BorrowBox

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.6

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

BorrowBox is ranked #8 of 32 in audiobook apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web.

Compared on audiobook apps

Free plan: Yes
Offline listening: Yes
Access model: library borrowing
Mobile platforms: ios and android

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The record

What it does: BorrowBox lets library members borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines from their library.
Who it is for: To use BorrowBox, a member joins a local public library, selects its service in the app and activates access with their library membership.
Discovery: The app supports browsing by age category, genre and curated lists, searching by title, author or narrator, and viewing previews.
Borrowing: Members can borrow available titles or reserve them, view loans and reserves, see loan history and renew loans.
Loan limits: Expired loans are automatically deleted and do not incur overdue fees.
Offline access: The app supports offline listening and reading and saves the current position in titles.
Mobile availability: The maker’s site links to BorrowBox apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Android tablets and Kindle Fire.
Privacy: Bolinda Digital says it does not sell personal information and shares it with referring libraries, content providers, service providers and security monitoring agents for stated service and legal purposes.
Security: Bolinda Digital says it uses SSL encryption in transmission, access controls and confidentiality obligations, while noting it cannot guarantee internet transmission security.
Data collected: The privacy policy says collected information may include account details, borrowing records, IP address, device and browser information, and website activity.
Support: BorrowBox lists [email protected] for help and support.
Provider: The privacy policy identifies Bolinda Digital Pty Ltd as the provider of the online library service.
App listing price: Google Play lists the BorrowBox Library app in its Books & Reference category and labels it among the top free books and reference apps.
Product: BorrowBox lets library members borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines from their local library.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#8 of 32

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Sources

borrowbox.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 4 Oct 2026
borrowbox.com/privacy-policy/· checked 4 Oct 2026
meath.borrowbox.com/terms· checked 4 Oct 2026