Bookshelf Scanner3.0

Bookshelf Scanner makes managing your classroom library effortless. Scan book barcodes with your iPhone or iPad camera, instantly fetch titles and covers, and track which students have which books -- all without needing Wi-Fi. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No subscription, ever.

KEY FEATURES

- Barcode Scanning -- Point your camera at any ISBN barcode and watch the book's title, author, and cover appear automatically. Bookshelf Scanner reads both standard ISBN barcodes AND the library labels already on your books -- something other classroom apps don't do.

- Student Checkout Tracking -- Check books out to students with automatic due dates. See who has what at a glance, and view overdue books easily so you always know who has your books.

- Export to CSV and PDF -- Generate professional reports of your library with book covers, checkout status, and student details. Share via email, AirDrop, or save to Files.

- iCloud Sync -- Your library stays in sync across every device automatically. Scan books on your phone during a book fair, manage your library on your iPad in the classroom, and print reports from your Mac at home.

- Works Offline -- Every feature works without an internet connection. Scanning, cataloging, checkouts, and exports all function in airplane mode. Perfect for classrooms with unreliable Wi-Fi.

- Custom Organization -- Create locations that match your classroom setup (Reading Corner, Bin A, Ms. Smith's Room) and custom statuses (Damaged, Lost, At Home) to track books the way you actually work.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE BOOKSHELF SCANNER

- One-time purchase, not a subscription. In a market where competitors charge $36-$99 per year, you pay once and own it forever. No renewal surprises.

- True offline reliability. Your library data lives on your device first, not on someone else's server. iCloud sync is a bonus, not a requirement.

- Scans library labels (Code 128, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5). That barcode already printed on your library books? Bookshelf Scanner reads it. Other apps only handle ISBN barcodes.

- One purchase, three platforms. A single unlock works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No separate purchases for each device.

GET STARTED FREE

Download and try Bookshelf Scanner with up to 10 books and 3 students -- no account required, no credit card needed. When you are ready for more, upgrade once to unlock unlimited books and students forever.

Your library data is backed up automatically via iCloud and can be exported anytime. Your books, your data, your control.

Version History Reading levels come to Bookshelf Scanner!

See every book's reading level right on the shelf, and organize your whole library by level.
- Reading levels on every book — ATOS, Lexile, and Guided Reading Level (GRL) show alongside your titles, so you can read a book's level at a glance.
- Filter and sort by level — Show only the books within a level range, or sort your shelf from lowest to highest. Books without a level yet stay grouped at the end.
- Level my library — Hand your books to the companion QuickScan app right from Bookshelf. QuickScan looks up the levels and sends them back, and you can watch progress and pause any time.
- Bring in levels you've already scanned — If you've leveled books in QuickScan, import those reading levels straight into Bookshelf from your scan history.
- Quick Checkout — Scan a book's barcode to check it out to a student in one step. If a scan matches more than one copy, Bookshelf asks which one you mean.

Reading levels come from the companion QuickScan app. Thanks for using Bookshelf Scanner! Have a request or spotted a bug? We'd love to hear from you. 3.0 Jul 30 See who's reading what — and take it with you.

- Reading history & export — Open any book to see everyone who's borrowed it, or open a student to see every book they've read. Export both as CSV or PDF to share or keep on file.
- Compact library view — A new, denser grid fits more books on screen at once, so you can scan your whole shelf faster. Each device remembers the layout you prefer.

Thanks for using Bookshelf Scanner!

Have a request or spotted a bug? We'd love to hear from you. 2.2 Jul 17 • Fixed a problem where exported PDFs (library, student, and checkout reports) could show white text on white rows when your device used Dark Mode — exports now print clean and readable every time.
• Improved text contrast on buttons, confirmation messages, and scan labels for better legibility and accessibility. 2.1.1 Jul 14 What's New in Version 2.1
Bookshelf Scanner now scans even more barcode types and runs faster than ever. Here's what's new:

More Barcodes, More Books
- Added support for Code 128, Code 39, and Interleaved 2 of 5 — scan virtually any library barcode format

Smarter iCloud Sync
- Bookshelf Scanner now detects when your iCloud storage is full and tells you exactly how to fix it — no more silent sync failures

Data Safety
- New Fix Duplicates tool in Settings helps clean up duplicate statuses after migrating from version 1
- Migration from version 1 now automatically removes duplicates

Faster & Smoother
- Faster image loading and smoother scrolling throughout the app
- Improved animations, haptic feedback, and context menus

Other Improvements
- Skip option during migration onboarding if you're not ready to import
- Updated Help & FAQ with new topics
- Accessibility improvements throughout
- Bug fixes and stability improvements 2.1 Apr 18 Completely rebuilt from the ground up.
- All-new design with a modern, intuitive interface
- Faster scanning — catalog an entire shelf in one session
- Student checkout tracking with due dates and overdue alerts
- Export professional reports as PDF or CSV with book covers
- Custom locations and statuses to organize your way
- iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Full offline support — every feature works without Wi-Fi
- One-time purchase, no subscription 2.0 Mar 20 When adding a book, your existing library will be searched first to save time and also help reduce repeat manual entry. This version also includes other minor bug fixes and improvements. 1.2 05/16/2022 Now you can easily find overdue books in the book status filter. Have an Apple Silicon Mac? This version offers enhancements to make it more of a seamless experience. This update also includes a number of bug fixes and minor improvements. 1.1 05/05/2022 Search bug resolved and other minor enhancements 1.0.4 05/02/2022 Bug fixes and enhancements 1.0.3 01/20/2022 Performance enhancements and bug fixes 1.0.2 12/26/2020 Minor bug fixes 1.0.1 09/05/2020 1.0 09/01/2020