# DC Books vs MetroShare Libraries

The clearest difference is rating: DC Books at 1.9 against MetroShare Libraries's 1.4. MetroShare Libraries's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 36). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DC Books sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. MetroShare Libraries asks for nothing beyond the download.

DC Books holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of DC Books's written reviews are positive against 17% of MetroShare Libraries's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DC Books ships an update every 6 weeks, MetroShare Libraries every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DC Books | MetroShare Libraries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-books/id920776800/reviews)** | [1.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metroshare-libraries/id1637680746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **16.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC BOOKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/627807564) | [Benbrook Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/719655169) |

## What reviewers say

### DC Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-books/id920776800)

Access and read your purchased eBooks on your iOS device. This application allows registered users to conveniently manage and enjoy their digital book collection.

**Highlights:** Read eBooks, Access purchased collection, iOS device compatibility, Manage digital library

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

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viswavikhyathamaya Mookku | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abeesagin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathilukal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maadanmoksham | $0.99 | one-time |
| Balyakalasakhi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orikkal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bandhanam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alchemist | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ente Katha | $1.99 | one-time |
| Oru Lymgikathozhilaliyude Atmakadha | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mein Kampf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Karimpuli Ro Ro Pink Police | $1.99 | one-time |
| Khadeeja | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keralacharithrathile 10 Kallakkathakal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chattakkari | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kinavu | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chrisostom Paranja Narmmakatha | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ananthabhadram | $1.99 | one-time |
| Khasakkinte Ithihasam | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bhranthu | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oru Police Surgeonte Ormakkurippukal | $2.99 | one-time |
| VellivelichavumVeyilnalangalum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Madhyakala Keralacharithram | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerala Charithram | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherukkan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mein Kampf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Francis Ittykkora | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bharatheeya Samskarangal ... | $3.99 | one-time |
| Panchathanthram | $3.99 | one-time |
| Delhi Gadhakal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mulberry Ennodu Ninte Zorbaye. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jathivyavasthithiyum Keralacharithravum | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buried Thoughts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aarachar | $5.99 | one-time |
| Attupokatha Ormakal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Keralathinte Charithram | $6.99 | one-time |


### MetroShare Libraries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metroshare-libraries/id1637680746)

Access your local library's catalog from your mobile device. Search for books, movies, and games, place holds, and manage your account by checking due dates and renewing items.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Find books, movies, games, Place holds on items, Check due dates, Renew eligible titles, Explore eContent

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DC Books free?

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

### Is MetroShare Libraries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DC Books or MetroShare Libraries?

DC Books is rated higher. DC Books averages 1.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MetroShare Libraries averages 1.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do DC Books or MetroShare Libraries have ads?

Neither DC Books nor MetroShare Libraries shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DC Books or MetroShare Libraries?

DC Books ships an update every 6 weeks, and MetroShare Libraries every 5 weeks. Most recently, DC Books was updated on September 23, 2026 and MetroShare Libraries on August 17, 2026.

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