BorrowBox: iPhone vs Android
BorrowBox gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
BorrowBox by Bolinda digital is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Magazines & Newspapers FreeBorrowBox at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
BorrowBox is a free digital library app that allows users to borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and newspapers using their local library membership. The app holds strong positions in the Magazines & Newspapers category in Australia and the UK (both #2), while maintaining top-10 visibility in Books for those regions, indicating robust engagement with periodical content among English-speaking markets.
Similar apps: Libby, Hoopla, OverDrive
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.02.15, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
BorrowBox downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where BorrowBox's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 114k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 30k 129 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 145k |
What users say about BorrowBox
From the 36 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Many US users report the app is unusable because it does not support their local libraries, labeling it a UK-only service. Positive feedback highlights free access to audiobooks and ebooks for those who can successfully connect, though technical bugs like font sizing and bookmarking issues are frequent complaints.
Mixed (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Easy to access, never crashes”
- Features & content: “Wonderful accessibility and selection!”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Why is the even an option for Apple Watch”
- Crashes & bugs: “Now it’s not working at all”
- Updates: “30.1.25- latest update crashes”
About BorrowBox
With BorrowBox, browsing, borrowing, reading, or listening has never been simpler. Take your library with you, wherever you go, whenever you want. If your local library offers BorrowBox, simply sign in with your membership details to unlock a world of digital reading and listening.
ALL YOUR LIBRARY FAVOURITES, ONE APP
Explore eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers – all the formats your library offers, all in one place.
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Read or listen to your borrowed titles directly in the app. No extra downloads, no extra steps.
MADE FOR YOU
Enjoy curated collections and themes that make discovering your next read and listen a breeze.
BROWSE IN ANY LANGUAGE
Our Language Browsing feature makes it simple to find content in multiple languages, tailored for different audiences.
NEVER MISS A RELEASE
Subscribe to your favourite eMagazines or eNewspapers, and they’ll be borrowed and downloaded automatically as new issues arrive.
STAY IN SYNC
Your reading and listening progress seamlessly follows you across all your devices.
TAILORED TO YOU
Set a sleep timer for your eAudiobooks, add your favourites to your reading lists, and adjust playback speed to suit your listening style.
BorrowBox iPhone
BorrowBox gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
BorrowBox is #2 in Magazines & Newspapers Free in United Kingdom and charting in 8 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Magazines & Newspapers FreeBorrowBox at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
BorrowBox is a free digital library app that allows users to borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and newspapers using their local library membership. The app holds strong positions in the Magazines & Newspapers category in Australia and the UK (both #2), while maintaining top-10 visibility in Books for those regions, indicating robust engagement with periodical content among English-speaking markets.
Similar apps: Libby, Hoopla, OverDrive
BorrowBox on the App Store
App details
BorrowBox downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where BorrowBox's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #2 |
| Australia | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #2 |
| United Kingdom | BooksFree | #8 |
| Australia | BooksFree | #6 |
 United States | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #82 |
 Germany | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #93 |
| Germany | BooksFree | #116 |
 India | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #89 |
 Canada | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #92 |
 Indonesia | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #57 |
 United Arab Emirates | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #73 |
Apps near BorrowBox on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Free, around #2.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about BorrowBox
From the 36 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Many US users report the app is unusable because it does not support their local libraries, labeling it a UK-only service. Positive feedback highlights free access to audiobooks and ebooks for those who can successfully connect, though technical bugs like font sizing and bookmarking issues are frequent complaints.
Mixed (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Easy to access, never crashes”
- Features & content: “Wonderful accessibility and selection!”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Why is the even an option for Apple Watch”
- Crashes & bugs: “Now it’s not working at all”
- Updates: “30.1.25- latest update crashes”
About BorrowBox
With BorrowBox, browsing, borrowing, reading, or listening has never been simpler. Take your library with you, wherever you go, whenever you want. If your local library offers BorrowBox, simply sign in with your membership details to unlock a world of digital reading and listening.
ALL YOUR LIBRARY FAVOURITES, ONE APP
Explore eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers – all the formats your library offers, all in one place.
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Read or listen to your borrowed titles directly in the app. No extra downloads, no extra steps.
MADE FOR YOU
Enjoy curated collections and themes that make discovering your next read and listen a breeze.
BROWSE IN ANY LANGUAGE
Our Language Browsing feature makes it simple to find content in multiple languages, tailored for different audiences.
NEVER MISS A RELEASE
Subscribe to your favourite eMagazines or eNewspapers, and they’ll be borrowed and downloaded automatically as new issues arrive.
STAY IN SYNC
Your reading and listening progress seamlessly follows you across all your devices.
TAILORED TO YOU
Set a sleep timer for your eAudiobooks, add your favourites to your reading lists, and adjust playback speed to suit your listening style.
Latest updates
BorrowBox Android
BorrowBox gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
BorrowBox is #6 in Books & Reference Free on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 3 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference FreeBorrowBox on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.02.15, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
BorrowBox downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where BorrowBox's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Books & ReferenceFree | #6 |
| Australia | Books & ReferenceFree | #6 |
| Germany | Books & ReferenceFree | #189 |
Apps near BorrowBox on the chart
Books & Reference Free, around #6.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
About BorrowBox
With BorrowBox, browsing, borrowing, reading, or listening has never been simpler. Take your library with you, wherever you go, whenever you want. If your local library offers BorrowBox, simply sign in with your membership details to unlock a world of digital reading and listening.
ALL YOUR LIBRARY FAVOURITES, ONE APP
Explore eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers – all the formats your library offers, all in one place.
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Read or listen to your borrowed titles directly in the app. No extra downloads, no extra steps.
MADE FOR YOU
Enjoy curated collections and themes that make discovering your next read and listen a breeze.
BROWSE IN ANY LANGUAGE
Our Language Browsing feature makes it simple to find content in multiple languages, tailored for different audiences.
NEVER MISS A RELEASE
Subscribe to your favourite eMagazines or eNewspapers, and they’ll be borrowed and downloaded automatically as new issues arrive.
STAY IN SYNC
Your reading and listening progress seamlessly follows you across all your devices.
TAILORED TO YOU
Set a sleep timer for your eAudiobooks, add your favourites to your reading lists, and adjust playback speed to suit your listening style.