Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
What is Hoopla?
Hoopla is a free iOS app for borrowing audiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV episodes, comics, graphic novels, manga, and music. Access works by signing in with a library card from a participating public library. The listing says titles return automatically and carry no late fees.
Pricing. Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Borrowing audiobooks for a commute or workout
- Watching movies and TV with a local library card
- Reading comics, graphic novels, or manga without buying them
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Why this app is in S tier
Hoopla scores 94 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 100, App Store search rank 80, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV episodes, comics, and music, all in one app. No subscription. No ads. Just click borrow and press play. Hoopla works with your local public library to bring millions of titles to your phone, tablet, and TV. New titles are added every day, and many are ready to borrow the moment you find them. How it Works 1. Find your library in the Hoopla app 2. Sign in with your library card 3. Start borrowing and enjoy Audiobooks and eBooks - Bestsellers, new releases, indie authors, and classics - Romance, thrillers, fantasy, mystery, nonfiction, kids, teens, and more - Listen on your commute, at the gym, or while you wind down - Stream right away or download to enjoy later Movies and TV - Stream movies, TV shows, documentaries, and anime at home or on the go - Watch on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV - SeasonPass lets you borrow a full season of a show and watch at your own pace - Family movies and kids' shows for your next movie night Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga - Superheroes, manga, graphic memoirs, and kids' comics - ActionView guides you panel by panel so you can take in every detail of the art Music - Borrow full albums from to
Compare in Audiobook Listening
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 94 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 1.4M | 27.6K | 273K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.2 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 7d ago | 9d ago | 16d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
See all 35 ›Where else it ranks
- Best Ebook Reading AppsA tier, #18, score 89
- Best Movie Streaming AppsB tier, #18, score 74
- Best Movie And TV Streaming AppsB tier, #28, score 74
- Best Video Streaming Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 74
Questions about Hoopla
Do I need a library card to use Hoopla?
Yes. You find your library in the app and sign in with your library card. A card from a participating public library is required.
Does Hoopla show ads or charge a subscription?
The description says Hoopla has no subscription and no ads. The listing also states the app is free to download and shows no in-app purchases.
Do borrowed titles stay available forever?
No. The listing says titles are licensed, not owned, and availability may change at any time due to publisher agreements. Available titles, formats, and borrowing limits vary by library.
Is Hoopla free?
Yes. Hoopla is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Hoopla good for?
Hoopla is built for borrowing audiobooks for a commute or workout, watching movies and TV with a local library card, reading comics, graphic novels, or manga without buying them. It sits in the audiobook listening list on AppTierList.
Is Hoopla worth it?
Hoopla is S tier, ranked #6 of 36 audiobook listening apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 1,392,372 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Hoopla compare to Kobo Books & Audiobooks?
Hoopla is S tier at 94; Kobo Books & Audiobooks is S tier at 95. Kobo Books & Audiobooks ranks higher. Hoopla is free, with no in-app purchases, Kobo Books & Audiobooks is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Hoopla updated?
Hoopla was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Audiobook Listening (S tier, #6) · Ebook Reading (A tier, #18) · Movie Streaming (B tier, #18) · Movie And TV Streaming (B tier, #28) · Video Streaming (#67, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 94 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 36
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,392,372
- Recent reviews
- 4.2 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (7 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Book
- Good for
- Borrowing audiobooks for a commute or workout, Watching movies and TV with a local library card, Reading comics, graphic novels, or manga without buying them
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 111 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 6
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed