Bookshelf Scanner
What is Bookshelf Scanner?
Scans classroom book barcodes to catalog books, track checkouts to students, and sort the shelf by reading level.
Bookshelf Scanner uses a phone as a barcode scanner for classroom books. It catalogs books, tracks which student has each copy, and shows ATOS, Lexile, and Guided Reading Level where available. Reading levels can be filtered, sorted, or looked up through the companion QuickScan app.
Pricing. Bookshelf Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Cataloging a classroom or school library by scanning barcodes
- Checking books out to students with one-step Quick Checkout
- Sorting a shelf by reading level or filtering to a level range
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Bookshelf Scanner scores 83 out of 100: rating 73, rating count 57, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Scan your classroom library, see every book's reading level, and organize your whole shelf by level.
Bookshelf Scanner turns your phone into a barcode scanner for your classroom books - catalog what you own, check books out to students, and now see and sort your library by reading level.
READING LEVELS
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- See ATOS, Lexile, and Guided Reading Level (GRL) right alongside each book.
- Filter your shelf to a level range, or sort from lowest to highest. Books without a level yet group at the end.
- Level my library: hand your books to the companion QuickScan app, which looks up the levels and sends them back - watch progress and pause any time.
- Already leveled books in QuickScan? Import those reading levels straight from your scan history.
YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY
- Scan barcodes to build your catalog fast.
- Quick Checkout: scan a book to check it out to a student in one step; if a scan matches more than one copy, Bookshelf asks which you mean.
- Track who has what, and keep locations, statuses, and copies organized.
- Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud.
- Works on iPhone Duo, folded or open.
- Includes up to 10 books and 3 students. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited books and students.
BUILT FOR TEACHERS
Bookshelf Scanner is made for classroom and school libraries - a fast, private way to know what's on your shelves and who's reading what.
Reading levels come from the companion QuickScan app and need QuickScan Unlimited. Questions or requests? We'd love to hear from you.
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Questions about Bookshelf Scanner
Is it free to use?
It is free to download. Up to 10 books and 3 students are included. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited books and students.
Where do the reading levels come from?
Levels come from the companion QuickScan app, which needs QuickScan Unlimited. Bookshelf can also import reading levels already in your QuickScan scan history.
Can I use it on more than one device?
Yes. It syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. It also works on iPhone Duo, folded or open.
Is Bookshelf Scanner right for me?
Bookshelf Scanner is built for cataloging a classroom or school library by scanning barcodes, checking books out to students with one-step quick checkout, sorting a shelf by reading level or filtering to a level range. It sits in the book cataloging list on AppTierList.
Is Bookshelf Scanner worth it?
Bookshelf Scanner is B tier, ranked #14 of 20 book cataloging apps with a score of 83 out of 100, from a 4.1 App Store rating across 54 ratings. Good, and 13 apps rank above it.
How does Bookshelf Scanner compare to BookBuddy Pro?
Bookshelf Scanner is B tier at 83; BookBuddy Pro is A tier at 87. BookBuddy Pro ranks higher. Bookshelf Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases, BookBuddy Pro is $9.99 to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Bookshelf Scanner updated?
Bookshelf Scanner was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Book Cataloging (B tier, #14)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 83 / 100
- Rank in list
- #14 of 20
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.1 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 54
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Education
- Current version
- (4 days ago)
- Size
- 25 MB
- Requires
- iOS 18.6 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking