Best Library Thing Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

LibraryThing is the household name in library thing, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Library Thing Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1LibraryThingLibraryThingFree3.5★ (278)NoNoSep 2026
2BookBuddy: Book TrackerBookBuddy: Book TrackerFree4.8★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
3LibibLibibFree4.4★ (1.2K)NoNoSep 2026
4Bookshelf-Your virtual libraryBookshelf-Your virtual libraryFree4.8★ (3K)YesYesSep 2026
5CLZ Books - library organizerCLZ Books - library organizerFree4.8★ (2.6K)NoYesSep 2026
6Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoSep 2026
7Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8★ (747K)NoNoSep 2026
8Bookshelf: Book Tracker & ListBookshelf: Book Tracker & ListFree4.6★ (4.1K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Library Thing

LibraryThing#1

LibraryThing by LibraryThing.com

Catalog your books and media
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
3.5😐(278 ratings)
Free
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Catalog your personal book, DVD, and CD collections. Easily add items by searching or scanning barcodes. Enhance your catalog with high-resolution cover photos and browse your collection visually.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick barcode scanning
  • 👍 Useful for cataloging library
  • 🚀 Fast book addition

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited search and editing capabilities
  • 🤖 Outdated and dated UI
BookBuddy: Book Tracker#2

BookBuddy: Book Tracker by Kimico, Ltd.

ISBN scanner & library manager
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😊(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage your entire book collection digitally, track reading progress, and organize your library. Easily add books by scanning, searching, or manual entry. Keep tabs on borrowed and lent items, and gain insights into your reading habits.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient book scanning
  • 📚 Comprehensive book cataloging
  • 🔍 Helpful search and filtering options
  • 💻 Syncs across devices
  • 💰 Good value for the price

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited search capabilities
  • 🔢 Restrictive free version limits
  • 🔀 Issues with series organization
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 📚 Struggles with older/obscure books
Libib#3

Libib by Libib, Inc.

Catalog your collections
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.4😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
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Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing personal libraries
  • 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
  • 👍 Customizable collections
  • 👍 Generous free plan with high item limit

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent barcode recognition
  • 🔍 Limited search and sorting options
  • 👎 Lack of book cover display in list view
  • 👎 Inability to add custom cover images for manual entries
  • 👎 Frustrating to navigate when making edits

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FAQ about Library Thing

What are the best library thing apps for iPhone?
LibraryThing tops our library thing apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 278 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top library thing apps we rank are free to download, including LibraryThing and BookBuddy: Book Tracker.
LibraryThing has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ library thing apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows members to catalog and browse their personal collections of books, DVDs, and CDs. You can add items by searching for them or scanning their ISBN barcodes. It also provides tools to enhance your catalog with high-resolution cover photos.
You can add books by searching for their title or author within the app. Alternatively, you can use your device's camera to scan the ISBN barcode on the book. The app then retrieves relevant data to add the item to your collection.