Comparison

Libby, the library app vs Accuris EWB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Libby, the library app

Access your local library's digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free. Read or listen on your phone or tablet, download titles for offline use, and personalize your reading experience with customizable settings.

Highlights
  • Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
  • Send ebooks to Kindle (US only)
  • Offline reading and listening
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Adjustable audiobook playback speed
  • Sleep timer for audiobooks
  • Organize titles with tags
Currently charting
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Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet — for free, thanks to your public library! Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere. What You Can Do with Libby - Browse your library’s digital catalog of books - Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines - Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only) - Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay - Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space - Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles - Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices A Beautiful Reading Experience Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader: - Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences - Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels - Define and search for words or phrases instantly - Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading An Immersive Audiobook Player Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable: - Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x) - Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening - Swipe easily to skip forward or backward - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen Read Anywhere, Anytime Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible. Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all. Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.

About

Accuris EWB

Access critical engineering documents offline, including codes, standards, and regulations. Stay productive on remote sites with secure, synchronized access and annotation capabilities, even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Offline access to engineering documents
  • Read, reference, and annotate offline
  • Automatic syncing across devices
  • Bookmark and resume reading
  • Create, edit, and delete annotations offline
  • Content update notifications
Features
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Accuris — Engineering Documents, Anywhere Take your critical engineering documents wherever the job takes you. Accuris gives you secure, offline access to codes, standards, regulations, and technical content so you can stay productive on remote sites, offshore platforms, mines, and everywhere in between. Work Without Boundaries Don't let poor connectivity slow you down. Select the documents you need before heading into the field, then read, reference, and annotate them with or without an internet connection. When you're back online, everything syncs automatically. Key Features: - Sign in with your existing Accuris account to instantly access your licensed content - Open bookmarked documents and pick up right where you left off - Select documents for full offline access - Read and navigate documents in low- or no-connectivity environments - Create, edit, and delete annotations while offline - Sync annotations automatically across devices when connectivity returns - Get notifications when content you rely on has been updated - Switch between multiple Accuris accounts, with offline documents kept per account Built for Engineers in the Field Accuris is designed for professionals who can't afford to lose access to the documents that guide their work. Whether you're reviewing a standard at a job site or annotating a regulation from an offshore platform, Accuris keeps your essential content and notes available wherever you are. Access to content is based on your organization's licensing and permissions

Screenshots

Libby, the library app4 screens
Accuris EWB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Libby, the library app at 4.6M against Accuris EWB's 2. Libby, the library app also leads on chart position (#2 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Libby, the library app against 5.0 for Accuris EWB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libby, the library app has 4.6M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libby, the library app ships an update monthly, Accuris EWB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Libby, the library app versus Accuris EWB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibby, the library appAccuris EWB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.6M ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.6M — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperOverDrive, Inc.Accuris

Customer experience

Libby, the library app

All ratings4,593,109 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews10,611 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.4%

Accuris EWB

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Libby, the library app

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with downloading and syncing content
  • Unreliable playback controls for audiobooks
  • Inconsistent behavior when placing holds
  • Disappearing reading history and bookmarks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to search across multiple libraries
  • Custom reading/listening speed controls
  • Improved recommendation and discovery tools
  • Option to purchase unavailable titles
  • Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes)
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  • Integration with other e-book/audiobook services

Accuris EWB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Libby, the library app

No in-app purchases

None

Accuris EWB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Libby, the library app free?
Libby, the library app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Accuris EWB free?
Accuris EWB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Libby, the library app or Accuris EWB?
Accuris EWB is rated higher. Libby, the library app averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.6M ratings, while Accuris EWB averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Libby, the library app or Accuris EWB have ads?
Neither Libby, the library app nor Accuris EWB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libby, the library app or Accuris EWB?
Libby, the library app ships an update monthly, and Accuris EWB every 2 months. Most recently, Libby, the library app was updated on November 1, 2026 and Accuris EWB on October 20, 2026.

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