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Hoopla

Ch 057.2of 32 Audiobook Apps
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Offline listeningYes
  4. 4Access modellibrary borrowing
  5. 5Mobile platformsios and android
  6. 6Family sharingNo
  7. 7DRM-free downloadsNo
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Overview

Hoopla is ranked #5 of 32 in audiobook apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Hoopla plans and pricing

All plans
Patron access Free Requires a valid card from a participating public library and an email address · available titles may vary by library catalog hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on audiobook apps

Free plan
Yeshoopladigital.com
Offline listening
Yeshoopladigital.com
Access model
library borrowinghoopladigital.com
Mobile platforms
ios and androidhoopladigital.com
Family sharing
Nohoopladigital.com
DRM-free downloads
Nohoopladigital.com

Facts

Purpose
Hoopla is a digital service that lets public libraries offer patrons digital video, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Instant borrowing
Hoopla says patrons can borrow content immediately, without artificial availability constraints.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Media formats
The service offers audiobooks, ebooks, comics, movies, television, magazines, and music.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Offline access
Most titles can be downloaded to a phone or tablet, and content can also be streamed.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
BingePass
A BingePass provides seven-day access to a collection or platform with one borrow.developer.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Kids Mode
Kids Mode filters titles intended for adults out of search results and browsing, including history, favorites, and My hoopla.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
TV and car support
Supported TV options include Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV, and Chromecast; audio is also supported through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.theloop.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Library catalog integrations
Libraries can integrate Hoopla catalog records using an API feed or MARC records delivered through SFTP.developer.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
API access
Library API integration requires a license and a unique electronic key, and libraries must sign an API License Agreement.developer.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Security and privacy
Hoopla's privacy notice says it uses personal information to protect the security and integrity of its services and provides a privacy contact at [email protected].hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
Hoopla says it has no direct support phone number and directs users to its contact form and help page.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Intended users
Hoopla is built for public libraries and their patrons, and its digital service is offered through participating libraries.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026
Borrowing limits
Instant titles use a pay-per-use library purchase model, and the lending period varies by format and provider agreement.developer.hoopladigital.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Holland, Ohio, United Stateshoopladigital.com · 23 Sept 2026

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