Comparison

Biblioteket 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

Biblioteket

Access your local library's vast collection of books, films, music, and more. Search, reserve, and manage your loans, including e-books and audiobooks. Discover new materials, events, and library news.

Highlights
  • Search and reserve books, films, music
  • Access e-books and audiobooks via eReolen
  • Manage loans and reservations
  • View library opening hours and events
  • Find inspiration with featured materials
  • Read reviews and author portraits
Features
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Få nem adgang til bibliotekets mange muligheder. Søg og bestil blandt tusindvis af gratis tilbud - f.eks. bøger, film, musik, ebøger og lydbøger. - Find inspiration blandt forsidens hylder med materialer og temaer. - Reserver bøger og andre materialer til afhentning på dit lokale bibliotek. - Se om materialet er hjemme, og hvor det står på biblioteket. - Få overblik over dine lån, reserveringer og mellemværender. - Forny dine lån. - Søg og find ebøger og netlydbøger, og få direkte adgang via eReolen. - Se bibliotekets åbningstider. - Læs om og tilmeld dig bibliotekets arrangementer. - Se nyheder fra biblioteket. - Læs anmeldelser og forfatterportrætter. Nogle biblioteker stiller ekstra funktioner til rådighed i app’en: - Betal mellemværender via MobilePay. - Find rundt på biblioteket med Wayfinding. For at få mest ud af app’en, skal du være oprettet som låner på biblioteket. Hvis du ikke er oprettet, kan du gøre det på dit biblioteks hjemmeside.

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.

Screenshots

Biblioteket4 screens
Libby, the library app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Libby, the library app at 4.6M against Biblioteket's 20. Libby, the library app also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Biblioteket against 4.9 for Libby, the library app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libby, the library app has 4.6M ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biblioteket ships an update every 5 weeks, Libby, the library app monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Biblioteket versus Libby, the library app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiblioteketLibby, the library app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (20 ratings) — better4.9 (4.6M ratings)
Positive reviews—83.7% of reviews
Number of ratings204.6M — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRediaOverDrive, Inc.

Customer experience

Biblioteket

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%

Libby, the library app

All ratings4,593,109 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews10,622 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Biblioteket

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

Biblioteket

No in-app purchases

None

Libby, the library app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Biblioteket free?
Biblioteket 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, Biblioteket or Libby, the library app?
Biblioteket is rated higher. Biblioteket averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Libby, the library app averages 4.9 from 4.6M ratings.
Do Biblioteket or Libby, the library app have ads?
Neither Biblioteket nor Libby, the library app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Biblioteket or Libby, the library app?
Biblioteket ships an update every 5 weeks, and Libby, the library app monthly. Most recently, Biblioteket was updated on November 1, 2026 and Libby, the library app on November 9, 2026.

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