# Loyal Books vs CrossCurrent Digital

The clearest difference is rating: CrossCurrent Digital at 5.0 against Loyal Books's 4.4. CrossCurrent Digital also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Loyal Books's advantage is ratings volume (363 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loyal Books sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CrossCurrent Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.

CrossCurrent Digital holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loyal Books has 363 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loyal Books | CrossCurrent Digital |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loyal-books/id926748917/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosscurrent-digital/id6736381952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **363** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twist Idea LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926748916) | [CrossCurrent Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771789597) |

## What reviewers say

### Loyal Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loyal-books/id926748917)

Access a vast collection of free audiobooks and eBooks to enhance your reading experience. Discover new titles through user reviews, featured lists, and top charts. Enjoy offline listening and reading with downloadable content.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free audiobooks, Tens of thousands of free eBooks, Offline listening and reading, Adjustable playback speed, Book reviews and ratings, Book discovery tools, Books in multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Playback Banner Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Banner Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide selection of classic books
- 🎧 Good quality audio narrations
- 💰 Free to use
- 🌐 Accessible across devices
- 😴 Useful for sleep/relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited selection of modern/popular books
- 🔀 Inconsistent playback (chapters stopping unexpectedly)
- 🔋 Battery drain issues on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported by some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing on certain devices
- Playback issues with chapters stopping unexpectedly
- Syncing/navigation problems when browsing books

**Requested features**

- Add more modern and popular book titles
- Improve continuous playback across chapters
- Introduce a sleep timer feature
- Optimize performance and reduce battery drain


### CrossCurrent Digital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosscurrent-digital/id6736381952)

Discover a curated library of faith-based and family-friendly audiobooks, e-books, and podcasts. Explore over 10,000 titles across various genres, ensuring wholesome content for families and individuals seeking uplifting entertainment and educational materials.

**Highlights:** Faith-based audiobooks, Family-friendly e-books, Uplifting podcasts, Curated content library, Over 10,000 titles, Homeschooling resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loyal Books free?

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

### Is CrossCurrent Digital free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loyal Books or CrossCurrent Digital?

CrossCurrent Digital is rated higher. Loyal Books averages 4.4 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while CrossCurrent Digital averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Loyal Books or CrossCurrent Digital have ads?

Neither Loyal Books nor CrossCurrent Digital shows ads.

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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.*