Better Bookshelf
Scan shelves. Find your books.
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Your whole shelf, one photo. Identify books with AI, add matched titles, then search and see where they are. Unlimited includes six whole-shelf scans.
Scan an entire bookshelf. Find the book you want.
Remember the book, but not where you put it? Take one clear photo of your bookshelf. Better Bookshelf uses AI to identify the books and save their positions. Add matched titles to your library, then search for a book and see it highlighted on your shelf photo.
YOUR WHOLE SHELF, ONE PHOTO
Build your book inventory without scanning every barcode. Photograph a bookshelf, add identified books together, and help with any uncertain matches. Search by title, scan a barcode, or link a book already in your library.
KNOW WHERE YOUR BOOKS ARE
Search your saved shelves by title or author. Tap a result to see the book's location, with a close-up and nearby identified books to guide you. You can also choose Find on shelf from a book in your library.
KEEP UP WITH YOUR COLLECTION
Give each shelf a name. When books move, take a new photo to update that shelf. Better Bookshelf checks your existing library for matches, helping you connect books you already own to their locations.
YOUR READING LIFE, TOGETHER
• Catalog physical books, ebooks and audiobooks.
• Add individual books by barcode or title.
• Import supported Kindle, Audible and Goodreads CSV files.
• Track unread, reading and read books.
• Keep a reading list and record ratings and reviews.
• Back up your library to Google Drive.
START WITH 50 BOOKS FREE
Use barcode scanning or title search to catalog your first 50 books. Whole-shelf AI scanning is included with the paid Unlimited upgrade.
UNLIMITED BOOKS. SIX WHOLE-SHELF AI SCANS.
The one-time Unlimited purchase removes your library-size limit and includes six AI shelf scans. Already purchased Unlimited? Restore your purchase to link your included scans. The six included scans are granted once, not every month.
Need more? Buy additional packs of six scans. Your local price is shown before purchase. One successfully processed shelf photo uses one scan credit, including a new photo used to update a shelf. Fixing matches, adding identified books and searching saved shelves use no scan credits.
ABOUT SHELF SCANNING
AI scanning requires internet access. Your selected photo is sent to OpenAI through Better Bookshelf for identification. Clear, well-lit photos with readable spines work best. Some books may need correction or manual identification. Shelf locations reflect your saved photo; update it when books move.
Your saved library and shelf photos stay on your device, with optional Google Drive backup. Google Drive sign-in is not required to scan a shelf.
Meet your searchable bookshelf.
• Identify books from a whole-shelf photo with AI.
• Add matched titles together and link books already in your library.
• Search saved shelves and see where a book is located.
• Use close-ups and nearby books to resolve uncertain matches.
• Update shelf photos as your collection changes.
• Unlimited includes six AI scans, with additional six-scan packs available.
• Improved library browsing, covers and scan navigation.
The developer, Matthew Smith, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Matthew Smith
- Size
- 44 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium — Unlimited Library $9.99
- Premium — Unlimited Library $29.99
- 6 Whole Shelf AI Scans $10.00
- Copyright
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