LibraryThing

LibraryThing

Catalog your books and media

278 ratings
170 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 9, 2015
  • February 17, 2024

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Catalog your personal book, DVD, and CD collections. Easily add items by searching or scanning barcodes. Enhance your catalog with high-resolution cover photos and browse your collection visually.

βœ“Catalog books, DVDs, and CDs
βœ“Search for media items
βœ“Scan ISBN barcodes
βœ“Add high-resolution cover photos
βœ“Browse collection by cover type
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What's New in LibraryThing

1.2.4

February 17, 2024

Fixed bug that produced a crash when scanning barcodes and quickly moving into and out of the scanner mode.

User reviews

Easy to use, when it runs

The app is great for scanning a cataloging books, but is too unstable to use for looking up later. It reliably crashes when scrolling the list.

AMAZING!

My mum suggested this app to me when I said I wanted to count all of my books. She has had it for a while (and has about 400 or more books counted) and finds it super useful and amazing. I couldn’t agree more! This app is free, useful and SO fun and easy to use! DOWNLOAD LIBRARY THING TODAY YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!! πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€
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Non-functional scan

Unable to use the scan feature to add books to my library. The button does not trigger any action. It would be nice to be able to scan a cover and have the title and author returned.

Long Time User

I have used Library Thing for many years. It has made my life so much easier! As a serious bibliophile, I appreciate its ease of use without a lot of unnecessary distractions. It has allowed me to manage our family library of almost 10,000 volumes quickly and efficiently and I cannot imagine life without it! Thank you!
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Many features lacking

1) ability to share owns catalogue with friends 2) browsing other peoples catalogues 3) find similar books eg. By the same authors, genre, year, country of origin etc. 4) The app crashes when trying to browse an author’s profile. Still my default cataloguing app but would migrate to another, more modern/advanced if I knew how to.
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Barcode scanner not working

Bug

Books disappearing from catalog

Bug

Editing and saving issues

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to create custom collections

Feature

Offline access to library

Feature

Integration with other book apps

Feature

Lending/loan tracking feature

Feature

FAQ

What does the LibraryThing app do?

This app allows members to catalog and browse their personal collections of books, DVDs, and CDs. You can add items by searching for them or scanning their ISBN barcodes. It also provides tools to enhance your catalog with high-resolution cover photos.

How do I add books to my catalog?

You can add books by searching for their title or author within the app. Alternatively, you can use your device's camera to scan the ISBN barcode on the book. The app then retrieves relevant data to add the item to your collection.

Can I add more than just books?

Yes, while the app is focused on books, you can also catalog most other media types, including DVDs and CDs. This allows for a comprehensive organization of your various media collections.

Is there a cost to use this app?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees, paid features, or in-app purchases.

What kind of data does the app use?

The app leverages data from Amazon and over 65 million library records to help catalog your items. This ensures a rich and accurate database for your collection.