# Little Free Library

> Books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1555760218](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1555760218)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1555760218`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Little Free Library, Ltd
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (166 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2021-10-21
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/little-free-library/id1555760218)
- **Website:** [https://littlefreelibrary.org/app/](https://littlefreelibrary.org/app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://littlefreelibrary.org/mobile-app-privacy-policy](https://littlefreelibrary.org/mobile-app-privacy-policy)

## Description

Little Free Library app helps you locate nearby book-sharing boxes with powerful search filters (zip, city/state, charter number, or your current location). Get directions, create routes, and save favorites to visit later.

Stewards can edit their listings in real time — add photos, update library details, share social links, enable a guest book, and engage with visitors right from the app.

## Rankings

- #124,260 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate the map-based search and ability to log visits, especially when traveling. However, it suffers from repeated crashes, login issues, and nonfunctional check-ins. Library data is incomplete and users cannot easily add or report missing libraries. Navigation and map UI can be clunky, with limited routing and map overlap issues. Overall the concept is strong, but reliability, data accuracy, and UX need major fixes.

### Pros

- Map-based search with GPS directions to locate Little Free Libraries
- Ability to track past visits and favorites (check-ins/favorites)
- Helpful for finding libraries while traveling or in new areas
- The concept of Little Free Libraries and community sharing is valuable

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability; app often crashes on open or during use
- Check-in feature is broken or unreliable (loading, not submitting)
- Incomplete library data; many libraries missing or do not appear in search; users cannot easily add or report missing libraries
- Navigation/UX issues; difficult to navigate; map UI can be cluttered; limited routing options

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1555760218)