Monterey Public Library vs Boundless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monterey Public Library
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Don’t want to wait in line when you are in the library? Use your smartphone to borrow or renew items and check on the status of holds. Borrowing is easy. Simply log in to the app and use the camera on your phone to scan the barcode on the front cover of the item. The system registers that the items are checked out so the alarm does not sound when you exit the building.
Boundless
Access a vast collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and videobooks from your local library or school. Enjoy a seamless reading, listening, and watching experience with personalized recommendations and engaging reading programs.
- Discover ebooks, audiobooks, and videobooks
- Read, listen, and watch in one app
- Personalized recommendations
- Join library reading programs
- Track reading progress and earn badges
- Customizable reading experience
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Boundless by Baker & Taylor gives users the ability to discover and enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, video and videobooks from their library or school on mobile devices. • Read, listen, and watch all in one app • Supports eRead-Along and videobook content • Recommendations based on your interests • Join reading programs and challenges from your library • See your progress and earn badges for reading achievements • Notetaking, bookmarking, page layout and font controls Boundless is a digital content service from Baker & Taylor, the premier distributor of books and entertainment products to libraries. Boundless Library is a service from Baker & Taylor, the premier distributor of books and entertainment products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Monterey Public Library at fortnightly against Boundless's monthly. Monterey Public Library also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monterey Public Library ships an update fortnightly, Boundless monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monterey Public Library | Boundless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (18K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FE Technologies Pty Ltd | Baker & Taylor |
Bugs and requests
Monterey Public Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Boundless
Reported bugs
4 issues- Books disappearing from user's shelf
- Inability to return or renew books
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between profiles
- Audiobook playback issues
Requested features
5 requests- Improved page turning and navigation controls
- Ability to adjust margins and font settings
- Offline access to downloaded content
- Better integration with other reading apps
- More detailed progress tracking and analytics
In-app purchases
Monterey Public Library
No in-app purchases
Boundless
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Monterey Public Library free?
Is Boundless free?
Do Monterey Public Library or Boundless have ads?
Which is updated more often, Monterey Public Library or Boundless?
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