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Hoopla
Midwest Tape LLC · Free · Book · 4.8 (1,389,993 ratings)
What it does
Instead of buying the audiobook: borrow it free with your library card. From 6 things you used to pay for, now free on your iPhone.
The developer describes it as: “Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV episodes, comics, and music, all in one app.”
Alternatives to Hoopla
The closest alternatives to Hoopla are Merlin Bird ID, LiveMarquee, Map Poster, Kanopy and Google Translate — 5 apps from the list Hoopla appears on, “6 things you used to pay for, now free on your iPhone”, each answering the same moment a different way.
Merlin Bird IDInstead of a field guide: record a bird singing and Merlin names it.
LiveMarqueeInstead of renting an LED sign: your phone scrolls the message, no ads.
Map PosterInstead of a custom map print: your photos light up every city you've been.
KanopyInstead of renting the movie: stream films free through your library.
Google TranslateInstead of a phrasebook: point your camera at the menu and read it.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopla | Free | 4.8 (1,389,993) | Book |
| Merlin Bird ID | Free | 4.9 (113,778) | Reference |
| LiveMarquee | Free | 5.0 (8) | Utilities |
| Map Poster | Free | 4.8 (6) | Photo & Video |
| Kanopy | Free | 4.8 (152,075) | Entertainment |
| Google Translate | Free | 4.3 (83,905) | Reference |
Hoopla and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-13.
Hoopla is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.8 out of 5 from 1,389,993 ratings, checked on 2026-10-13. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere”.
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