Libby, the library app: iPhone vs Android
Libby, the library app gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Books FreeLibby, the library app at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free digital lending platform by OverDrive that allows users to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from their local public libraries using a library card. The app maintains strong top-5 positions in major English-speaking markets like the US, Canada, and Australia, while showing moderate traction in European and Asian regions such as Germany, France, and South Korea.
Similar apps: Hoopla, Amazon Kindle, Audible
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Libby, the library app’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.5.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Libby, the library app downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 50k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Libby, the library app's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Libby, the library app shows up in App Store search (US) for 5 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 4.6M |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 757k 71k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 5.3M |
What users say about Libby, the library app
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise Libby for its free access to books and audiobooks, ease of use, and seamless integration with devices like Kindle. However, recent updates have sparked significant frustration regarding AI-generated content defaults and unexpected authentication requirements while traveling.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and recent updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “Love my library and Libby”
- Ease of use: “Convenient and accessible”
- Useful: “Have recommended to all my friends”
- Fun: “Great way to enjoy learning”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Not a very good selection”
- Updates: “Unreliable to open even with the latest update”
- Connection & sync: “Not sure what to do to sync email address between Kindle and device”
About Libby, the library app
Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere.
What You Can Do with Libby
- Browse your library’s digital catalog of books
- Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
- Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay
- Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
- Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles
- Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices
A Beautiful Reading Experience
Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader:
- Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences
- Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels
- Define and search for words or phrases instantly
- Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading
An Immersive Audiobook Player
Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable:
- Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x)
- Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening
- Swipe easily to skip forward or backward
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen
Read Anywhere, Anytime
Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible.
Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all.
Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.
Libby, the library app iPhone
Libby, the library app gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Libby, the library app is #3 in Books Free in United States and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Books FreeLibby, the library app at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free digital lending platform by OverDrive that allows users to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from their local public libraries using a library card. The app maintains strong top-5 positions in major English-speaking markets like the US, Canada, and Australia, while showing moderate traction in European and Asian regions such as Germany, France, and South Korea.
Similar apps: Hoopla, Amazon Kindle, Audible
Libby, the library app on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Libby, the library app’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Libby, the library app downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Libby, the library app's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Libby, the library app shows up in App Store search (US) for 5 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BooksFree | #3 |
| Canada | BooksFree | #2 |
 United Kingdom | BooksFree | #5 |
 Australia | BooksFree | #3 |
 Germany | BooksFree | #16 |
 India | BooksFree | #14 |
 Japan | BooksFree | #86 |
 United Arab Emirates | BooksFree | #10 |
| France | BooksFree | #62 |
 Italy | BooksFree | #43 |
 South Korea | BooksFree | #85 |
 Saudi Arabia | BooksFree | #39 |
 Indonesia | BooksFree | #45 |
 Brazil | BooksFree | #83 |
 Russia | BooksFree | #91 |
Apps near Libby, the library app on the chart
Books Free, around #3.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Libby, the library app
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise Libby for its free access to books and audiobooks, ease of use, and seamless integration with devices like Kindle. However, recent updates have sparked significant frustration regarding AI-generated content defaults and unexpected authentication requirements while traveling.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and recent updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “Love my library and Libby”
- Ease of use: “Convenient and accessible”
- Useful: “Have recommended to all my friends”
- Fun: “Great way to enjoy learning”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Not a very good selection”
- Updates: “Unreliable to open even with the latest update”
- Connection & sync: “Not sure what to do to sync email address between Kindle and device”
About Libby, the library app
Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere.
What You Can Do with Libby
- Browse your library’s digital catalog of books
- Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
- Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay
- Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
- Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles
- Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices
A Beautiful Reading Experience
Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader:
- Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences
- Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels
- Define and search for words or phrases instantly
- Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading
An Immersive Audiobook Player
Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable:
- Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x)
- Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening
- Swipe easily to skip forward or backward
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen
Read Anywhere, Anytime
Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible.
Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all.
Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Libby, the library app changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from OverDrive, Inc.
Libby: Read Library Books Android
Libby: Read Library Books gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Libby: Read Library Books is #8 in Books & Reference Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 18 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference FreeLibby: Read Library Books at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-23. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Libby is a free digital lending platform by OverDrive that enables library cardholders to borrow and read ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from local libraries. The app maintains strong visibility in English-speaking markets, ranking #3 in the UK and #4 in Canada for Books & Reference Free charts, while holding top-10 positions in Australia and the US.
Similar apps: Kindle, Audible, Hoopla
Libby: Read Library Books on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.5.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Libby: Read Library Books downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Libby: Read Library Books's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Books & ReferenceFree | #8 |
| United Kingdom | Books & ReferenceFree | #4 |
| Canada | Books & ReferenceFree | #4 |
| Australia | Books & ReferenceFree | #5 |
| Germany | Books & ReferenceFree | #17 |
| Japan | Books & ReferenceFree | #73 |
 Sweden | Books & ReferenceFree | #12 |
| India | Books & ReferenceFree | #64 |
| Canada | All AppsFree | #189 |
| France | Books & ReferenceFree | #91 |
| South Korea | Books & ReferenceFree | #122 |
| Italy | Books & ReferenceFree | #87 |
 Mexico | Books & ReferenceFree | #78 |
| United Arab Emirates | Books & ReferenceFree | #46 |
 Spain | Books & ReferenceFree | #81 |
 Netherlands | Books & ReferenceFree | #48 |
 Taiwan | Books & ReferenceFree | #74 |
| Brazil | Books & ReferenceFree | #134 |
 Thailand | Books & ReferenceFree | #86 |
Apps near Libby: Read Library Books on the chart
Books & Reference Free, around #8.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Libby: Read Library Books
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise Libby for its free access to a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks, highlighting its ease of use and lack of ads. However, complaints focus on technical glitches like forced landscape orientation, notification failures for holds, and inconsistent device compatibility.
Mostly positive (78% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Features & content: “Support your local library”
- Ease of use: “Great app that's easy to use”
- Useful: “very helpful for audio books”
- Price & subscription: “It will save you so much money on books!”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “it won't accept my library info so I can't use it”
- Crashes & bugs: “loading books crashes phone.tags hard to use”
- Login & account: “Frequently, a message appears saying we need to verify our cards which can only be done when the libraries are open and the library computers are turned on”
- Updates: “Claims it's my connection problem when the app has been no issue prior to last update”
About Libby: Read Library Books
From bestsellers and new releases to classics, romance, memoirs, mystery, fantasy, self-help, and kids’ books, Libby gives you access to your library’s full digital collection anytime, anywhere.
Borrow and read instantly
- Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library
- Browse popular titles, classics, self-help, and New York Times bestsellers
- Borrow instantly with your library card
- Read or listen anytime, anywhere
Flexible reading and listening
- Download books for offline reading or stream to save storage
- Sync your progress across all devices automatically
- Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only)
- Listen to audiobooks in your car with Android Auto
Personalized library experience
- Create custom reading lists with tags like “Want to Read”
- Get recommendations based on your interests
- Keep track of your borrowed books, due dates, and reading history
Powerful ebook reader
- Customize font size, layout, and background color
- Built-in dictionary to define and search words
- Highlight text, add notes, and bookmark pages
- Read magazines, comics, cookbooks, and children’s books with ease
Advanced audiobook player
- Adjust playback speed from 0.6x to 3.0x
- Set a sleep timer for listening
- Skip forward or back with simple controls
- Bookmark key moments and add notes
Libby is developed by OverDrive to support local libraries worldwide, helping more people access books digitally.
Download Libby today and explore ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library.
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