# Barnes & Noble — Shop books, toys, gifts & more

> Shop books, media, toys, gifts, and home goods with delivery or pickup options. (iPhone/iPad app by Barnes & Noble.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble/id1477515079 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Barnes & Noble](https://appshunter.io/developer/320214165)
- Category: Books, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 2,229 App Store ratings · 1,224 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Hebrew and 18 more
- Released: 2022-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble/id1477515079/reviews.md

## What is Barnes & Noble?

The Barnes & Noble app is the ideal companion for book lovers who want quick and easy access to the world of books. Search, browse and shop our massive selection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, NOOK eReaders & tablets, toys, games, home items, gifts and much more. Ship your items directly to your door, or use our store locator to find the nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore to pick up your order on your own schedule.

As an added convenience for Barnes & Noble Members, the app includes a scannable digital Member card for instant access to your Member benefits when shopping in-store.

(Please note that in order to provide the best pricing for our customers, we are currently unable to provide an in-app purchasing experience for Digital Content, including eBooks and digital audiobooks.)

SHOP
Explore our massive selection of millions of Books, Kids' books, Magazines, Manga, CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, Blu-ray, Toys & Games, Home & Gift items, Gift Cards and much more.

Buy books from a variety of bestselling genres including astrology, biographies, business, children's books, classics, comics and graphic novels, cookbooks, history, horror, manga, mystery & crime, religion & bibles, romance, sci-fi & fantasy, self-help, teens & YA, test prep books, true crime.

Access unique Barnes & Noble content including Product Details, Product Images, Bookseller Reviews, Customer Reviews, Editorial Reviews, Best Sellers, NOOK devices and much more.

Fully secure. All purchases go through the secure Barnes & Noble systems.

DISCOVER
Wondering what to read next? Browse through new releases, classics, best sellers, and book recommendations curated especially for you by our experienced booksellers!

Explore a large assortment of eBooks and audiobooks and add them to your Wishlist for easy purchasing on the Barnes and Noble website.

Enhance your search by using your camera as a barcode scanner and instantly pull up the product details, book reviews, and more.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL B&N
Find your closest Barnes & Noble bookstore with our new store locator to browse with our expert booksellers in person or pick up your recent purchase.

YOUR ACCOUNT
Barnes & Noble Members have direct access to their membership benefits in-store with a scannable digital membership card.

Access your online purchase history and manage your Barnes & Noble account all through the app.

Access and add items to your Wishlist for easy access across all of your devices

## Key features

- Shop millions of books
- Browse eBooks and audiobooks
- Discover new releases and bestsellers
- Scan barcodes for product details
- Digital member card
- Store locator
- Manage account and wishlists

## Chart rankings

- #11 in Top Free · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Barnes & Noble?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Convenient app for shopping
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- ⚠️ Buggy and unreliable app
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 📤 Logging out issues
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Cart items disappearing
- Inability to log in or stay logged in
- Inconsistent behavior across features

**Most requested features**

- Add Face ID/Touch ID login
- Improve search and filtering options
- Integrate order tracking and digital receipts
- Allow in-app ebook purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,224)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble/id1477515079/reviews.md

### 1/5 — holy buggy.

*2026-08-19, version 255.1*

i can't even view a product after i search. i click on it and it takes me back to the search results. FIX YOUR STUPID APP BRUH!!

### 1/5 — If I could rate it zero stars I would

*2026-08-19, version 255.1*

The app is awful. It’s impossible to use, if you look anything up it just immediately jumps back to the previous search, I can’t add anything to cart. You think for a bunch of smart people that read books they would know how to make an app.

### 1/5 — Can’t checkout

*2026-08-18, version 255.1*

Has anyone else been having trouble adding items to cart? Sometimes the app won’t let me add anything to cart, and when I do add items to cart, I can’t check out. All I get is “Please wait, calculating shipping” and then it stays like that. Nothing even closing the app helps let alone uninstalling it and installing again. This version of the app is worse than the last one

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-08-18, version 255.1*

So many bugs with the app. Certain features do not work. For example, I have 27 items in my wishlist but only 3 items show up. Also, you cannot track packages. When you hit the tracking button, it does nothing. I tried to add a preorder Blu-ray and no matter how many times I hit the preorder button it doesn’t add it to my cart.

### 2/5 — Not usable

*2026-08-18, version 255.1*

I cant even successfully order through the app now. Each time I’ve tried recently it gets stuck saying it’s “updating the shipping method.” Have had to purchase through the website instead.

### 2/5 — Can’t order through the app anymore?

*2026-08-18, version 255.1*

Every time I try to preorder books, or even just order already released copies, I get stuck with the ‘please wait — updating shipping for your cart’ message and it would appear that my stamps are also incorrect on the app.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-08-18, version 255.1*

I logged into my membership account and it's effectively broken the entire app (before I logged in I had no issue adding things to my cart or looking at different books) Now? I can't load anything, when I do finally get something to load it only loads half the page, and trying to click on an item is nightmare fuel. It just refreshes me to whatever page I was on before. Barnes, whatever shortcut AI garbage you must have tried to pull to cut costs for this current version is a complete disgrace. Bring in the app support team asap to fix this broken mess.

### 2/5 — new update terrible

*2026-08-17, version 255.1*

I keep having issues with the app in the new update with logging in. Also, I placed an order via app and received a confirmation via email, but the next day the items are still in my cart and the orders don't show in my purchases (which was a preorder, so I can't even rely on whether or not they come for a long time).

### 2/5 — Meh

*2026-08-17, version 255.1*

There’s no way to save a particular location as “my location”, so you need to enter your zip code and find your store every single time you want to look up a book to see if it’s in stock

### 1/5 — Awful closes every freaking second

*2026-08-17, version 255.1*

I can’t even scroll of click on a book before it closes. It’s ridiculous one of the worst apps I’ve ever downloaded

## Frequently asked questions about Barnes & Noble

### What can I buy on the Barnes & Noble app?

The app allows you to shop a massive selection of books across various genres, including children's books, manga, and bestsellers. You can also find eBooks, audiobooks, NOOK devices, toys, games, home items, and gifts. Purchases can be shipped directly to your door or picked up at a store.

### Can I buy eBooks and digital audiobooks directly through the app?

Currently, the app does not support in-app purchases for digital content like eBooks and digital audiobooks. These items can be added to your Wishlist and purchased through the Barnes & Noble website.

### How does the store locator feature work?

The store locator helps you find the nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore. This allows you to browse in person, speak with booksellers, or pick up orders you've placed online at your convenience.

### What are the benefits for Barnes & Noble Members?

Barnes & Noble Members can access their membership benefits directly within the app. This includes a scannable digital member card that provides instant access to benefits when shopping in-store.

### Is the app compatible with different devices?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users can access their account and wishlists across all their devices through the app and the Barnes & Noble website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 255.1 — 2026-06-08

• New and improved user accounts
• Easier and faster checkout 
• View and keep track of your orders

### 4.15.2 — 2025-11-17

Bug fixes & improvements

### 4.15.1 — 2025-11-12

Bug fixes & improvements

### 4.15.0 — 2025-10-29

Bug fixes & improvements

### 4.14.1 — 2025-10-13

Bug fixes & improvements

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