# Freegal Music

> Free music and audiobook streaming and downloads via public libraries. (iPhone/iPad app by Library Ideas, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freegal-music/id508036345 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Library Ideas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/485015788)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 347 App Store ratings · 259 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freegal-music/id508036345/reviews.md

## What is Freegal Music?

Freegal Music is a free music service that is provided to you by your participating public library.

Download and/or stream music on any compatible device. Browse through our vast collection of over 15+ million songs from over 200+ genres. 

Enjoy our curated playlists that were designed to suit any mood, activity, or special occasion.

We encourage music discovery - keep up with our social media to get daily recommendations and new releases.

Check out our newly featured Audiobooks!

*Note on Downloads: Once you download a song, it's yours! Listen to your tracks on and offline at your leisure. Just be sure to back it up prior if for whatever reason you lose access to the app.


Privacy Policy: https://www.freegalmusic.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.freegalmusic.com/settings/terms-and-conditions

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## Key features

- Free music downloads
- Stream music and audiobooks
- Over 15 million songs
- 200+ genres
- Curated playlists
- Offline listening

## What do users think of Freegal Music?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Free music downloads
- 👍 Wide selection of music
- 💡 Ability to create playlists
- 🚀 Easy to use app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔍 Lack of popular music
- 🔍 Confusing interface
- 🔍 Difficulty finding local library
- 🔍 Missing key features (e.g. offline playback, CarPlay support)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on login
- Inability to access downloaded songs after updates
- Incorrect location detection
- Playback issues (e.g. songs stopping, not playing in order)

**Most requested features**

- Ability to transfer downloaded songs to other devices
- Improved search and browsing options
- More integration with music platforms (e.g. iTunes, Spotify)
- Offline playback support
- CarPlay integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 259)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freegal-music/id508036345/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Needs improvement

*2026-08-03, version 6.1.6*

I wish this app worked better because I love using my libraries resources. I hope this app improves. To start off with the good things: you can log in with your library card, it's free, and no ads. The bad thing that ruins the app for me: A VERY LIMITED selection of music. Most of the music on here are random cover songs that aren't good. I can't even find any actual Led Zeppelin songs?!

### 2/5 — Songs

*2026-08-03, version 6.1.6*

You have like no new Kpop songs I mean u have some but not a lot and not a lot of the artists i like such as babymonster and illit and hearts2hearts if you could get some new songs that would be great!

### 1/5 — Disappointing, Ridiculously Non-functional

*2026-07-26, version 6.1.6*

This is a truly awful app. Promises access to music but when you attempt to use it, it is poorly designed and extremely user unfriendly.  

Want to play the song you’ve found after a frustrating search? Sorry, no matter how many times you select it the song won’t play. But instead plays the song above or below the one you’re selecting.  Of course you have the option of downloading it - without hearing it first.

Incredibly non-user friendly.

This could be an amazing resource for library card holders. And the necessary components are simply not that difficult or complex, yet Freegal manages to miss the mark substantially.

### 5/5 — Works well, though not a great selection

*2026-07-17, version 6.1.6*

I cancelled my Spotify a year ago and Freegal helps fill the gap in listening to music on my phone (along with a bunch of CD downloads I have). The app works pretty well, though they don’t have a great recommendation algorithm and the selection is a lot worse compared to Spotify. They don’t have most of the foreign or more obscure bands I listen to, and don’t always have the more popular ones, but theres still plenty of music to listen to there.

### 1/5 — Why change font

*2026-06-16, version 6.1.4*

The font size is small after the recent update. I have to squint to look at songs on playlists.

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE UPDATE

*2026-06-13, version 6.1.4*

Seriously who is managing this codebase? Updated the app now gotta hit play album and skip to the song I want to listen to to stream the song I want

### 1/5 — Downloads Vanished

*2026-06-12, version 6.1.4*

This is the second time after updating the app when all my carefully and patiently downloaded music over years has vanished. I am extremely disappointed with this app. It is not worth it to invest the time and expectation in a loosing cause. Be prepared to loose unexpectedly all your downloaded music after updating the app.

### 4/5 — Fixed!

*2026-06-12, version 6.1.3*

Selection is limited, but I'm so grateful there's an app where ads aren't required to listen to music. Thank you for fixing the app and allowing us to listen to free music through our libraries!

### 3/5 — Good but redesign uses tiny font

*2026-06-11, version 6.1.3*

I like this app but with the redesign the font is tiny for the song names and artists.

### 1/5 — Just updated today now cannot find library

*2026-06-11, version 6.1.2*

As with a lot of apps, an update absolutely junked this site! It was an update for their iOS site, works ok on my desktop. Please fix!

## Frequently asked questions about Freegal Music

### What is Freegal Music?

Freegal Music is a free service that provides access to a large collection of music and audiobooks through participating public libraries. It allows users to download and/or stream content on compatible devices.

### How do I get music from Freegal Music?

You can download or stream music from Freegal Music. Once a song is downloaded, it is yours to keep and listen to offline. It's recommended to back up your downloaded tracks.

### Is Freegal Music free to use?

Yes, Freegal Music is a free service provided by participating public libraries. There are no costs associated with downloading or streaming music through the app.

### What kind of content is available on Freegal Music?

The service offers over 15 million songs across more than 200 genres, as well as a selection of audiobooks. You can also enjoy curated playlists designed for various moods and activities.

### Can I listen to music offline with Freegal Music?

Yes, once you download a song, you can listen to it offline at your leisure. This feature allows you to enjoy your music without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.8 — 2026-08-27

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 6.1.7 — 2026-08-27

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 6.1.6 — 2026-07-01

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 6.1.4 — 2026-06-12

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 6.1.3 — 2026-06-11

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

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