Best Library Card Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ library card apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Library Card Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
2New York Public Library (NYPL)New York Public Library (NYPL)Free2.6★ (126)NoNoNov 2026
3Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
4CloudLibraryCloudLibraryFree4.8★ (265K)NoNoNov 2026
5Schlow CardSchlow CardFree3.1★ (7)NoNoOct 2026
6Barcodes: Loyalty Card WalletBarcodes: Loyalty Card WalletFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
7Crowley Public LibraryCrowley Public LibraryFree—NoNoAug 2026
8Baldwin Public LibraryBaldwin Public LibraryFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Library Card

Libby, the library app#1

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.6M ratings)
Free
#3in Books
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🕰️ Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • 🎧 High-quality audiobook experience
  • 🆓 Free access with library card

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔒 Lack of offline reading/listening
  • 📚 Limited selection in some genres
  • 🔙 Unintuitive navigation and UI
2.6😞(126 ratings)
Free
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Access the full power of a major public library from your mobile device. Search the catalog, reserve books for pickup, and manage your account, including renewals and fee payments. Discover nearby branches and upcoming events.

What We Love

  • 👍 Mobile checkout is great
  • 👍 Self checkout is awesome
  • 👍 Easy to reserve books
  • 👍 Good for checking book availability
  • 👍 App has potential
  • 👍 Great graphics (mentioned once)
  • 👍 Magazine search easy
  • 👍 Events virtual accessible
  • 👍 Library hours easy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
  • 🐛 Far from intuitive
  • 🐛 Poorly organized
  • 🐛 Difficult to use
  • 🐛 Losing functionality
  • 🐛 Not optimized for iPads
  • 🐛 Slow to load
  • 🐛 Freezes often
  • 🐛 Clunky and hard to use
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on work WiFi
  • 🐛 Loading spinner too long
  • 🐛 Crashes constantly
  • 🐛 Mobile checkout issues
  • 🐛 Outdated UI/UX
  • 🐛 Cannot pay fines in app
  • 🐛 Doesn't integrate with Kindle
  • 🐛 Doesn't deal with ebooks
  • 🐛 Requires multiple apps for digital content
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere#3

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere by Midwest Tape, LLC

Books, Movies, Music, and More
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8😊(1.4M ratings)
Free
#5in Books
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Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent selection of content
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient access to books, audiobooks, movies, and more
  • 👍 Great resource for reading/listening
  • 👍 Helpful for dyslexic users

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
  • 🔍 Inconsistent syncing across devices
  • 🔍 Unintuitive navigation
  • 🔍 Missing key features like previewing audiobooks

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FAQ about Library Card

What are the best library card apps for iPhone?
Libby, the library app tops our library card apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 4.6M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top library card apps we rank are free to download, including Libby, the library app and New York Public Library (NYPL).
Libby, the library app has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ library card apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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