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Best Borrow Box Apps

178+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best borrow box apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 178+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Borrow Box Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BorrowBoxBorrowBoxFree4.7★ (858)NoNoSep 2026
2CloudLibraryCloudLibraryFree4.8★ (253K)NoNoSep 2026
3Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoSep 2026
4Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoSep 2026
5Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoSep 2026
6Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (89K)NoNoSep 2026
7Toy_ShareToy_ShareFree—NoNoJun 2026
8Deakin BorrowDeakin BorrowFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Borrow Box

BorrowBox#1

BorrowBox by Bolinda digital

Your library in one app
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.7😊(858 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular books
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 🔖 Lack of bookmark/progress tracking features
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
CloudLibrary#2

CloudLibrary by OCLC

browse, borrow and enjoy
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😐(253K ratings)
Free
#31in Books
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Manage your library account and discover new content. Borrow physical items, access eBooks and audiobooks, and receive helpful reminders. Personalize your reading experience and stay organized with this intuitive library companion.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient access to library books
  • 🚀 Wide selection of books
  • 👍 Great resource during the pandemic
  • 👍 Ability to read/listen on multiple devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable page/progress tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
  • 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Confusing navigation and interface
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere#3

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere by Midwest Tape, LLC

Books, Manga, Movies and More
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8😊(1.4M ratings)
Free
#5in Books
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Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent selection of content
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient access to books, audiobooks, movies, and more
  • 👍 Great resource for reading/listening
  • 👍 Helpful for dyslexic users

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
  • 🔍 Inconsistent syncing across devices
  • 🔍 Unintuitive navigation
  • 🔍 Missing key features like previewing audiobooks

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FAQ about Borrow Box

What are the best borrow box apps for iPhone?
BorrowBox tops our borrow box apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 858 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top borrow box apps we rank are free to download, including BorrowBox and CloudLibrary.
BorrowBox has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 178+ borrow box apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
BorrowBox is a digital library app that allows users to borrow and enjoy eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers from their local library. It consolidates all available digital formats into a single, user-friendly application.
To use BorrowBox, your local library must offer the service. Once confirmed, you can sign in using your library membership details. This will grant you access to browse, borrow, and read or listen to a wide range of digital content directly within the app.