# VPL Mobile > Vancouver Public Library mobile app for borrowing, account management, and catalog browsing. (iPhone/iPad app by Vancouver Public Library Board.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpl-mobile/id422360968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vancouver Public Library Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142026329) - Category: Books, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 3.88/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 21 MB - Languages: American English, Filipino, French (France), Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese - Released: 2011-02-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpl-mobile/id422360968/reviews.md ## What is VPL Mobile? Use Vancouver Public Library app to discover new titles, borrow ebooks and audiobooks, place and manage holds, check your account, browse staff recommendations and more. Features: - Search the library catalogue - Display your library barcode on your phone - Check library hours and locations - Scan ISBN barcodes - Save titles for later ## Key features - Borrow ebooks and audiobooks - Manage holds - Digital library barcode - Search library catalog - Save titles for later - Check hours and locations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 57) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpl-mobile/id422360968/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app with built in reader *2026-07-19, version 2.23.0* I usually don’t trust public sector software to deliver a high-quality experience, but this app completely proved me wrong. It’s easily one of the best apps I’ve ever used from the Canadian government (a massive step up from the ArriveCAN disaster!). I was genuinely surprised by how well-built it is, especially the built-in reader that seamlessly remembers your progress. Amazing job! ### 4/5 — Apple wallet support *2026-01-21, version 2.20.1* The app is the basic white labelled bibliocommons app. Some other libraries have turned on the new UI and enabled the apple wallet feature which would be amazing for Vancouver since it’s such a digital city. ### 5/5 — Great app for anyone with a library card! *2025-02-22, version 2.17.1* So much easier to use than their website for quick look ups, holds or checking your account! Loving it and using the library more as a result. We are so lucky to have the VPL! Extra fun feature: scanning barcodes at bookstores to find the book at the library! ### 5/5 — Love the app *2025-01-28, version 2.17.1* Clean and smooth interface. Makes it easy to track borrowed and renew current books. I agree that I wish there were notifications for books that are ready to be picked up, since emails get hard to track. ### 4/5 — Good *2024-07-31, version 2.15.0* I like the app. But I think that it should have an option to turn on notifications so that you know when a book is ready ### 5/5 — Easiest 5* ever *2024-06-06, version 2.14.0* This app is fantastic! It does exactly what you would want it to do and is completely intuitive. ### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *2024-04-03, version 2.14.0* This app makes it so much quicker to access the your VPL account, it saves so much time- especially because you don’t have to sign in every time you use it!! ### 3/5 — Buggy after updating to iOS17 *2023-10-03, version 2.10.0* The app became buggy under iOS17. Not only I had to sign in every time, it kept giving me error message when I was trying to load some contents as if my session with the app expired. Please fix it! It was a really useful app! ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2023-09-07* I really couldn’t ask for much more from this app. Great user interface and functionality. What’s more it works extremely well. I’m very thankful for the investment and development of this app, it really exemplifies VPL. Hats off to you all! ### 4/5 — Love this! *2023-04-24, version 2.10.0* Easy to use and reserve audio books while on the go. Thank you! ## Frequently asked questions about VPL Mobile ### What can I do with the VPL Mobile app? The app allows you to discover new titles, borrow ebooks and audiobooks, place and manage holds, check your library account, and browse staff recommendations. You can also display your library barcode digitally and search the library catalogue. ### Is the VPL Mobile app free to use? Yes, the VPL Mobile app is completely free to download and use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features. ### How do I borrow ebooks and audiobooks? Once you have the app, you can search the library catalogue for available ebooks and audiobooks. You can then borrow them directly through the app, and they will be added to your account for easy access and management. ### Can I use my library card with the app? Yes, the app allows you to display your library barcode directly on your phone, serving as your digital library card. This makes it convenient to check out items or access services without needing your physical card. ### What devices is the VPL Mobile app compatible with? The app is designed for mobile devices, typically compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. You can download it from your device's respective app store. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.23.0 — 2026-06-16 Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels Enhanced device security detection Security and networking improvements Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 2.22.2 — 2026-04-17 Links that previously opened in an external browser now open directly inside the app, allowing for more seamless in‑app browsing. Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 2.20.1 — 2025-10-29 Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards. New and updated format icons now appear in search results. General bug fixes and small design improvements. ### 2.19.0 — 2025-07-18 Added audience, genre, and language filters to the ‘New at the Library’ carousels. The minimum supported version of iOS has been updated to iOS 16.0. Includes bug fixes. ### 2.18.0 — 2025-04-09 Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes. ## Apps similar to VPL Mobile | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [OPL Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-mobile/id417445178) | 2.6 (85) | Free | Books | | [Gutka Sahib Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutka-sahib-audio/id1249802261) | 4.4 (51) | Free | Books | | [Brampton Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brampton-library/id1536980108) | — | Free | Books | | [Edmonton Public Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edmonton-public-library/id390969843) | — | Free | Books | | [Burnaby Public Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnaby-public-library/id525710738) | 4.0 (18) | Free | Books | | [Surrey Libraries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrey-libraries/id589910618) | 4.6 (8) | Free | Books | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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