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Libby, the library app

Libby, the library app

Library audiobooks and ebooks

4.5M ratings
10217 reviews
#2 in free Book
🎬 Entertainment
📚 Books
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 12, 2016
  • October 1, 2026

Developer

OverDrive, Inc.
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Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

✓Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
✓Download for offline access
✓Send ebooks to Kindle
✓Adjust reader settings
✓Customize audio player
✓Create book lists
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Libby, the library app. Based on 4.5M reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.

Positive things

  • 📚Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🕰️Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • 🎧High-quality audiobook experience
  • 🆓Free access with library card

Negative things

  • 🕰️Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔒Lack of offline reading/listening
  • 📚Limited selection in some genres
  • 🔙Unintuitive navigation and UI
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What's New in Libby, the library app

9.2.6

October 1, 2026

Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.

Charts

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🥈 2

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The app has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on October 11, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Love it!

If I can suggest one improvement: add a way to search by topic which would be helpful for readers of non-fiction books.
Red_MamaRed_Mama

So convenient

Love Libby! Easy and prevents me from needing to leave the house!
Mrsstotts24Mrsstotts24

This is bad it needs to go

I’m telling
AiolAiol

It cool lowkey from a teen

It’s cool but you have to wait such a long time for all the good books and I don’t like that
Bartholomew is the bestBartholomew is the best

Something's happening...

Love the app and will continue using it but something weird is happening in the last month or so. Every time I pause my audiobook and leave the app, it backs up to a previous bookmark, even if I've just created a new one. Like, I remembered seeing I had 45 minutes left of the book and thinking Oh that'll be fine, I'll be done today. Next time I open the app, it's put me 2 chapters earlier.
My app is up to date and I'm running Apple iOS 27
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug

Issues with downloading and syncing content

Bug

Unreliable playback controls for audiobooks

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when placing holds

Bug

Disappearing reading history and bookmarks

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to search across multiple libraries

Feature

Custom reading/listening speed controls

Feature

Improved recommendation and discovery tools

Feature

Option to purchase unavailable titles

Feature

Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes)

Feature

Integration with other e-book/audiobook services

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to borrow millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library for free. You can browse your library's digital catalog, borrow titles instantly with a library card, and enjoy them on your devices.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines, downloading titles for offline use, sending ebooks to Kindle (U.S. libraries only), listening to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay, and creating custom book lists. It also offers a customizable ebook reader and an advanced audio player.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. You can borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library at no cost, provided you have a valid library card. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The description mentions compatibility with devices for reading and listening, including support for Apple CarPlay for audiobooks. It also highlights syncing reading positions across all your devices, suggesting broad mobile compatibility.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include borrowing the latest best-sellers or classics for free, downloading books for commutes or travel, listening to audiobooks while driving or exercising, and managing your reading list. It's also useful for reading along with children.