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title: "Libby, the library app - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in New Zealand | Apple App Store"
description: "Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet — for f"
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# Libby, the library app — New Zealand
> Library audiobooks and ebooks

![Libby App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/b2/69/cb/b269cba8-eac6-c6f4-21f3-811b863e341c/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-0-sRGB-85-220.png/400x400bb.png)

**Developer:** [OverDrive](https://apptail.io/developer/overdrive-LRMb) (United States)
**Category:** Books
**Rating:** 4.8/5 (54,868 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.overdrive.dewey
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** New Zealand
**Version:** 9.2.6 (released 2026-10-01)
**Original Release:** 2016-12-12

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/app/id1076402606)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/libby-the-library-app-swi/new-zealand](https://apptail.io/app/libby-the-library-app-swi/new-zealand)

## Libby Description
Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet — for free, thanks to your public library!

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 Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/95/65/a3/9565a318-058e-706f-413f-11afed8c7cf4/01-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/89/a1/ff/89a1ff3c-4d4d-e54b-5744-404461a8123d/02-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/fe/43/bb/fe43bba9-1ed5-4ffc-44ea-a22a057b868e/03-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/be/0a/28/be0a2857-33eb-114b-b0ec-5d6bb59fc952/04-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/b1/51/72/b151721a-e558-1a28-420c-456c2a699108/05-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/f4/f8/43/f4f843bc-3266-22c6-f400-02b0047b7dd1/06-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/e6/0f/c7/e60fc7d3-8d02-168a-50d6-ab99af2d3161/07-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/cb/f0/1c/cbf01c81-8eea-7bb6-e10f-eb41536433e0/08-libby-app-store.png/1290x2796.png)

## Libby Rating Breakdown in New Zealand
- 5 stars: 45,327 (83%)
- 4 stars: 7,256 (13%)
- 3 stars: 1,416 (3%)
- 2 stars: 328 (1%)
- 1 stars: 541 (1%)

## Libby Reviews in New Zealand

### ***** "Excellent!"
So easy to use and feels good being able to return the ebook after reading it.  Saves Petrol! The ladies at our Tokoroa Library are really happy and helpful too!
-- Laurie Carroll, 2025-01-04

### ***** "Easy to use"
Easy to use, can read across multiple devices……very simple
-- pmay8, 2025-01-02

### ***** "Conveniently nice"
I enjoyed the convenience of reading and listening any books anywhere provided by Libby.
-- Mauricio Kimura, 2025-01-01

[View all Libby reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews)


## Libby Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | New Zealand | Books | #1 |
| Top Free | United States | Books | #2 |
| Top Free | Canada | Books | #2 |
| Top Free | Singapore | Books | #2 |
| Top Free | Australia | Books | #3 |
| Top Free | Denmark | Books | #5 |
| Top Free | Ireland | Books | #5 |
| Top Free | United Kingdom | Books | #6 |
| Top Free | Switzerland | Books | #7 |
| Top Free | Sweden | Books | #9 |
| Top Free | United Arab Emirates | Books | #10 |
| Top Free | Israel | Books | #10 |
| Top Free | Hong Kong SAR China | Books | #10 |
| Top Free | Austria | Books | #12 |
| Top Free | South Africa | Books | #13 |
| Top Free | Philippines | Books | #13 |
| Top Free | Malaysia | Books | #14 |
| Top Free | Norway | Books | #16 |
| Top Free | Azerbaijan | Books | #17 |
| Top Free | Romania | Books | #18 |
| Top Free | Germany | Books | #19 |
| Top Free | Argentina | Books | #21 |
| Top Free | India | Books | #22 |
| Top Free | Greece | Books | #22 |
| Top Free | Ecuador | Books | #22 |
| Top Free | Lebanon | Books | #24 |
| Top Free | Peru | Books | #24 |
| Top Free | Hungary | Books | #25 |
| Top Free | Mexico | Books | #26 |
| Top Free | Pakistan | Books | #27 |
| Top Free | Czechia | Books | #27 |
| Top Free | Portugal | Books | #29 |
| Top Free | Chile | Books | #30 |
| Top Free | Egypt | Books | #30 |
| Top Free | Belgium | Books | #30 |
| Top Free | Netherlands | Books | #31 |
| Top Free | Dominican Republic | Books | #31 |
| Top Free | Colombia | Books | #31 |
| Top Free | Nigeria | Books | #35 |
| Top Free | Saudi Arabia | Books | #35 |
| Top Free | Algeria | Books | #35 |
| Top Free | Spain | Books | #37 |
| Top Free | Finland | Books | #38 |
| Top Free | Indonesia | Books | #42 |
| Top Free | Ukraine | Books | #45 |
| Top Free | Poland | Books | #46 |
| Top Free | Italy | Books | #46 |
| Top Free | Thailand | Books | #49 |
| Top Free | Taiwan | Books | #52 |
| Top Free | France | Books | #54 |
| Top Free | Kazakhstan | Books | #64 |
| Top Free | Kuwait | Books | #70 |
| Top Free | Türkiye | Books | #72 |
| Top Free | Vietnam | Books | #75 |
| Top Free | Russia | Books | #87 |
| Top Free | Japan | Books | #88 |
| Top Free | Brazil | Books | #91 |
| Top Free | South Korea | Books | #108 |
| Top Free | Belarus | Books | #225 |
| Top Free | New Zealand | Overall | #235 |
| Top Free | United States | Overall | #236 |
| Top Free | Canada | Overall | #237 |

## Libby Discovered Keywords
- apple books
- free audio books
- libby
- audio books
- overdrive
- libby app
- libby by overdrive
- the library app

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