# Libby, the library app — user reviews > 8,998 indexed App Store user reviews of Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc., rated 4.90/5 from 4,415,685 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libby-the-library-app/id1076402606/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libby-the-library-app/id1076402606.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,975,438 · 4★ 320,927 · 3★ 62,520 · 2★ 18,822 · 1★ 37,978 ## What do users think of Libby, the library app? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📚 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 **Cons** - 🕰️ 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes and freezes - Issues with downloading and syncing content - Unreliable playback controls for audiobooks - Inconsistent behavior when placing holds - Disappearing reading history and bookmarks **Most requested features** - Ability to search across multiple libraries - Custom reading/listening speed controls - Improved recommendation and discovery tools - Option to purchase unavailable titles - Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes) - Integration with other e-book/audiobook services ## Newest reviews (20 of 8,998) ### 5/5 — Skeptical at first *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Like the title, at first I was skeptical but after using it for a while I found that it is quite enjoyable. Sometimes having to wait for a title can be nail biting, but honestly it keeps me grounded, the digital world has made us a little impatient in dealing with the ‘real’ world. I think the only thing I don’t like is that, when listening/reading a series, there are times that one or even more of the books within the series is not available in my Library, while it is available elsewhere (at a cost). As a result, often I won’t check out a book series that isn’t complete, to prevent ‘the let down’ felt when it is discovered. ### 5/5 — Fabulous *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Easiest way to check out a book. Option to place a hold is great. And it’s all free to users. ### 5/5 — Love *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* My only gripe is that my library doesn’t have enough licenses for audio books. This app truly got me back into loving stories and reading. I’m soooo grateful, it’s an invaluable resource. ### 5/5 — Love it. Love it. Love it. *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I absolutely adore the easy access to books through this app! It’s also ADHD friendly since I always forget to return physical books in time, this makes it easier. The goal is to go between this and local books stores in my area! ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Libby has been a lifesaver! I read constantly, so having instant access to library books at my fingertips is wonderful. Setting up the app and connecting my library cards was easy, and finding the books I want is simple. I love being able to borrow books without making a trip to the library—or worrying about overdue returns. ### 5/5 — Curious *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I deeply appreciate having access to such a wide range of books, magazines, and audiobooks through this app. It’s an incredible resource made possible thanks to the support of taxpayers and generous donations, and I’m genuinely grateful for that. As someone who’s naturally curious, I love how easy it is to explore new topics, discover authors I’ve never read, and learn something unexpected every time I open it. I hope this app continues to inspire others to stay curious too—because curiosity is one of the best things we can share. --- ### 5/5 — Can’t live without it! *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I am signed up with half a dozen libraries at my fingertips— it’s brought my love of books back to me! ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Best story app ### 4/5 — Please improve *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Wish you would allow 10 books on hold ### 4/5 — love the app *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* 4 star because l love the books ### 5/5 — Assassins blade *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Great book ### 5/5 — The best! *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* See title. ### 5/5 — Good tools *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Has good tools for an old person who still loves to read but has trouble remembering characters that occurred earlier in the book. Also has a quick lookup for definition of an unfamiliar word. ### 5/5 — reading_like_the_wind *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* This makes reading enchanting, and even if we can’t get the book in person as a physical book, we can get it here. It also gives you suggestions at the end of the book of other things you might like and it also after giving you suggestions, it gives you a scale on five of those five suggestions of how close to your description of a book you want. ### 5/5 — Book lover *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I love Libby I’m able to listen to my favorite audiobooks and I just enjoy it through and though!🤩😍 Lacey Bonkoski🐈🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺🐓🐇🏐 ### 5/5 — Life Saver! *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Libby has kept me happily reading for years now, and I love discovering new series to devour. I couldn’t imagine not having a library, yet in person is sometimes impossible. I’m so grateful for ebooks! ### 5/5 — Need gray background option *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Please create a gray background option for books, similar to Apple Books. It’s the easiest on the eyes, better than sepia ### 4/5 — Cool *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* It’s a good and fascinating app for people who are bookworms though it didn’t have some books i wanted to read. ### 5/5 — More Books *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* One thing that doesn’t make sense to me is that books and audiobooks are digital, so why can’t there be more availability for books? Other than that, I love Libby!! ### 5/5 — Love at first read!!! *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* This app is awesome. I love that I can rest on it or listen. It is the best and it is free. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Do not waste your time *2026-08-23, version 9.2.4* I downloaded thinking that i could just read a book on the aeroplane then i wanted to read a book and all it said is read a sample i checked many books and it still says read a sample which is like 6 pages and it takes so long to load not even on the plane rubbish app ### 1/5 — Account Recovery *2026-08-23, version 9.2.4* Trying to recover your PIN is a nightmare. Write it down and store it someplace easy to find. The app is buggy and extremely inconsistent. ### 1/5 — Limit *2026-08-23, version 9.2.4* I return a book and try to borrow another. It keeps telling me I’ve reached my limit when only two books are borrowed. I should have one more available. ### 1/5 — This app sucks *2026-08-22, version 9.2.4* The waits of this app are way to long I needed a book for summer reading and did not get one on time. I am very angry! ### 1/5 — Libby Help *2026-08-22, version 9.2.4* I can not locate the menu to copy my data to another device ### 1/5 — Frustrated *2026-08-21, version 9.2.4* OMG! Fix it already! Playback stops at every chapter. Have to open the app to continue listening. AirPods won’t restart play. Used to love this app…. Would not bother down loading this app until it’s fixed. BorrowBox here I come.. ### 1/5 — Unavailability of books *2026-08-15, version 9.2.4* Misssss Hoopla!!! No wait time for books like Libby…. Ridiculous wait list to borrow‼️ ### 1/5 — Zero stars *2026-08-15, version 9.2.4* Check and see ### 1/5 — Bad search engine *2026-08-15, version 9.2.4* Subject searches for nonfiction are so overly broad as to be nearly unusable ### 1/5 — Libby *2026-08-15, version 9.2.4* All the books that come up under available soon or either Reese’s book club, romantic novels, suburban mom reading. I feel like I’ve been slotted into a category and I cannot get to available soon books without scrolling through thousands of these. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — great app! *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* this app is super helpful and pretty easy to use!! sometimes books are a little hard to find or aren’t on the app, but other than that it’s great! ### 5/5 — Libby and public libraries *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I have been using my public library for as long as I can remember. I am so thankful that I still have the opportunity. It is such a gift. I travel the world and can get any information or help that I might need. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Think and grow rich. *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Fantastic word forward with my original text book ### 5/5 — The bookworm is back *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Ever since I discovered Libby, I have been on a reading frenzy. It has rekindled my love with books, as it’s so convenient to carry them everywhere I go through the Libby app. ### 5/5 — E-Book Lover *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Favorite app on my phone! ### 5/5 — I love it *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I love it ### 5/5 — I love Libby! *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* I read all my books on Libby. I started listening recently too!! My favorite app. ### 5/5 — Avid reader *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* A great place to find books I want to read. ### 5/5 — Support your libraries F Bezos *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* Have always loved Libby and Hoopla fantastic apps and easy to use! ### 5/5 — The best *2026-08-25, version 9.2.4* The most used app in my phone. I love it. Everyone should have this app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*