Comparison

MLC Library vs Sumi Book

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MLC Library

Features
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Download the MLC Library app to search the library catalog of Martin Luther College as well as member libraries of the Traverse des Sioux Library System. Search books, place holds, renew loans, and access ebooks and eaudio. To use this app, you need a library card at the MLC Library.

About

Sumi Book

Features
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Sumi is a beautifully crafted, native reader for the books, manga and comics you already own or have the right to read. Sumi comes empty by design. It includes no catalog, no content, and no built-in sources โ€” you decide what to read. Import your own files, or add a source by pasting the web address of a site you are entitled to access. Sumi is the elegant reading experience on top; the library is yours. A READER, NOT A LIBRARY โ€ข Ships with zero content and zero pre-loaded sources โ€ข Import your own files (.cbz / .zip) straight from the Files app โ€ข Add your own source โ€” nothing is bundled DESIGNED FOR READING โ€ข A refined dark interface made for long sessions โ€ข Smooth paged and continuous (webtoon) reading modes โ€ข Right-to-left support for manga โ€ข Remembers your place across your whole collection NO ADS, EVER Sumi shows no advertising. The reading view is just the page โ€” nothing between you and your story. PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: โ€ข Incognito mode โ€” read without saving history or progress โ€ข App Lock โ€” guard your library with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode โ€ข Backup & restore โ€” export and recover your entire collection โ€ข Premium themes โ€” including the dusk-rose Sakura palette โ€ข Offline downloads โ€” keep what you're reading with you YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Sumi is a neutral reading tool. It is not affiliated with any website, publisher, or content, and cannot guarantee the availability of any third-party source. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to access whatever you add. Please support the authors and publishers you love. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MLC Library3 screens
Sumi Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLC Library at none against Sumi Book's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Sumi Book sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MLC Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MLC Library versus Sumi Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLC LibrarySumi Book
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size42 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEquinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.Oktay Demir

In-app purchases

None

MLC Library

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sumi Book

Subscriptions2
  • The Fine Press โ€” Monthly$3.991 Month
  • The Fine Press โ€” Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Fine Press โ€” Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is MLC Library free?
MLC Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sumi Book free?
Sumi Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MLC Library or Sumi Book have ads?
Neither MLC Library nor Sumi Book shows ads.

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