BorrowBox vs The Nose by ablemagic
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.
The Nose by ablemagic
An interactive digital book designed for young children to learn about the senses. It features charming characters, engaging activities, and narration to make learning fun and accessible.
- Interactive digital storybook
- Learn about the senses
- Jigsaw puzzle
- Mini-games
- Child-friendly controls
- Narration in English and Norwegian
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What happens when the Nose wakes up all alone? Help him find the eyes, ears and mouth! The Nose is an enjoyable digital book for the youngest, and a fun way to learn about the senses. The book also includes a jigsaw puzzle and other amusing activities. FEATURES: • Intuitive, child-friendly controls • 3 mini games • Charming interactive elements • Captivating narration in English and Norwegian by Kristofer Hivju • Appropriate for children: no in-app purchases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BorrowBox at 77% against The Nose by ablemagic's 0%. BorrowBox also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). The Nose by ablemagic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
BorrowBox is free to download; The Nose by ablemagic costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BorrowBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BorrowBox has 871 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of BorrowBox's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Nose by ablemagic's.
BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, The Nose by ablemagic every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BorrowBox | The Nose by ablemagic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (871 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 871 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #64 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bolinda digital | ablemagic |
Customer experience
BorrowBox
The Nose by ablemagic
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
The Nose by ablemagic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BorrowBox
No in-app purchases
The Nose by ablemagic
No in-app purchases
