# SFPL

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id952828394](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id952828394)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id952828394`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** San Francisco Public Library
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (50 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.24.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2015-03-16
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sfpl/id952828394)
- **Website:** [https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/](https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/info/privacy](https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/info/privacy)

## Description

San Francisco Public Library in your pocket. Browse new titles and recommendations curated by your library staff, place and manage holds, renew checked out materials, plan your visit and see upcoming events, anytime and anywhere.

## Rankings

- #184,780 — Overall

## Review summary

SFPL offers a broad, free audio catalog and convenient account management, but users report recurring reliability and UX issues: logins repeatedly drop, the app crashes or lags, search/navigation sometimes fails, and updates can reduce functionality. Users also want features like dark mode and better ongoing maintenance. Overall value remains high for the catalog, but consistency and usability need significant improvement.

### Pros

- Large catalog of audiobooks available for borrowing for free through the SFPL app
- Convenient to manage holds, renewals, and library accounts in one place
- Avoids needing to visit the SFPL website for many tasks; mobile-friendly workflow

### Cons

- Frequent login/logout issues: the app does not retain login and logs users out
- Stability and performance problems: crashes, lag, and slowdowns especially after updates
- Search and navigation problems: errors when clicking links and search results failing or missing
- Poor update quality/maintenance: updates degrade functionality or are infrequent
- Missing feature requests like dark mode (and related enhancements)

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