# Seattle Public Library — user reviews

> 8 indexed App Store user reviews of Seattle Public Library by The Seattle Public Library, rated 4.22/5 from 23 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-public-library/id6744311518/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattle-public-library/id6744311518.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3

## Most critical reviews (8 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — NOT GOOD

*2026-03-08*

It’s basically just a thing to search for books if you don’t have an account. I can’t even get a book on hold for me. DO NOT BUY!!!

### 3/5 — Notifications?

*2025-07-03*

Wondering if notifications are a feature of this app? If not, I hope it’s a something that will be added soon! It would be most helpful to get notified when something is due and when a request has arrived. Tried to look under settings, but it just gives the library’s privacy policy.

### 4/5 — More convenient than the website

*2025-09-23*

A librarian recently shared that an SPL app was available and immediately got it setup. The app is a bit more convenient than the website and has most of its features. I really appreciate the Apple Wallet support so I no longer have to carry around my physical card.

Some suggestions:
- When placing holds, use the default branch as setup in your SPL account as the starting point or with a Quick hold feature like the website. I’ve accidentally placed holds at incorrect branches.
- Notifications for hold requests being available, things coming due, etc

Great app overall!

### 5/5 — Great new app for a great library

*2025-07-08*

I’m really glad they finally made this app!

### 5/5 — smooth and functional

*2025-06-30*

so happy this is available! works great!

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2025-04-23*

So happy an app is finally available! It’s great so far- no complaints. Easy to navigate.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2025-04-19*

I love how easy the app makes putting items on hold, booking a meeting room and even checking out books from it!

### 5/5 — Great Resource!

*2025-04-16*

Really great for a first version. The app makes it much easier to find things on mobile rather than navigating the site.

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*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 2026-07-27.*