Hoopla

7.1easy start · #6 of 32
in Audiobook Apps

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Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Web.

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Hoopla is ranked #6 of 32 in audiobook apps on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

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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: Yes
Offline listening: Yes
Access model: library borrowing
Mobile platforms: ios and android
Family sharing: No
DRM-free downloads: No

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The record

Purpose: Hoopla is a digital service that lets public libraries offer patrons digital video, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics.
Instant borrowing: Hoopla says patrons can borrow content immediately, without artificial availability constraints.
Media formats: The service offers audiobooks, ebooks, comics, movies, television, magazines, and music.
Offline access: Most titles can be downloaded to a phone or tablet, and content can also be streamed.
BingePass: A BingePass provides seven-day access to a collection or platform with one borrow.
Kids Mode: Kids Mode filters titles intended for adults out of search results and browsing, including history, favorites, and My hoopla.
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.
Library catalog integrations: Libraries can integrate Hoopla catalog records using an API feed or MARC records delivered through SFTP.
API access: Library API integration requires a license and a unique electronic key, and libraries must sign an API License Agreement.
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].
Support: Hoopla says it has no direct support phone number and directs users to its contact form and help page.
Intended users: Hoopla is built for public libraries and their patrons, and its digital service is offered through participating libraries.
Borrowing limits: Instant titles use a pay-per-use library purchase model, and the lending period varies by format and provider agreement.
Headquarters: Holland, Ohio, United States
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#6 of 32

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Sources

hoopladigital.com/about· checked 29 Sept 2026
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developer.hoopladigital.com/getting-started· checked 29 Sept 2026
hoopladigital.com/television· checked 29 Sept 2026
theloop.hoopladigital.com/support/articles/apps-and-devices/suppo· checked 29 Sept 2026
hoopladigital.com/privacy· checked 29 Sept 2026
hoopladigital.com/signup· checked 29 Sept 2026