# Barnes & Noble

> Shop books, toys, gifts & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477515079](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477515079)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1477515079`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Barnes & Noble
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (2,279 ratings)
- **Version:** 255.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2022-07-25
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/barnes-noble/id1477515079)
- **Website:** [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/nook/apps](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/nook/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/help/privacy-policy-complete](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/help/privacy-policy-complete)

## Description

The Barnes & Noble app is the ideal companion for book lovers who want quick access to the world of books. Search, browse, and shop millions of books, eBooks, audiobooks, NOOK devices, toys, gifts and more. Ship items directly to your door, or use our store locator to pick up your order. For Barnes & Noble Members, the app includes a scannable digital Member Card for instant access to member benefits in-store.

The app also lets you explore new releases, classics, best sellers, and personalized recommendations. Add items to your Wishlist, use your camera as a barcode scanner to pull up product details and reviews, manage your online purchase history, and securely checkout. Note that in-app purchases for digital content (eBooks and digital audiobooks) are not available.

## Rankings

- #56,509 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely report an unstable Barnes & Noble iOS app: persistent performance problems (lag, timeouts, crashes), frequent login issues, and checkout/payment failures. Search and navigation are tedious, and in-store stock details are missing. A few notes mention catalog variety and membership support, but reliability concerns dominate.

### Pros

- Large catalog of books available in the app.
- Barnes & Noble membership features can be used within the app for purchases.
- When the app runs smoothly, users can complete orders.

### Cons

- Severe performance issues: slow loading, lag, freezing, and crashes are common.
- Frequent sign-in/out and login problems with session timeouts.
- Checkout and payment errors that prevent purchases.
- Poor search functionality and confusing navigation/UI, making it hard to find items.
- Lack of clear in-store stock information or shelf locations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477515079)