LibraryThing

Name: LibraryThing
Rating: 2.39 (964 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:

2026-06-28

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 153,362 ▲ 3

Other platforms

LibraryThing (v1.2.4)

3.50

(274)

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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

Poor. After scanning in my Library I have consistently found that I am unable to access my Catalog due to constant server errors. The website is down most of the time as well making it harder to check. There's no online presence to check service disruptions, downtime, or when access will be restored. Celebrating 20 years or something yet unable to provide the service. I'd say this apps dying/dead and to check out a better cataloguing service.

Sh*****, 2026-06-25

This app has developed a bug that causes it to shut doen and close out when I try to delete a book that I never scanned it. help!

Be*****, 2026-06-22

very easy & fast to catalogue my books by scanning barcodes. but sometimes the phone app doesn't load my collection, though the computer desktop webpage version is excellent.