# BiblioBoard Library vs Boundless

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BiblioBoard Library at 83% against Boundless's 32%. BiblioBoard Library also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Boundless's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (18K 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.

Boundless holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boundless has 18K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of BiblioBoard Library's written reviews are positive against 32% of Boundless's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BiblioBoard Library ships an update every 4 months, Boundless monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BiblioBoard Library | Boundless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblioboard-library/id613149061/reviews) | **[4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boundless/id6449712082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 160 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BiblioLabs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433701206) | [Baker & Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/634003725) |

## What reviewers say

### BiblioBoard Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblioboard-library/id613149061)

Access a vast collection of digital books, multimedia, and local content from your community. Enjoy unlimited access to titles with no holds or waitlists, and discover unique creations from independent creators. Read offline, take notes, and share your favorite discoveries.

**Highlights:** Unlimited access, no holds or waitlists, Community-created content, Multimedia collection (books, video, audio, images), Offline reading, Bookmarks and notes, Sharing capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boundless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boundless/id6449712082)

Access a vast collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and videobooks from your local library or school. Enjoy a seamless reading, listening, and watching experience with personalized recommendations and engaging reading programs.

**Highlights:** Discover ebooks, audiobooks, and videobooks, Read, listen, and watch in one app, Personalized recommendations, Join library reading programs, Track reading progress and earn badges, Customizable reading experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast access to books
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to navigate
- 🔒 Separate profiles for kids and adults
- 🎨 Customizable reading experience
- 📚 Wide selection of content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing books
- 📱 Incompatible with some devices
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for offline use

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from user's shelf
- Inability to return or renew books
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between profiles
- Audiobook playback issues

**Requested features**

- Improved page turning and navigation controls
- Ability to adjust margins and font settings
- Offline access to downloaded content
- Better integration with other reading apps
- More detailed progress tracking and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BiblioBoard Library free?

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

### Is Boundless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BiblioBoard Library or Boundless?

Boundless is rated higher. BiblioBoard Library averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Boundless averages 4.4 from 18K ratings.

### Do BiblioBoard Library or Boundless have ads?

Neither BiblioBoard Library nor Boundless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BiblioBoard Library or Boundless?

BiblioBoard Library ships an update every 4 months, and Boundless monthly. Most recently, BiblioBoard Library was updated on September 17, 2026 and Boundless on October 1, 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.*