Reviews of Libib

By: Libib, Inc. App

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Total ratings

4.40 (Rating count: 1,145)

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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)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.10

All time rating average: 4.40

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9% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-22	Ph*****	I use it to see which movies I have and it’s perfect! I love that it’s all free no matter how big your collection is. I recommend.
I use it to see which movies I have and it’s perfect! I love that it’s all free no matter how big your collection is. I recommend.
2026-06-16	Ta*****	I have my Authors under collections and then add my books under that. And I only got about half of my books scanned and I got the alert that no more Collections available.
I have my Authors under collections and then add my books under that. And I only got about half of my books scanned and I got the alert that no more Collections available.
2026-06-15	Pi*****	I have been using this app for at least a year to keep track of my books. I was tired of purchasing a duplicate copy or not sure if I have the hard copy or soft. Great when it works. Keep getting the can’t connect to server error. It is happening more frequently now. Thinking of finding a new app. If I can’t access it it’s not very useful. Plus I collect vintage books and always have to hand enter the books.
I have been using this app for at least a year to keep track of my books. I was tired of purchasing a duplicate copy or not sure if I have the hard copy or soft. Great when it works. Keep getting the can’t connect to server error. It is happening more frequently now. Thinking of finding a new app. If I can’t access it it’s not very useful. Plus I collect vintage books and always have to hand enter the books.
2026-06-10	me*****	I found out about this app on TikTok from user mxkaya2.0 and I was like let me see what it’s about because I hoard books and constantly buy stuff and forget what I already have. This app is SO easy to use and honestly it’s so satisfying to scan in the books, it makes the experience of owning these many books much more like a library (which is my goal!) The app also tells you exactly how many books you have and for personal use it’s free!! You can use your phone camera to scan the book barcodes to catalog your collection and you can use it for much more than just books. I love this app!
I found out about this app on TikTok from user mxkaya2.0 and I was like let me see what it’s about because I hoard books and constantly buy stuff and forget what I already have. This app is SO easy to use and honestly it’s so satisfying to scan in the books, it makes the experience of owning these many books much more like a library (which is my goal!) The app also tells you exactly how many books you have and for personal use it’s free!! You can use your phone camera to scan the book barcodes to catalog your collection and you can use it for much more than just books. I love this app!
2026-06-01	br*****	The scanner made it so easy and so did the manual barcode entry. All my books are finally cataloged and I know what I have so when I buy more books I’m not rebuying the same book which I’ve almost did a couple times.
The scanner made it so easy and so did the manual barcode entry. All my books are finally cataloged and I know what I have so when I buy more books I’m not rebuying the same book which I’ve almost did a couple times.
2026-05-24	Th*****	I love this app and have been using it for my personal library for years. I used to manage a huge spreadsheet of all the different books and genres that I own, but Libib makes it easy to just scan an ISBN barcode and automatically add to the category of your choosing. The one change I’d like is to have a feature for noting what books you’ve lent out, like a library. I’ve lent books to friends and family over the years and it would be nice to track which books are where through the Libib app. Otherwise, a perfect app for cataloging your own library!
I love this app and have been using it for my personal library for years. I used to manage a huge spreadsheet of all the different books and genres that I own, but Libib makes it easy to just scan an ISBN barcode and automatically add to the category of your choosing. The one change I’d like is to have a feature for noting what books you’ve lent out, like a library. I’ve lent books to friends and family over the years and it would be nice to track which books are where through the Libib app. Otherwise, a perfect app for cataloging your own library!
2026-05-12	St*****	Almost a perfect book app. I just wish they had features that would let you track books and movies you’ve read/watched but don’t own. Or a tbr/ tbw list
Almost a perfect book app. I just wish they had features that would let you track books and movies you’ve read/watched but don’t own. Or a tbr/ tbw list
2026-05-11	L’*****	The app is great, but it really needs a sort by complete/in progress and other statuses
The app is great, but it really needs a sort by complete/in progress and other statuses
2026-04-28	Gr*****	It took no time at all to scan a little over 200 books. There were some older books which were not found, but I was able to add manually. The one thing I wish was included would be the genre.
It took no time at all to scan a little over 200 books. There were some older books which were not found, but I was able to add manually. The one thing I wish was included would be the genre.
2026-03-17	Kk*****	Quick scans but in the first 20 minutes of use, the app froze up 4 times. I really wanted this to work.
Quick scans but in the first 20 minutes of use, the app froze up 4 times. I really wanted this to work.