Anythink Libraries vs Boundless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anythink Libraries
Access your library's catalog, reserve items, and manage your account on the go. Discover and register for upcoming events, and utilize online resources directly from your device.
- Search and reserve catalog items
- Manage library account
- Mobile checkouts
- View and register for events
- Access online resources
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Take the Anythink Libraries everywhere you go! -Search the catalog and reserve items -Manage your library account -Check out items using your device -View and register for upcoming events -Access online resources and much more!
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 ratings volume: Boundless at 18K against Anythink Libraries's 11. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
Anythink Libraries holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boundless has 18K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Anythink Libraries ships an update every 4 weeks, Boundless monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anythink Libraries | Boundless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better | 4.4 (18K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 18K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capira Technologies | Baker & Taylor |
Customer experience
Anythink Libraries
Boundless
Bugs and requests
Anythink Libraries
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
Anythink Libraries
No in-app purchases
Boundless
No in-app purchases
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