# Libib

> Catalog your collections

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id721908216](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id721908216)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id721908216`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Libib, Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,164 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2013-10-15
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libib/id721908216)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.libib.com/privacy-policy](https://www.libib.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Libib is a compact home library cataloging app that lets you scan and organize books, board games, movies, music, and video games. Its mobile app works with Libib's website, where you can tag, rate, review, import, make notes, and publish your library. A built-in high-quality barcode scanner makes adding items quick and accurate.

Libib is built with privacy in mind: there are no advertisements and Libib does not sell or share your data. This focus on user control helps you manage your collections with confidence.

## Rankings

- #52,804 — Overall
- #6 — catalog
- #10 — library

## Review summary

Libib is strong for fast barcode scanning and multi-type cataloging (books, media, games) with a clean UI and useful manual-entry/notes. The free version is a plus. Common downsides across reviews are unreliable barcode recognition, data loss after updates, occasional freezes, and awkward photo-upload steps. Users also cite UI regressions and limited filtering/search options after updates. Overall, it’s a solid home-library tool with ongoing improvement, but stability and feature-completeness are cited as needed improvements.

### Pros

- Fast barcode scanning and quick cataloging for large collections
- Easy cross-media cataloging: books, CDs, DVDs, and games in one library
- Notes feature and manual-entry options for non-barcoded items
- Visually improved UI with cover images in list view and intuitive design
- Free version provides substantial functionality for home inventories

### Cons

- Barcode scanning is not always reliable and often requires manual entry
- Updates can cause data loss or removal of collections (regression)
- Stability issues like freezes or crashes during use
- Photo add workflow is clunky (no easy direct add from camera, no zoom, extra cropping/upload steps)
- UI/UX regressions after updates and limited filtering/search features (navigation quirks, missing savable filters)

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Libib Patron](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6786129689)
- [Library Catalog](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1515907399) — 4.80 / 5
- [My Library Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6757766059)
- [Librino](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6791837331) — 5.00 / 5
- [Smart Library Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6762048408)
- [BiblioGenius](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6757465461)
- [Libris Book Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6787734507)
- [Library QR Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6754602395)
- [Personal Library App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6760645371)
- [Libaroo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6749309968)
- [Librarika](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1102502605) — 3.20 / 5
- [My Library Basic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id961408636) — 3.30 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id721908216)