Now with expanded barcode support, smarter iCloud sync alerts, and faster performance. The classroom library app built for teachers — one-time purchase, no subscription.
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.
It’s fine when it actually scans your books the way it’s supposed to. But I’ve been having issues with the app not scanning the barcodes on my books correctly. Sometimes when I scan the barcode, it will come up as a completely different book. But then when I manually type in the ISBN, the correct book will come up. Another issue is that the app will not recognize ISBNs with letters in them at all. Some of my books have Xs at the end of the number, and the app does not recognize the book. And there’s no option to manually type those in because the keypad that you have to use doesn’t give you the option of using letters, only numbers. So then you basically have to create the book from scratch and put in all the information yourself. Half of my books have had to be input manually one way or another. The purpose of the app is to make it easier to digitally scan and keep track of your books, but this is not easier when I have to do so much of it manually.
App does not work as advertised
Devastating Loss
Camera setting to scan isbn numbers is never working. Even paid the $4.99 thinking it would streamline something but literally nothing works
Developer Response
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues scanning ISBNs. Please email help@ifthendev.com to work through these issues. The scanning of barcodes does work reliably, so I’m sure we can get this fixed for you.
Fix the app
upsetwomen2
The app keeps shutting down
Developer Response
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the app crashing. I checked the crash reporting from Apple to us (users have to choose to share these crashes with us) and I do not have any reports of crashing in the current version of Bookshelf Scanner. Please email help@ifthendev.com and I'll be happy to work through this issue with you.
Only allows 10 books on Free version
Junction216
If you have more than 10 books, this app is not for you. Definitely NOT for use in the classroom unless you want to upgrade to the 4.99 version.
Developer Response
Thank you for trying Bookshelf Scanner. The free version with a limit of books is intended to be a trial version to let you try before you buy. If you have any questions about features, please email help@ifthendev.com and I’ll be happy to assist.
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.
Version 2.2
In-App Purchases
Unlimited Library
Add an unlimited number of books and users.
$9.99
The developer, If Then Dev, LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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