Libby, the library app

Name: Libby, the library app
Rating: 4.9 (4463483 reviews)
Author: OverDrive, Inc.

By: OverDrive, Inc. App

Library audiobooks and ebooks

Overview

Version:

9.2.4

Last updated: 2026-08-04

Features & Capabilities

Libby by OverDrive lets you borrow free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from local libraries. Browse your library’s digital catalog, borrow instantly, download titles for offline reading, and sync progress across devices. Features include sending ebooks to Kindle (U.S. libraries), listening via Apple CarPlay, and tagging books to curate custom lists.

In the reader and audio player, Libby offers adjustable text size and themes, magazine and comic zoom, word search, read-alongs for kids, bookmarks, notes, and highlights. The audio player supports variable speeds (0.6x–3.0x), a sleep timer, and intuitive swiping to skip. Libby is built by OverDrive to support libraries worldwide.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books Education News & Magazines

By:

OverDrive, Inc.

Rating:

4.90

(4,463,483) 13,372 new ratings

Version:

9.2.4 Last updated: 2026-08-04

Version code:

889039162

Creation date:

2016-12-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

12.96MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 78 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#1 in Essential Book Apps

#3 in The Best Audiobook Apps

#1 in overdrive keyword 6

#2 in library keyword 35

#4 in kindle keyword 34

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Developed by:

OverDrive, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libby-the-library-app/id1076402606

Website:

https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

User Reviews

Libby is widely praised for easy access to a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks, strong ease of use, and cost savings, with valuable features like Kindle compatibility and filters. However, several reviews note recurring drawbacks: playback instability and laggy controls; and a confusing holds process with long waits for popular titles. The app remains a strong library-on-the-go solution, but stability and UX around playback and holds could be improved.

Pros

Easy to use with clear navigation and search, as praised by many users.
Large catalog with many titles, multiple copies, and broad availability.
Audiobooks are a major benefit and highly convenient for commutes.
Free to borrow from the library, which saves money and helps users decide what to buy.
Flexible reading options (ebooks with Kindle compatibility and Libby reading) and useful filters.

Cons

Playback issues and instability (playback errors that require restarting the app or device).
Laggy or unresponsive interface and controls, including issues with CarPlay.
Confusing hold flow and long wait times for popular titles due to holds.

Recent reviews

I absolutely love the Libby app. While it may not have every title, my local library has more than enough to keep the ears and eyes entertained. Thank you from a forever customer!