Rebuilt with modern technology, improved ISBN and level identification, iCloud syncing, a Mac app, with ATOS, Lexile, DRA, and F&P / GRL levels included.
BookScanner has been rebuilt. Everything you scanned is still here. On first launch BookScanner brings your earlier scan history across by itself — nothing to export, nothing to restore, nothing to tap. The old library file is read and left exactly where it is, so the version you already had is untouched. Books that came over are marked "From your earlier scan history" in History, and the filter sheet will show you just those. You can run the import again from Settings whenever you like.
Your ATOS levels, AR quiz numbers, AR points, word counts, interest levels and Lexile measures come across exactly as BookScanner had them.
NOTHING TO BUY
Lexile measures, DRA, Fountas & Pinnell / Guided Reading Levels and grade equivalents are included for every owner. BookScanner has no in-app purchases and no subscriptions.
FIVE READING LEVELS, AND WHERE EACH ONE CAME FROM
- AR (Accelerated Reader) / ATOS — looked up, never estimated
- Lexile measures — looked up, never estimated
- Guided Reading Level (GRL) / F&P — looked up from Scholastic when Scholastic has it; otherwise BookScanner estimates it and marks it ≈
- DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) — marked ≈ when BookScanner estimates it
- Grade level equivalent — marked ≈ when BookScanner estimates it
Above P, BookScanner doesn't estimate a Guided Reading Level: where Scholastic has no level for a longer chapter book, BookScanner shows none rather than a letter it can't stand behind.
NOW ON MAC
BookScanner runs on the Mac as well as on iPhone and iPad, on the same purchase. Scan with the webcam at your desk. Your history is kept in your own private iCloud database and syncs to your other devices.
UNITED STATES AND UNITED KINGDOM
The ARBookFind region switch is in Settings to choose your region.
IMPORT AND EXPORT
- Export your library to CSV — sixteen columns, including where each level came from
- Import a CSV, including a file exported from the earlier BookScanner
- Export to PDF for printing, and share a single book or your whole library
HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Recently scanned books and one-tap scanning, right on your Home Screen.
Used by teachers since 2012.
Rave Reviews:
"My kids and I love this app. It's very helpful and convenient."
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*AR and Accelerated Reader are registered trademarks of Renaissance Learning. BookScanner App and If Then Dev, LLC are in no way affiliated with Renaissance Learning, Inc.
**Lexile and the Lexile Framework are registered trademarks of MetaMetrics, Inc. BookScanner App and If Then Dev, LLC are in no way affiliated with MetaMetrics, Inc.
***BookScanner App and If Then Dev, LLC are in no way affiliated with Fountas & Pinnell or Heinemann Publishing
Love this for helping me to level my classroom library books, as well as allowing me to record the AR Quiz numbers inside each book. My students can easily find books are better fit with their reading levels along with giving them more independence and control during their weekly book shopping time. Even my students can use the app to check for quiz numbers for almost any book they pick up. I love, too, how I can quickly find the levels for books I wish to use for small groups and book clubs. So glad I found this awesome app!!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the feedback. You described many of the reasons that BookScanner was created, and I’m truly happy to hear that it helps you and the kids. Happy scanning and reading!
It WAS great last year
Teachin' mom
I’m a Second Grade Teacher and I used this app all the time, last year my students even used it with ease. It was so helpful in finding the AR level and number. It hasn’t worked yet, for the 2 1/2 months we’ve been at school. It keeps saying it can’t find the Accelerated Reader site, whether I’m using our schools network or my own personal network or any other network. It used to be great.*Revision two days later: I deleted the app and reinstalled it, as recommended by the developer. It’s working great now!!! I’m so thrilled. I took my rating from a 2-star to a 5-star!!
Developer Response
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues. BookScanner is working normally for our other users, so we'd like to help get your device working again. One easy step to try is to tap the ? in the top left of the main screen, then tap the "Reset Search String" button. Try scanning again to see if this helps. If not, please remove BookScanner and reinstall from the App Store. If you continue to experience search issues, please tap the "Email Support" button from the ? screen.
Not working/updated
KAnne48
Update: reached out to developer via FB page. Quick response and quick fix. Thank you for your responsiveness. Excited to upload my personal library into the app. Thanks!Have had the app for about three days and it won’t connect to AR today. Was able to scan a few books using my iPad when I first downloaded the app and those didn’t transfer to the app on my iPhone. Disappointing to think I can’t switch between devices to scan the books into one database. Overall disappointed. Not worth the money.
Developer Response
UPDATE: It’s been my pleasure to assist. If you ever need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy scanning!————————Hello. I’m sorry that you experienced issues looking up the book. I have identified the issue causing the error in BookScanner and this will automatically be updated on all copies of BookScanner within 24 hours. To force an update immediately, you can do the following: from the main screen, tap the ? icon in the top left, tap the Reset Search String button, and try to scan a book. This should update the BookScanner and start to properly identify books again. Please test and let me know if you still experience issues. I can be reached anytime at help@ifthendev.com. Thank you.
Mixed Feelings
MRRSmith
I have mixed feelings about this app because it works effectively as described; but if you want the Lexile number, you have to pay an additional fee!!!I bought this app to locate the Lexile levels of books that aren’t already listed elsewhere. I’m an Asst. Librarian serving parents of school children, so I look up Lexile levels often. I can’t afford to pay this additional fee for every book!This rating would be 5 stars if I didn’t have to pay an additional fee for the Lexile numbers for the books.
Developer Response
Thank you for purchasing BookScanner and leaving feedback. Originally BookScanner focused on the AR system and the ATOS level. We hear from many people that were interested in Lexile information, and that AR was starting to use these levels as well. We added the ability to add Lexile information for people who were interested in that as an addon to BookScanner.There is a small one-time purchase to unlock Lexile level information to cover the cost of adding this feature to BookScanner. This in-app purchase unlocks Lexile information for all books that you have scanned or will scan in the future. To be clear, this fee is not per book scanned/identified. After unlocking the Lexile information, you should automatically see this information displayed. For any book in your history scanner prior to unlocking Lexile information, please tap the Lexicon button for that book and it should be displayed quickly. If this doesn't work, or you have other questions, please email us for assistance help@ifthendev.com .
BookScanner has been rebuilt, and your library came with it.
- Your history came over — On first launch BookScanner brings your earlier scan history across by itself. The old library file is read and left where it is. Books that came over are marked "From your earlier scan history" in History, and you can run the import again from Settings.
- Nothing to buy — Lexile measures, DRA and Fountas & Pinnell / Guided Reading Levels are now included for every owner. No in-app purchases, no subscriptions.
- Now on Mac — BookScanner runs on the Mac on the same purchase, alongside iPhone and iPad.
- United States and United Kingdom — The ARBookFind region switch is back in Settings, and the next scan searches the catalogue you pick.
- CSV in and out — Export your library to CSV or PDF, and import a CSV — including a file exported from the earlier BookScanner.
- If you have iCloud enabled, your history will sych between your devices, so you always have your scan history when you need it.
Version 6.5
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