# BorrowBox — Your library in one app > Digital library access for eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers. (iPhone/iPad app by Bolinda digital.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bolinda digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/562843565) - Category: Books, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 852 App Store ratings · 1,509 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 145 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany), Welsh - Released: 2012-09-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562/reviews.md ## What is BorrowBox? Discover the Ultimate Library Experience – Borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers – All in One Place. With BorrowBox, browsing, borrowing, reading, or listening has never been simpler. Take your library with you, wherever you go, whenever you want. If your local library offers BorrowBox, simply sign in with your membership details to unlock a world of digital reading and listening. ALL YOUR LIBRARY FAVOURITES, ONE APP Explore eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers – all the formats your library offers, all in one place. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Read or listen to your borrowed titles directly in the app. No extra downloads, no extra steps. MADE FOR YOU Enjoy curated collections and themes that make discovering your next read and listen a breeze. BROWSE IN ANY LANGUAGE Our Language Browsing feature makes it simple to find content in multiple languages, tailored for different audiences. NEVER MISS A RELEASE Subscribe to your favourite eMagazines or eNewspapers, and they’ll be borrowed and downloaded automatically as new issues arrive. STAY IN SYNC Your reading and listening progress seamlessly follows you across all your devices. TAILORED TO YOU Set a sleep timer for your eAudiobooks, add your favourites to your reading lists, and adjust playback speed to suit your listening style. ## Key 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 ## Chart rankings - #88 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store) ## What do users think of BorrowBox? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Convenient access to books - 💡 Free service through local library - 🎧 Great for audiobooks - 📚 Wide selection of books **Cons** - 🕰️ Long wait times for popular books - 🔍 Limited search and filtering options - 🔖 Lack of bookmark/progress tracking features - 🔋 Battery drain issues - 🐛 App crashes and bugs **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes after recent update - Loses reading progress when switching devices - Night mode issues with invisible text - Audiobook controls not working with Bluetooth - Inconsistent behavior when using sleep timer **Most requested features** - Add a wishlist or reading list feature - Improve search and filtering capabilities - Implement bookmark/progress tracking for audiobooks - Integrate with Apple CarPlay for safer driving - Add user reviews and ratings for books ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,509) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Another great library service *2026-08-25, version 6.5.6* As with so many functions and services of a library, this is great. It can’t have every single item you want, but the sheer volume of content available is great, particularly if you like a magazine too. Not been disappointed yet. ### 5/5 — I love Borrow Box *2026-08-25, version 6.5.6* Borrow Box has changed my life and opened my world to all the things I wanted to read and learn about. Being quite dyslexic, reading especially small print has always been a challenge. Borrow Box is absolutely wonderful and it’s free . It’s the best thing about mobile devices too, as now I can listen to story’s anywhere . Amazing . ### 3/5 — Erm ok i guess 🫤 *2026-08-24, version 6.5.6* All of the readers are american and I can’t find most of my fave books here ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2026-08-24, version 6.5.6* I mainly use this app for listening to audiobooks and absolutely love this app. I have recommended this app to friends, family and clients as you’re able to access a whole range of free books and audiobooks just like a library but at your fingertips. I used to love reading books but with the hectic nature of life I do not get the opportunity to as I once did. This app enables me to listen and escape into the world that an author has created whilst on the go whether in the car whilst driving, completing household tasks, shopping, in bed (it has a shut off timer) or on a plane. ### 4/5 — Should have more funny kid audiobooks *2026-08-23, version 6.5.6* Should have more audiobooks on funny kid cause they are really popular and amazing. ### 4/5 — Phone-centric *2026-08-23, version 6.5.6* The app works well on a phone. The Apple Watch app isn’t as useful as it could be: it focuses on finding books, not on playback of audiobooks. The lack of a CarPlay app is the biggest disadvantage. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-08-21, version 6.5.5* A wonderful platform made accessible. Helping the Society. God Bless Those that came up with these. Blessing Souls. ### 3/5 — Disappointed can only use one library at a time *2026-08-20* Feel like I am not getting the best use out of BorrowBox as can only use one library at a time whilst other products like Libby allow you to use multiple libraries at the same time thus have greater choice of collection. Update: In response to developer response: If I was able to sign into borrowbox with two different library cards at the same time like I can with libby I would be able to benefit from the borrowbox collection of two different libraries instead of having to sign into one library have the book not be available have to sign out and the sign in to second library to find the book. Your solution requires me to continuously sign in or out or go to the effort to make a purchase recommendation and the wait weeks to see if purchase recommendation is accepted then I might get the book. Libby lets me sign in with both cards see what’s available at multiple libraries at once hassle free. **Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for your review! Your library authority has their own individual BorrowBox collection, which they select from our extensive catalogue of titles. I would recommend contacting your library to let them know that there is a title you would like to see added to BorrowBox. ### 4/5 — It’s great but some things that can be changed.😊 *2026-08-18, version 6.5.5* I love how you can read books and stuff but there is one thing that I think should be changed and what I am talking about is that the limit of how many books you can cancel or return like literally why is there a limit for that!cause that made me have to wait a whole day just so I can return on book and I hate it so please just cancel the limit of returning books thank you.😁😁😁 ### 5/5 — To BorrowBox from Emily *2026-08-18, version 6.5.5* I like reading and listening to the story but I wish I could take a book and make it into an audio book. ## Frequently asked questions about BorrowBox ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.5.8 — 2026-08-27 Bug fixes, performance and other improvements ### 6.5.7 — 2026-08-26 Bug fixes, performance and other improvements ### 6.5.6 — 2026-08-21 Bug fixes, performance and other improvements ### 6.5.5 — 2026-08-15 Bug fixes, performance and other improvements ### 6.5.4 — 2026-08-11 Bug fixes, performance and other improvements ## Apps similar to BorrowBox | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Libby, the library app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libby-the-library-app/id1076402606) | 4.9 (4,415,685) | Free | Books | | [Storytel - Audiobooks Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651) | 4.7 (10,916) | Free | Books | | [Apple Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-books/id364709193) | 4.4 (86,301) | Free | Books | | [Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audible-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id379693831) | 4.9 (5,574,249) | Free | Books | | [Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoopla-your-library-anywhere/id580643740) | 4.8 (1,376,239) | Free | Books | | [Amazon Kindle: Reading App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kindle-reading-app/id302584613) | 4.9 (5,800,719) | Free | Books | ## Related topics [borrow box](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/borrow-box) · [bccls](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bccls) · [hoopla library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hoopla-library) · [free digital books](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-digital-books) · [hoopla digital](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hoopla-digital) · [digital library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/digital-library) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*