# BorrowBox vs ePlatform Digital Libraries

The clearest difference is rating: BorrowBox at 4.7 against ePlatform Digital Libraries's 3.7. BorrowBox also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 44%) and ratings volume (858 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BorrowBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BorrowBox has 858 ratings behind it against 12, 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 44% of ePlatform Digital Libraries's.

BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, ePlatform Digital Libraries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BorrowBox | ePlatform Digital Libraries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562/reviews)** | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eplatform-digital-libraries/id912668852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **858** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bolinda digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/562843565) | [Wheelers](https://appshunter.io/developer/912668855) |

## What reviewers say

### BorrowBox

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### ePlatform Digital Libraries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eplatform-digital-libraries/id912668852)

Access your school or public library's eBook and Audiobook collections on your smartphone or tablet. Read and listen anytime, anywhere, even offline. Your reading progress, notes, and settings sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Access school and public libraries, Read and listen offline, Automatic bookmarking, Cross-device synchronization, Customizable reading settings, Dyslexia-friendly options, Export notes and highlights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for reading books and audiobooks
- 👍 Lots of book choices
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Integrates with school libraries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🚫 Limited book selection
- 🚫 Restricted access to books

**Reported bugs**

- Books not loading properly
- Audiobooks not working
- App forgetting login credentials
- Issues with updating to new versions

**Requested features**

- Add vertical scrolling for ebooks
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Implement dark mode and better visual customization
- Allow more simultaneous book loans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BorrowBox free?

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

### Is ePlatform Digital Libraries free?

ePlatform Digital Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BorrowBox or ePlatform Digital Libraries?

BorrowBox is rated higher. BorrowBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 858 ratings, while ePlatform Digital Libraries averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do BorrowBox or ePlatform Digital Libraries have ads?

Neither BorrowBox nor ePlatform Digital Libraries shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BorrowBox or ePlatform Digital Libraries?

BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, and ePlatform Digital Libraries every 3 weeks. Most recently, BorrowBox was updated on September 25, 2026 and ePlatform Digital Libraries on September 24, 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.*