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BorrowBox

BorrowBox

Your library in one app

876 ratings
1591 reviews
#91 in free Magazines & Newspapers
📚 Books
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
Free

Details

Released
September 26, 2012
Updated
October 26, 2026

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Developer

Bolinda digital
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About

Access a vast digital library of eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers from your local library. Browse, borrow, and enjoy content on any device with seamless syncing and personalized features.

✓Borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers
✓All library formats in one app
✓Read and listen directly in the app
✓Curated collections and themes
✓Multi-language browsing
✓Automatic new issue downloads
✓Cross-device syncing
✓Adjustable playback speed and sleep timer
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What users say about BorrowBox

Reviews of BorrowBox are mostly positive: the Books app is rated 4.7/5 from 876 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, convenient access to books. Top complaints: long wait times for popular books, limited search and filtering options. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Convenient access to books
  • 💡Free service through local library
  • 🎧Great for audiobooks
  • 📚Wide selection of books

Negative things

  • 🕰️Long wait times for popular books
  • 🔍Limited search and filtering options
  • 🔖Lack of bookmark/progress tracking features
  • 🔋Battery drain issues
  • 🐛App crashes and bugs
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What's New in BorrowBox

7.0.4

October 26, 2026

Bug fixes, performance and other improvements

Charts

Top Free

📉 91-1

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -1 position in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

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BorrowBox#sohelpfulandfun

Overall a great platform really helpful for late night boredom and no interest on opining a book.
##harrypotternerdhp4eva

Excellent reading

I love reading books from this app, now this app makes reading more accessible and convenient where I want to.
Pprabhdil

Love it..

Love the app and use it for audiobooks all the time. Only think I’d like is maybe some alt icons?
SSu1kY

Excellent app

This app is used by my local library in Australia and carries many titles in audio and print. Very easy to use - can skip forward and back easily and use a sleep timer on the audio books. It’s one of the cleanest and easiest book apps to use - wish they were all like this one. (Libby I’m looking at you) Very impressed too with the amount of Australian content on offer amongst the books
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CCanningRoad

Question

I was wondering why the tracks aren’t downloading they still aren’t
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes after recent update

Bug

Loses reading progress when switching devices

Bug

Night mode issues with invisible text

Bug

Audiobook controls not working with Bluetooth

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when using sleep timer

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add a wishlist or reading list feature

Feature

Improve search and filtering capabilities

Feature

Implement bookmark/progress tracking for audiobooks

Feature

Integrate with Apple CarPlay for safer driving

Feature

Add user reviews and ratings for books

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FAQ

What is BorrowBox?

BorrowBox is a digital library app that allows users to borrow and enjoy eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers from their local library. It consolidates all available digital formats into a single, user-friendly application.

How do I use BorrowBox?

To use BorrowBox, your local library must offer the service. Once confirmed, you can sign in using your library membership details. This will grant you access to browse, borrow, and read or listen to a wide range of digital content directly within the app.

Is BorrowBox free to use?

Yes, BorrowBox is free to use, provided your local library offers it as part of their services. There are no direct costs associated with downloading or using the app itself. Any costs are covered by your library membership.

What devices are compatible with BorrowBox?

BorrowBox is designed to be used on multiple devices. Your reading and listening progress seamlessly syncs across all your devices, allowing you to pick up where you left off, regardless of the device you are using.

Can I get new issues of magazines and newspapers automatically?

Yes, you can subscribe to your favourite eMagazines or eNewspapers within BorrowBox. Once subscribed, new issues will be automatically borrowed and downloaded as they become available, ensuring you never miss a release.