Comparison

MyOPL vs Libby, the library app

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

Head to head
About

MyOPL

Access your public library's catalog on the go. Search for books, place holds, manage your account, and discover new titles. Find library locations, check availability, and manage your due dates and renewals.

Highlights
  • Search catalog with filters
  • View title descriptions and reviews
  • Save titles to 'For Later' list
  • Check item availability and locations
  • Manage due dates and renewals
  • Place and track holds
  • Download eBooks and audiobooks
Features
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Take the Omaha Pubic Library with you wherever you go! Search for books, place holds, manage your account, create lists, and get information about our locations. Features: • quickly search, with filters to zero-in on what you want • get descriptions and community reviews for titles • save titles to your 'For Later' list • check availability and map the locations where your title is available now • instantly check your due dates and renew • check if your holds are ready • search the full catalog for books, movies, music and digital books • find and download eBooks and audiobooks • browse bestsellers, new arrivals, and recent reviews • rate titles with one touch • check branch hours or get directions to the nearest branch of OPL

About

Libby, the library app

Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

Highlights
  • Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
  • Download for offline access
  • Send ebooks to Kindle
  • Adjust reader settings
  • Customize audio player
  • Create book lists
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.

Screenshots

MyOPL4 screens
Libby, the library app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Libby, the library app at 4.9 against MyOPL's 4.3. Libby, the library app also leads on ratings volume (4.6M vs 16) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Libby, the library app holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libby, the library app has 4.6M ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MyOPL's written reviews are positive against 84% of Libby, the library app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyOPL ships an update every 4 months, Libby, the library app monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MyOPL versus Libby, the library app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyOPLLibby, the library app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.9 (4.6M ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings164.6M — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCity of Omaha, Omaha Public LIbraryOverDrive, Inc.

Customer experience

MyOPL

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Libby, the library app

All ratings4,537,350 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews10,477 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

MyOPL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

MyOPL

No in-app purchases

None

Libby, the library app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyOPL free?
MyOPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Libby, the library app free?
Libby, the library app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyOPL or Libby, the library app?
Libby, the library app is rated higher. MyOPL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Libby, the library app averages 4.9 from 4.6M ratings.
Do MyOPL or Libby, the library app have ads?
Neither MyOPL nor Libby, the library app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyOPL or Libby, the library app?
MyOPL ships an update every 4 months, and Libby, the library app monthly. Most recently, MyOPL was updated on October 23, 2026 and Libby, the library app on October 25, 2026.

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