About Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble app is the ideal companion for book lovers who want quick and easy access to the world of books. Search, browse and shop our massive selection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, NOOK eReaders & tablets, toys, games, home items, gifts and much more. Ship your items directly to your door, or use our store locator to find the nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore to pick up your order on your own schedule. As an added convenience for Barnes & Noble Members, the app includes a scannable digital Member card for instant access to your Member benefits when shopping in-store. (Please note that in order to provide the best pricing for our customers, we are currently unable to provide an in-app purchasing experience for Digital Content, including eBooks and digital audiobooks.) SHOP Explore our massive selection of millions of Books, Kids' books, Magazines, Manga, CDs, Vinyl, DVDs, Blu-ray, Toys & Games, Home & Gift items, Gift Cards and much more. Buy books from a variety of bestselling genres including astrology, biographies, business, children's books, classics, comics and graphic novels, cookbooks, history, horror, manga, mystery & crime, religion & bibles, romance, sci-fi & fantasy, self-help, teens & YA, test prep books, true crime. Access unique Barnes & Noble content including Product Details, Product Images, Bookseller Reviews, Customer Reviews, Editorial Reviews, Best Sellers, NOOK devices and much more. Fully secure. All purchases go through the secure Barnes & Noble systems. DISCOVER Wondering what to read next? Browse through new releases, classics, best sellers, and book recommendations curated especially for you by our experienced booksellers! Explore a large assortment of eBooks and audiobooks and add them to your Wishlist for easy purchasing on the Barnes and Noble website. Enhance your search by using your camera as a barcode scanner and instantly pull up the product details, book reviews, and more. VISIT YOUR LOCAL B&N Find your closest Barnes & Noble bookstore with our new store locator to browse with our expert booksellers in person or pick up your recent purchase. YOUR ACCOUNT Barnes & Noble Members have direct access to their membership benefits in-store with a scannable digital membership card. Access your online purchase history and manage your Barnes & Noble account all through the app. Access and add items to your Wishlist for easy access across all of your devices.
Barnes & Noble details
Barnes & Noble is a free Book app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Barnes & Noble. It is rated 1.8 out of 5 from 2,328 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 16.4 or later, is 70 MB to download and is available in 26 languages. It was first released on July 25, 2022 and last updated on September 15, 2026.
- Category
- Book
- Rating
- 1.8 / 5 (2,328 ratings)
- Price
- Free
- Current version
- 257
- Size
- 70 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.4 or later
- Compatibility
- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Languages
- English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German and 18 more
- Age rating
- 4+
- Released
- July 25, 2022
- Last updated
- September 15, 2026
- Developer
- Barnes & Noble
Ratings breakdown
What’s new in Barnes & Noble
• New and improved user accounts • Easier and faster checkout • View and keep track of your orders
Version 257 · Updated September 15, 2026
Barnes & Noble app privacy
The developer, Barnes & Noble, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Other User Content
- Search History: Search History
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
- Financial Info: Payment Info
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Phone Number
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes & Noble | 1.8 / 5 (2,328 ratings) | Free | September 15, 2026 |
| PangoBooks: Buy & Sell Books | 4.9 / 5 (16,847) | Free | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Book of the Month | 4.9 / 5 (83,343) | Free | Sep 23, 2026 |
| ThriftBooks: New & Used Books | 3.8 / 5 (1,561) | Free | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Bookly: Book Tracker | 4.6 / 5 (61,532) | Free | Sep 3, 2026 |
| TBR - Bookshelf | 4.5 / 5 (4,382) | Free | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Booktok: Watch Books Explained | 4.6 / 5 (33,112) | Free | Jul 16, 2026 |