2 months, The ARC Library weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osiobe | The ARC Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osiobe/id6738423543/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-arc-library/id6759504375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Osiobe Publishing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777240009) | [Romana Adamka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879079829) |

## What reviewers say

### Osiobe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osiobe/id6738423543)

This social media platform is designed for book lovers to stream eBooks and audiobooks. It includes an integrated eReader and audio player, allowing for seamless reading and listening. Engage in discussions about books with other readers and authors in dedicated comment sections.

**Highlights:** Stream eBooks and audiobooks, Integrated eReader and audio player, Book-specific comment sections, Genre selection swiper, eBookmarking, Widescreen text display, Direct messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vengeance Sex & Schadenfreude-eBook | $5.00 | one-time |
| Agbani's Peace  eBook | $5.00 | one-time |
| Vengeance Sex & Schadenfreude  FCA | $10.00 | one-time |
| Agbani's Peace  FCA | $10.00 | one-time |
| A Virtue of Necessity  eBook | $10.00 | one-time |
| The Widower  FCA | $20.00 | one-time |
| A Virtue of Necessity  FCA | $20.00 | one-time |
| Elite Plan | $100.00 | one-time |
| Empire Plan | $250.00 | one-time |
| Elysium Membership | $500.00 | one-time |


### The ARC Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-arc-library/id6759504375)

Manage your Advance Reader Copy (ARC) books, deadlines, and reviews. This platform connects readers and authors, offering tools for tracking reading progress, organizing campaigns, and discovering new opportunities. It provides a centralized hub for all your book-related activities.

**Highlights:** Track ARC books by title, ISBN, or barcode, Manage reading progress and deadlines, Write and save reviews directly in the app, Detailed reading statistics and genre analysis, Tools for content creators and authors, Discover new ARC opportunities, Create and manage ARC campaigns

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARC Addon (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ARC Library Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Authors Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Combo Plan Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| ARC Addon (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ARC Library Premium (yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Author Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Combo Yearly | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osiobe free?

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

### Is The ARC Library free?

The ARC Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Osiobe or The ARC Library?

Osiobe and The ARC Library are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Osiobe or The ARC Library have ads?

Neither Osiobe nor The ARC Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Osiobe or The ARC Library?

Osiobe ships an update every 2 months, and The ARC Library weekly. Most recently, Osiobe was updated on October 30, 2026 and The ARC Library on November 5, 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.*