LibraryThing

Name: LibraryThing
Rating: 2.41 (950 reviews)
Author: LibraryThing.com

By: LibraryThing.com

Catalog your books and other media

Features & Capabilities

LibraryThing is a versatile Chrome extension designed for book lovers and media collectors. It allows users to catalog books, DVDs, and CDs effectively, relying on data sourced from Amazon and over 65 million library records for comprehensive coverage.

Users can effortlessly add items to their collection by searching or scanning ISBN barcodes with their camera. The extension also features a cover editor for adding high-resolution book cover photos and browsing collections by cover type to identify and improve copies needing better covers. Enhance your media management with LibraryThing's intuitive and robust cataloging tools.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books

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Version:

1.1.5 Last updated: 2025-01-23

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Creation date:

2017-06-13

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Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.librarything.librarything.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

5.79MB

Email:

in*****@librarything.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 154,655 ▼ 252

Other platforms

LibraryThing (v1.2.4)

3.50

(271)

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Developed by:

LibraryThing.com

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.librarything.librarything

Email:

in*****@librarything.com

Website:

http://www.librarything.com/

User Reviews

The LibraryThing Android app offers valuable barcode scanning and on-the-go cataloging, with some reviewers praising its potential and design. However, it is plagued by instability: frequent crashes on deletion or editing, scanning-related duplicates or misreads, and session interruptions, plus slow catalog loading. The core functionality is appreciated, but users repeatedly report reliability issues that limit smooth use.

Pros

Barcode scanning enables quick addition of books to the catalog.
The app serves as a convenient mobile companion for LibraryThing and supports on-the-go cataloging.
Easy to add books from the app.
Some reviewers find the app well designed and among the best cataloging apps they've tried.

Cons

Frequent crashes, especially when deleting or editing entries.
Barcode scanning often misreads or duplicates books, creating incorrect or multiple entries.
Inability to delete duplicates or erroneous entries due to crashes of the delete operation.
Random crashes or logouts disrupt usage.
Slow loading of the catalog and overall instability.

Recent reviews

I'm just getting started but so far I really like all that it provides. Pretty easy to maneuver around, but until you get used to it, it may take some patience. I'm just trying to find the barcode scanner to use my phones camera to scan the books, but even with what and where to find it, I have no clue. They tell me to look for the "catalog page", we'll, i gave not seen anything that says catalog. I've found "add books" or "import books" but thete is no barcode an either of those pages.