Comparison

BorrowBox vs Dymocks e

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Dymocks e

Access your digital library with this e-book reader. Enjoy customizable reading experiences with adjustable fonts, backgrounds, and easy page bookmarking. Search within your books for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Page bookmarking
  • Multiple device syncing
  • Font size and face adjustment
  • Dyslexic-friendly font option
  • Background color changes
  • In-text search functionality
Features
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Welcome to Dymocks e-Books : hassle-free e-Book access THE E-READER ALLOWS FOR: • Page book-marking, opening the title at the right place when you pick up, even across multiple devices • Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font • Background colour changes • Text search

Screenshots

BorrowBox4 screens
Dymocks e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BorrowBox at 77% against Dymocks e's 0%. BorrowBox also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, Dymocks e every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BorrowBox versus Dymocks e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorrowBoxDymocks e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (858 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings858 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBolinda digitalGlassboxx Limited

Customer experience

BorrowBox

All ratings858 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,540 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative13.1%

Dymocks e

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Dymocks e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BorrowBox

No in-app purchases

None

Dymocks e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BorrowBox free?
BorrowBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dymocks e free?
Dymocks e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BorrowBox or Dymocks e have ads?
Neither BorrowBox nor Dymocks e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BorrowBox or Dymocks e?
BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, and Dymocks e every 2 months. Most recently, BorrowBox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dymocks e on September 24, 2026.

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