# BorrowBox vs The Nose by ablemagic

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BorrowBox | The Nose by ablemagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (871 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nose-by-ablemagic/id776876031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **871** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bolinda digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/562843565) | [ablemagic](https://appshunter.io/developer/360716777) |

## What reviewers say

### BorrowBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient access to books
- 💡 Free service through local library
- 🎧 Great for audiobooks
- 📚 Wide selection of books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times for popular books
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔖 Lack of bookmark/progress tracking features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nose-by-ablemagic/id776876031)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital storybook, Learn about the senses, Jigsaw puzzle, Mini-games, Child-friendly controls, Narration in English and Norwegian

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BorrowBox free?

BorrowBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Nose by ablemagic free?

The Nose by ablemagic costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BorrowBox or The Nose by ablemagic?

BorrowBox is rated higher. BorrowBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while The Nose by ablemagic averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BorrowBox or The Nose by ablemagic have ads?

Neither BorrowBox nor The Nose by ablemagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BorrowBox or The Nose by ablemagic?

BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, and The Nose by ablemagic every 11 months. Most recently, BorrowBox was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Nose by ablemagic on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*