Libby

6.9easy start · #9 of 32
in Audiobook Apps

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Web.

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Libby is ranked #9 of 32 in audiobook apps on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

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Libby Free Free app; borrowing requires a library card and availability depends on the library’s collection overdrive.com · 29 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Offline listening: Yes
Access model: library borrowing
Mobile platforms: ios and android

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The record

What it does: Libby lets users borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from their local library for free.
Library sign-in: Users find their library and sign in with a library card; each library sets its own card guidelines.
Discovery: Users can browse library-selected titles through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists.
Reading tools: In most books, readers can adjust font size, layout, and lighting and add bookmarks, notes, and highlights; magazines have an article mode.
Audiobooks: The audiobook player supports playback speed up to 3x and a sleep timer.
Offline access: Users can download ebooks and audiobooks for offline reading or stream them to save space.
Device integrations: Libby supports reading ebooks on Kobo and sending library books to Kindle for U.S. libraries; audiobooks can play through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Android Automotive, or Bluetooth.
Notable limit: Kindle delivery is available for U.S. libraries only.
Privacy: OverDrive says it does not sell users’ personally identifiable information or use or disclose it for third-party advertising.
Security: Libby says it encrypts data at rest and in transit, uses a dedicated security team and server firewall, and commissions independent security audits.
Data collected: Libby stores reading activity such as progress, bookmarks, highlights, and notes to provide the service and synchronize it between devices.
Support: Users can contact technical support from within the app through Menu > Help & Support.
Audience: OverDrive describes Libby as suitable for users of all ages and built for borrowing from local libraries.
Founded: 1986
Price from: Free

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Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#9 of 32

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Sources

overdrive.com/apps/libby· checked 29 Sept 2026
help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6193.htm· checked 29 Sept 2026
about.libbyapp.com/policies/privacy-statement· checked 29 Sept 2026