# Spydus Mobile > Mobile library access for searching, reserving, and downloading items. (iPhone/iPad app by Civica Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spydus-mobile/id657672156 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Civica Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391428617) - Category: Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-07-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spydus-mobile/id657672156/reviews.md ## What is Spydus Mobile? Spydus Mobile is your anywhere 24/7 library. Search your library for books, e-books, movies, music and more. And once you’ve found what you are looking for, you can download, save, or reserve the items. The Spydus Mobile “Discover” feature has suggested reading such as featured lists, new arrivals, and personalised recommendations. It’s your library in the palm of your hand. Key features: • Search for items, and reserve the ones that interest you • View your loans, reservations, and payments • Update your personal details • Manage multiple library memberships • Download e-books and e-audio books • Save lists of favourite items for later • “Discover” – reading lists, featured items, recommendations for you • Use your camera to scan an ISBN in a bookstore to check if your library has copies • Issue your own items within the library by scanning the library barcode (check if your library allows this) Note: This app is only compatible for libraries using Spydus software – contact your library to confirm that it’s set up for you to use ## Key features - Search and reserve library items - View loans, reservations, and payments - Download e-books and e-audio books - Save favorite items - Personalized recommendations - Scan ISBNs to check library availability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 92) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spydus-mobile/id657672156/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Constant error messages *2026-03-10, version 2.0.10* This app used to work fairly well for me, apart from the occasional logging out for now reason. But for the past month or so I can’t access my current loans so can’t renew books or see when they are due. The app desperately needs updates to fix this! ### 3/5 — Bug in renewing a book *2026-02-05, version 2.0.10* Not so much a review more a bug report. My library card was about to expire and I tried to renew a book I was reading. The renewal failed because the date for the extension was after my card expired. After getting my card renewed I then tried to extend the book, but that failed because the app declared that I had already renewed the book yet the return date was still the original date for return. End result I could not extend the loan on the book and took it back to the library. ### 2/5 — Mostly good *2026-01-26, version 2.0.10* The app mostly works OK except that for many weeks now, I get an error when trying to view my current loans. I can access other functions of the app, but I cannot view what's on loan and what is due back. I've spoken to librarians who say no one else has complained about this. And yet it still doesn't work for me. Fix it please? ### 1/5 — Unpredictably useless *2026-01-08, version 2.0.10* Whenever I try to see my current loans I get this error message: “There was a problem connecting to the server. Please check your network connection or try again later. (Network error: error)”. The other functions seem to work ok. ### 2/5 — Needs an update *2025-12-12, version 2.0.10* Trying to add my library card barcode to Apple Wallet because when you click on ‘barcode’ in the app it often freezes and doesn’t display. Can’t find link in app to “add to Wallet”. “Reserve” link also didn’t proceed to “Confirm reserve” option. Had to force close on App several times to get it to do different functions. ### 2/5 — Update please! *2025-12-06, version 2.0.10* This App is so dysfunctional. Times out, gives odd error messages and constantly needs rebooting. Features are nice and simple - when they work. ### 1/5 — Download Spydus Library Instead! *2025-11-07, version 2.0.10* As another review said this spydus mobile version isn't working anymore but I downloaded spydus library and can now access my library online 🙌 It's essentially the same app they've just altered it slightly still really easy to use ### 5/5 — So easy to use *2025-11-02, version 2.0.10* Please libraries continue to support this version. The new Spydus Library is utter rubbish compared to this version. ### 1/5 — Won’t let me log in *2025-10-27, version 2.0.10* I’ve deleted the app as it won’t let me log in. Keeps saying server error. Annoying!! ### 3/5 — Discontinued *2025-09-25, version 2.0.10* So this suddenly stopped working for me. After deleting and reinstalling, it wouldn’t find my library. A quick google search told me this (Spydus Mobile) was now being replaced by Spydus Library. Comms from libraries could’ve been better. But I downloaded that, and it works. Hope this helps someone!! ## Frequently asked questions about Spydus Mobile ### What does Spydus Mobile do? Spydus Mobile provides 24/7 access to your library's collection. You can search for various media like books, e-books, movies, and music. The app allows you to download, reserve, or save items, and discover new content through personalized recommendations. ### What are the key features of Spydus Mobile? Key features include searching and reserving items, viewing your loans and reservations, downloading e-books and e-audio books, saving favorite items, and receiving personalized reading recommendations. You can also manage multiple library memberships and use your camera to scan ISBNs. ### Is Spydus Mobile free to use? Yes, Spydus Mobile is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. The app's functionality is dependent on your library's subscription to Spydus software. ### What libraries are compatible with Spydus Mobile? This app is only compatible with libraries that use Spydus software. To confirm if your library is set up for you to use Spydus Mobile, you should contact your local library directly. ### How can I use Spydus Mobile to find new books? The 'Discover' feature within Spydus Mobile is designed for finding new content. It offers suggested reading, including featured lists, new arrivals, and personalized recommendations based on your borrowing history and preferences. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.10 — 2019-11-07 Minor cosmetic fixes and improvements ### 2.0.8 — 2019-06-18 •Introduced support for digital library cards, if your local library supports it. •Other improvements ### 2.0.7 — 2018-10-03 Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.0.6 — 2018-05-09 Bug fixes and improvements •Ability to search for your library when first using the app •Add extra protection around personal details ### 2.0.5 — 2017-06-16 Fixed an issue where some library members were unable to renew titles ## More apps by Civica Pty Ltd - [Authority Advance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authority-advance/id1367340558) - [SpydusGO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spydusgo/id1434029199) - [Asset Edge Vigil](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asset-edge-vigil/id1481326891) All apps by Civica Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/391428617 --- *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 2026-06-10.*