BorrowBox vs Geelong Libraries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BorrowBox
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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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.
Geelong Libraries
Access your local library's collection and services from your mobile device. Browse the catalog, reserve books, discover events, and explore digital content like eBooks and audiobooks.
- Browse library catalog
- Reserve books
- Discover events and programs
- Access eBooks and audiobooks
- Find branch locations and contact details
- Connect on social media
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The Geelong Regional Libraries’ app is your portal to the library, easily accessible from your mobile device. • Browse the catalogue, find new releases and reserve a copy of your next read with just the tap of a finger. • Discover and register for upcoming library events and programs. • Explore digital content like eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and magazines. • Get directions and contact details for your nearest Geelong Regional Libraries’ branch. • Connect to Geelong Regional Libraries on social media. The Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) provides library and information services to residents and visitors across the Geelong region on behalf of five member councils: Borough of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire, Colac Otway Shire, and Surf Coast Shire. Through a network comprising a central library, 18 community libraries, three mobile libraries and our website, GRLC provides free, universal access to lifelong learning, reading and discovery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BorrowBox at 77% against Geelong Libraries's 21%. BorrowBox also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). Geelong Libraries's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, Geelong Libraries every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BorrowBox | Geelong Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (869 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better | 21.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 869 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #92 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bolinda digital | Geelong Regional Library Corporation |
Customer experience
BorrowBox
Geelong Libraries
Bugs and requests
BorrowBox
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Geelong Libraries
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BorrowBox
No in-app purchases
Geelong Libraries
No in-app purchases









