BorrowBox vs RB DIGITAL LIBRARY
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.
RB DIGITAL LIBRARY
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ปัจจุบันทางวัดราชบพิธ ได้ดำเนินการปรับปรุงพัฒนาห้องสมุดและระบบห้องสมุดดิจัทัลสารสนเทศขึ้นมาเพื่อเป็นแหล่งการเรียนรู้ ค้นคว้า และพัฒนาทักษะด้านต่างๆ เพื่อความรวดเร็ว ทันสมัยให้แก่บุคลากรสามารถใช้บริการระบบผ่านเว็บไซต์และแอปพลิเคชัน
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BorrowBox at every 6 days against RB DIGITAL LIBRARY's every 2 weeks. BorrowBox also leads on chart position (#100 vs unranked). RB DIGITAL LIBRARY's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, RB DIGITAL LIBRARY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BorrowBox | RB DIGITAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (865 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 865 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #100 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bolinda digital | BOOKDOSE COMPANY LIMITED |
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
RB DIGITAL LIBRARY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BorrowBox
No in-app purchases
RB DIGITAL LIBRARY
No in-app purchases
