# ACPL Mobile — Allen County Public Library

> Mobile access to Allen County Public Library services and catalog. (iPhone/iPad app by Allen County Public Library.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acpl-mobile/id579725696 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Allen County Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/579725699)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.62/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 50 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2012-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acpl-mobile/id579725696/reviews.md

## What is ACPL Mobile?

Access the Allen County Public Library from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books, explore events/programs, and reserve meeting space.

## Key features

- Manage library account
- Search catalog
- Renew books
- Reserve books
- Explore events and programs
- Reserve meeting space

## What do users think of ACPL Mobile?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📱 Barcode on phone for checkout
- 📚 Catalog search and holds
- 🔄 Renewals and checkouts management
- 🏠 Access from home
- 💡 Useful for forgotten library card
- ✅ Great for managing multiple cards
- 🌟 Old versions were functional

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ❌ Login issues and errors
- 📉 Loss of functionality after updates
- 🖼️ Blurry book covers
- 🚫 No push notifications
- 📉 Poor search functionality
- ⚠️ Unusable features
- 😭 Frustrating user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login page goes blank
- App crashes when accessing lists
- Cannot scroll to bottom of saved lists
- Hold feature not working
- Library map not working
- Reading lists disappear
- Cannot create new lists
- App won't let me sign in
- Adding books to lists backfires
- Pop-up window text color same as background
- System 100% useless since recent change
- Overdrive not working
- No more ebooks or audiobooks
- Kids need own username for cards
- Shows how many renewals remain
- App doesn't let me place holds
- Cannot recall all books on lost list
- App won't load properly
- Cannot see holds/checkouts
- Cannot renew online
- App shuts down on its own
- Doesn't show return dates
- Cannot renew checked out items
- Overdrive crashes
- Cannot scan book barcodes to look up
- Cannot place holds or put on reading list
- Large graphics in search screen are useless
- Cannot access account after update
- Cannot update settings
- Basic search tool only
- Constantly loading, never opens
- Cannot access account at all
- App disappears from home screen after download
- Cannot find DVD in app, but can on web
- Hangs on update command
- Cannot use app
- Cannot see if book is available
- Cannot navigate
- Cannot create an account
- App icons opens but no functionality
- Cannot renew materials
- Cannot check out without card
- Cannot use barcode
- Cannot pay fines
- Cannot find closest libraries and check hours
- Cannot access account information
- Search would be better
- More options to search specifically
- Cannot see items checked out
- Cannot scan ISBN barcodes
- Cannot have multiple users in the same app
- Featuring events for different branches is a smart option
- App is not glitchy
- App doesn't crash
- Cannot renew items
- Cannot place holds
- Cannot use as library card
- Cannot check when items are due
- Cannot set app to send push notifications
- Cannot view library hours and events schedules

**Most requested features**

- Push notifications
- Search by series or author
- Search recent checkouts
- Face ID or keep logged in
- Dark mode
- Ebooks for lending
- Organizable searches
- Request new book ordering
- Scan phone for parking validation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acpl-mobile/id579725696/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works well

*2025-12-16*

Works perfectly well in my experience! I appreciate that it lets you access your barcode through the app, so I have a way to check out books even when I forget my library card.

### 1/5 — The only app that does not offer push notifications

*2025-05-12*

I find it so bizzare that you refuse to offer push notifications. It is literal insanity. I will never understand it. Every other app offers it. I don't think it is even remotely a big ask. Theres no legitimate excuse.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2025-03-03*

When I try to log in, the page goes blank. I haven’t been able to use this app since it launched. 😡

### 3/5 — It is just ok

*2025-01-09*

I got it not knowing what to expect but I believe it useful in case you forget you library card plus you can renew from your app that’s nice. but the other options on the app I don’t find useful

### 4/5 — So helpful!

*2024-06-24*

I love that I can renew things at home, search through the catalog and make hold requests, and see what’s due soon. This is great to manage my card and my kids’ cards all at once. 

I love that we can search our current check outs. 
I would love to be able to search by series or author though. Sometimes I don’t know the title. 
Also, a way to search recent check outs would be amazing, but I don’t know if it’s possible. 

Thanks for such a great library system and making it easily accessible at home.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2024-05-17*

Bad

### 2/5 — It Needs To Be Face ID Capable Or Keep Me Logged In

*2024-05-14*

In this day and age of 2024, the app needs to either keep us signed in or be Face ID enabled. It’s not always easy access to my library card in order to sign in.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2023-12-06*

This app frustrates me regularly. Adding books to lists often backfires. The book covers are so blurry. Too many books have “no preview available,” so of course those don’t show up on my lists…Which leaves a blank spot on my list, which I can’t choose even if I know what is supposed to be there. It looks so much uglier than our last app, and works so much more poorly. Sometimes it brings me to tears out of frustration.

### 1/5 — Frustrated with list feature!

*2023-08-31, version 4.36*

I’ve ignored PROBLEM Please please FIX THIS!! 

This app has a wonderful list feature, but  it’s totally unusable. Every time I try to access any of my LISTs….. I’m thrown out of the app!!!!!! 

This glitch needs your immediate attention or please remove feature.

I appreciate your help, thank you.

### 3/5 — Glitching when trying to review my saved lists

*2023-08-21*

I’ve had a few bugs with this app but normally signing out and signing back in fixes them. However, I have found a bug that isn’t able to be fixed by signing back in. Every time I want to view my saved lists (which is a lot of lists of books I want to read) I can’t scroll all the way to the bottom. Every time I try it will kick me out of the app after a certain amount of books. I have probably over 50 saved lists and I cant see past the first 10. Please please fix this!!

## Frequently asked questions about ACPL Mobile

### What can I do with this library app?

This app allows you to manage your library account, search the entire library catalog, and renew or reserve books. You can also explore upcoming events and programs offered by the library and reserve meeting spaces.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for Apple devices, specifically iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches.

### How can I reserve a book using the app?

You can search the library catalog within the app and select the book you wish to reserve. The app will guide you through the reservation process, allowing you to place holds on items.

### Can I find out about library events?

Yes, the app features a section to explore upcoming events and programs hosted by the Allen County Public Library. This allows you to stay informed about library activities and offerings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.22 — 2026-06-11

Minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Improvements in the renewal process
Accessibility enhancements with grouped tabs
Added a password view toggle on the Linked Accounts login

### 2026.18 — 2026-05-12

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Added support for OpenDyslexic font
Improved experience when selecting a pickup location for the first time

### 2026.10 — 2026-03-19

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Improved experience on iOS 26
Resolved an issue where the app would pause background audio when opened for the first time

### 2025.44 — 2025-11-21

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Improved experience on iOS 26
Resolved an issue where the app would have a blank screen when returning from a link

### 2025.42 — 2025-10-30

Minor bug fixes and enhancements.

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