# BorrowBox vs uLIBRARY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BorrowBox at 77% against uLIBRARY's 16%. BorrowBox also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (858 vs 2). uLIBRARY's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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.

uLIBRARY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BorrowBox has 858 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of BorrowBox's written reviews are positive against 16% of uLIBRARY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, uLIBRARY every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BorrowBox | uLIBRARY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowbox/id562843562/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulibrary/id977511203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **858** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bolinda digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/562843565) | [Ulverscroft Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/977511202) |

## What reviewers say

### BorrowBox

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

**Currently charting:** #92 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


### uLIBRARY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulibrary/id977511203)

Access your library's digital collection of eAudiobooks and eBooks on your smartphone or tablet. Browse, borrow, and enjoy content for free with your library membership. Features include personalized recommendations, offline listening and reading, and customizable reading and listening experiences.

**Highlights:** Browse and borrow digital library content, Search by genre and in-depth options, eAudio and eBook previews, Personalized recommendations, Offline listening and reading, Adjustable font sizes and colors, Automatic synchronization and bookmarking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BorrowBox free?

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

### Is uLIBRARY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BorrowBox or uLIBRARY?

uLIBRARY is rated higher. BorrowBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 858 ratings, while uLIBRARY averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BorrowBox or uLIBRARY have ads?

Neither BorrowBox nor uLIBRARY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BorrowBox or uLIBRARY?

BorrowBox ships an update every 6 days, and uLIBRARY every 2 months. Most recently, BorrowBox was updated on September 24, 2026 and uLIBRARY on September 23, 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.*