Libby

Libby can save you a surprising amount of money if you read books or listen to audiobooks often. The app connects to your local library and lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines that it has available with a library card.

This can replace an ebook subscription, an audiobook subscription, or a digital magazine app, which tend to be pretty pricey. Of course, it will all depend on your library’s catalog. Additionally, keep in mind that this is basically a digital library, so you won’t always get every title instantly, especially if a popular book has a waitlist, but the savings can be huge if you’re patient.

Libby also supports offline reading and listening, which makes it useful for travel, when you’re going to work, or just looking for some quiet reading time away from Wi-Fi. The app syncs your progress, lets you place holds, and keeps borrowing simple. If you already have access to a public library, Libby should be one of the first apps you install.