Libby, the library app — Reviews & Insights
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Rating
4.85
4.5M ratings
Reviews/Month
1500
Trend: stable
Last Updated
Feb 5, 2026
v9.2.0
Days Since Update
221
Stale
Analysis Summary
Libby is highly praised for its extensive library access, free access to books and audiobooks, and user-friendly interface. While there are occasional technical issues, the majority of reviews are positive, indicating a strong market position.
Rating Distribution
Pain Points
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more_books
· 10.0% of reviews
Limited availability of books
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glitches
· 4.0% of reviews
Technical issues
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sync_issues
Syncing problems
Praised Features
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free_access
· 22.0% of reviews
Free access to books and audiobooks
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audiobooks
· 24.0% of reviews
Audiobook availability
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customization
· 4.0% of reviews
Customization options
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offline_reading
· 10.0% of reviews
Offline reading capability
Feature Requests
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more_categories
· 4.0% of reviews
More book categories
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bookmark_system
Bookmark system
Bug Reports
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glitches
· 2.0% of reviews
Technical issues
Competitive Position
The app is highly praised for its extensive library access and user-friendly interface, positioning it strongly in the market.
