libbyapp.comReviews of libbyapp.com

Libby is absolutely lacking in capabilities and features compared to the predecessor Overdrive app.

Garbage. Cannot listen offline.

Love this app - easy to use, easy to understand - can browse multiple libraries where I have cards in my area, all the notifications you could want (but you can cut them back). what more could you want than free, easy and functional?

I HATE YOU LIBBY APP !! I’d almost finished reading the latest novel I borrowed, then found it’s been returned ‘on my behalf’….without any warning to hurry up and read. Ah !! I’m now on a waiting list- of 26 people - in order to finish it.

The designers made this look pretty but I don't know if there is a more widely used low functionality app, I guess it's free and that's why libraries have latched onto it but it's hard to understand how a function app (overdrive) morphed into a completely useless app. it's still cool to be able to take books out from the library from home, but it's disappointing that it used to be MORE functional before, now that I've experienced a well functioning app it's hard to go backwards with this terrible embarrassment of a junior developers hopefully side project, and if it is someones' full time job they should consider switching careers. Don't know where to start, nothing is in an intuitive place, the help section is rarely helpful (you'd think people who are somewhat process oriented in that sort of department would actually walk through the instructions to see if they were usable or worked, and many of the times, they don't). I really hope a better app comes soon.

I love this app!! It’s been a lifesaver for me. Had a few issues with app logging on at first but since then it really is a great tool for anyone who has a library card. There isn’t a huge variety of books but if you call your local library and ask them to add a book they will help as much as they can. It is also linked to borrow box and overdrive which was a little tricky to work out but the actual Libby app is brilliant. It does seem that most people who comes to review are those that have had bad experiences but it would be good if those who use the service and love it would come on and give it a good review!! Mind you it’s only taken me 4years 🤣 5 stars for me and I get through an audiobook every 2-3days- so, thank you Libby 🙌🙏

Gave this site a bad first review as couldnt log in my library card. It now appears that libraries in Nottingham were updating their systems so not the fault of Libby. Have now got excellent magazines through the site so happy to amend the review. Nigel Mackinnon

Does not have the ability to download audio books to MP3 players. This is bad business.