Comparison

BorrowBox vs Barrie Public Library

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

Barrie Public Library

Access your library's catalog, manage your account, and discover digital resources like eBooks and audiobooks. Your digital library card provides easy access to a world of content.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Manage account
  • Place holds and renew items
  • Book study rooms
  • Access eBooks and audiobooks
  • Digital library card
Features
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Take the Barrie Public Library with you wherever you go! Search our catalogue, place holds, manage your account, renew items, book a study room, and explore upcoming events—all in one convenient place. Your Digital Library card is always ready for quick access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more. Using your library card has never been easier!

Screenshots

BorrowBox4 screens
Barrie Public Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barrie Public Library at 100% against BorrowBox's 77%. BorrowBox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#92 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, Barrie Public Library every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BorrowBox versus Barrie Public Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorrowBoxBarrie Public Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (876 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings876 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBolinda digitalBarrie Public Library

Customer experience

BorrowBox

All ratings872 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews1,591 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative12.9%

Barrie Public Library

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Barrie Public Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BorrowBox

No in-app purchases

None

Barrie Public Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BorrowBox free?
BorrowBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barrie Public Library free?
Barrie Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BorrowBox or Barrie Public Library have ads?
Neither BorrowBox nor Barrie Public Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BorrowBox or Barrie Public Library?
BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, and Barrie Public Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, BorrowBox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Barrie Public Library on October 28, 2026.

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