# Onleihe

> Books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id422554835](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id422554835)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id422554835`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 1.60 / 5 (73 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.9.9
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-30
- **First published:** 2011-03-07
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/onleihe/id422554835)
- **Website:** [http://www.onleihe.net](http://www.onleihe.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hilfe.onleihe.de/allgemeine-datenschutzerklaerung-der-onleihe-2-0/c-4282](https://hilfe.onleihe.de/allgemeine-datenschutzerklaerung-der-onleihe-2-0/c-4282)

## Description

Onleihe brings your library with you. The app connects to over 2,900 libraries, lets you browse by category, search with auto-completion, and view detailed information for every title. You can borrow and download eBooks and eMagazines, or stream eAudio and eMusic titles directly in the in‑app player. Powerful filters and clear results help you find what you need quickly, and a built‑in reader makes reading on phones and tablets comfortable offline.

Reserve titles, track loans and downloads, and receive email alerts when items become available. The UI is optimized for smartphones and tablets, supports offline reading and playback, and allows early returns and easy reservation management. Access requires an active library membership with credentials provided by your library; log in with the same account you use for the web version for a seamless mobile experience.

## Rankings

- #226,197 — Overall

## Review summary

Onleihe’s iOS app is widely criticized for instability and reliability problems. Reviewers report frequent crashes, downloads that stall, and streaming gaps, along with repeated logouts and sessions that won’t stay saved. Content loading can fail, with blank or gray pages, and some users see the app stop working after iOS updates. Pros are limited but include access to a German-language library and intermittent audiobook playback when the app functions. Overall, stability and UX improvements are needed; some users still rely on the service for German-language titles when it works.

### Pros

- Access to a large German-language library of titles, including free German books.
- Audiobook playback can work well for some users when the app functions.
- The app provides a dedicated platform for library borrowing and listening/reading on iOS.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes, freezes, and content not loading (e.g., gray pages, app closing unexpectedly).
- Download and streaming problems (downloads stall, long wait times, buffering after chapters, or inability to download audio).
- Repeated login issues (must re-login every few hours or daily; sessions don’t stay remembered).
- Poor UX and customization options (non-intuitive UI, cannot change font/background, searches not saved, UI elements misplaced).
- Compatibility issues after iOS updates (app stops working after upgrades like iOS 16).

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