# WLS Mobile > Mobile library catalog search, holds, and account management. (iPhone/iPad app by ByWater Solutions.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wls-mobile/id6739545649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ByWater Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465780740) - Category: Books - Price: Free - Rating: 1.60/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 56 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-01-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wls-mobile/id6739545649/reviews.md ## What is WLS Mobile? WLS Mobile allows you to explore your library on the go to find new books, movies, games, or your old favorites! Quickly search the entire catalog - including eContent - place holds, check due dates, and renew eligible titles. ## Key features - Explore library catalog - Search for books, movies, games - Include eContent in searches - Place holds on items - Check due dates - Renew eligible titles ## What do users think of WLS Mobile? Overall sentiment: negative **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes frequently - 🔑 Constant logging out - ⏱️ Slow loading and performance - 🔍 Poor search functionality - 🤖 Buggy and not ready for release **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on opening - Doesn't stay logged in - Server errors preventing access **Most requested features** - Bring back the older app - Allow login without library card ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wls-mobile/id6739545649/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Hanging after update *2026-07-07, version 26.06.00* after the latest update, WLS Mobile app on iPhone 16 is hanging at startup ! ### 1/5 — Buggy *2026-07-03* Is anyone going to help make this better or is it going to be 1 star forever? While this is an upgrade to be able to see the book cover and see better search bar, routinely logs me out of my account and now won’t even open saying that server is down. Hard to navigate our library system without access to the system ### 1/5 — Extremely slow *2026-06-24* The app is extremely laggy. Opening it could take a long time before it is ready for use. I am not sure what technology they use behind the scenes; whatever it is, they need to change it or use a proper third party software developer. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t login with my correct information *2026-03-08* The mobile app does not allow me to login when I put in my correct card number and password. We need to get something that actually works in this area. Please someone! ### 2/5 — Barely passable *2026-03-08* Very slow, does not show call numbers, or availability of items (checked out/ available). Search filters don’t work. Much worse than the previous app. ### 2/5 — Barely passable *2026-01-10, version 25.09.00* Very slow, does not show call numbers, or availability of items (checked out/ available). Much worse than the previous app. Well at least it shows account status and and account bar code! ### 1/5 — Barely functional for searches *2025-07-19, version 25.04.00* Why do they keep dropping worse versions of this app with each iteration? Seriously, the best was 2 apps ago during the pandemic. With the latest version released 1/2025 you can’t filter your search at all. Many titles are available as book, ebook, dvd, Blu-ray, or soundtrack. Not to mention multiple different items with the same title. Hence, the point of a filter. It’s completely useless and generates thousands of hits that are irrelevant to the keyword provided even when you select filter by title, dvd, or anything else. Might as well search using a desktop. The only slight improvement from previous versions, which adds no value to me is now the app indicates what titles I have borrowed or on hold via Libby. Not a good trade off in my view. The app was so good before, why was it revised and ruined? ### 1/5 — Old app better *2025-07-06* This new app just isn’t functional. Slow to open, constantly throws errors, does not retain account information requiring multiple account setups. I can go on, but I think you get the picture. Time to fix or roll back to the old app. ### 1/5 — Awful *2025-07-02, version 25.04.00* Never lets you stay logging. It used to work but no more. ### 1/5 — Terrible replacement! *2025-06-17* The old WLS app was simple, but it worked. This one is very slow and constantly logs me out. (If you haven’t memorized your account number, you’d better.) It’s so much easier to use a browser ## Frequently asked questions about WLS Mobile ### What can I do with WLS Mobile? WLS Mobile allows you to explore your library's catalog on the go. You can search for books, movies, games, and eContent, place holds on items, check due dates for your borrowed items, and renew eligible titles. ### Is WLS Mobile free to use? Yes, WLS Mobile is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app itself. The app provides access to your library's services without any direct charges. ### What kind of content can I find in the catalog? The app allows you to search the entire library catalog, which includes physical items like books, movies, and games, as well as digital content (eContent). This ensures you can find a wide range of materials available through your library. ### Can I manage my borrowed items with this app? Absolutely. You can easily check the due dates for all items you have checked out. Additionally, the app allows you to renew any titles that are eligible for renewal, helping you avoid late fees and keep items longer. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 26.07.00 — 2026-08-15 Remove no longer used VDX functionality. ([DIS-2584](https://aspen-discovery.atlassian.net/browse/DIS-2584)) (MDN) Migrate all native base components to Gluestack-UI. ([DIS-2525](https://aspen-discovery.atlassian.net/browse/DIS-2525)) (MDN) Remove native-base package Update colors to use gluestack theming rather than native-base Fix require cycle issues Fix some errors with hooks being out of order on some screens Update screens to gluestack including: Library Card Scanner Barcode scanner for search Account Drawer Splash Screen Update Available screen (currently unused) Create Local ILL request OverDrive settings (currently unused) Select Linked Account Select Pickup Location Select Volume Select Volume Hold My Library (Additional Info, Contact Buttons, Map, Hours, Location info) All Locations Events Contact Information (Identity, Main Address, Profile) Saved Searches Language Picker Notification Options Preferences Support Screen Select Hold Sub location Select Pickup Location Self Check Scanning Search Search (from List) Made sure select lists are scrollable Removed some fallback code for very old versions changed call to deleteFromHistory in ReadingHistory.js to pass id instead of permanentId to match discovery changes from DIS-1612 ([DIS-2539](https://aspen-discovery.atlassian.net/browse/DIS-2539)) (IT) Added missing GLOBALS import to helpers.js ([DIS-2539](https://aspen-discovery.atlassian.net/browse/DIS-2539)) (IT) ### 26.06.01 — 2026-07-07 Critical bug fixes ### 26.06.00 — 2026-07-02 critical bug fix ### 26.05.01 — 2026-06-25 critical bug fix ### 26.05.00 — 2026-06-23 bug fixes ## Apps similar to WLS Mobile | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New York Public Library (NYPL)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-public-library-nypl/id1474533999) | 2.6 (111) | Free | Books | | [Comics Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626) | 2.6 (98) | Free | Books | | [BKLYN Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bklyn-library/id6714283658) | 4.1 (85) | Free | Books | | [Greenwich Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenwich-library/id834617596) | 4.7 (3) | Free | Books | | [Bookshop.org: Read/Buy Ebooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-readbuy-ebooks/id6465290096) | 4.7 (1,555) | Free | Books | | [Freading](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freading/id485015785) | 4.6 (2,830) | Free | Books | ## More apps by ByWater Solutions - [Aspen LiDA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-lida/id1581124727) - [Anne Arundel Public Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anne-arundel-public-library/id6739499339) - [Anna Community Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anna-community-library/id6741077147) - [Deerfield Public Library+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerfield-public-library-plus/id6741077170) - [Howell Carnegie Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howell-carnegie-library/id6741077316) All apps by ByWater Solutions: https://appshunter.io/developer/1465780740 ## Related topics [bywater solutions](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bywater-solutions) --- *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 2026-08-18.*