Shelf Scan: Book Spine Scanner
Scan shelves, discover books
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Snap a photo of any bookshelf and instantly identify every book with AI-powered recognition. See ratings and find books on your reading list.
Overwhelmed by endless bookshelves? Can't decide which book to read next?
Shelf Scan uses AI to instantly identify books from a single photo and shows you the highest-rated titles at a glance. Whether you're browsing a bookstore, library, or your own collection, find your next great read in seconds.
HOW IT WORKS:
-Snap a photo of any bookshelf
-AI identifies every book spine instantly
-See ratings for each book
-Discover which books are on your reading list
-Find the highest-rated books immediately
KEY FEATURES:
-Instant Book Recognition Point your camera at a bookshelf and watch the magic happen. Our AI identifies multiple books simultaneously from spine text alone.
-Ratings at a Glance Every book shows its rating so you can spot the gems instantly. Sort by rating to find the best books first.
-Reading List Integration Import your Goodreads reading list and instantly see which books are yours. No more forgetting what's on your to-read list!
-Smart Highlighting Books on your reading list are automatically highlighted with a special badge. Never miss a book you've been meaning to read.
-Scan History Save your scans and revisit them later. Perfect for tracking books you discovered at different locations.
-Works Everywhere Bookstores, libraries, friends' homes, thrift stores, used book sales - if there's a bookshelf, we can scan it.
-No Account Required Use the app instantly without signing up. Create an optional account to save scans and sync your reading list.
PERFECT FOR:
-Book lovers browsing bookstores or libraries
-Readers trying to remember what's on their to-read list
-Anyone overwhelmed by too many book choices
-Library visitors who want to find the best books quickly
-Book collectors organizing their shelves
-Gift shoppers looking for highly-rated books
WHY Shelf Scan? Stop wasting time checking every book individually on your phone. One photo gives you everything you need to make an informed choice. Find hidden gems, avoid disappointing reads, and never forget which books you wanted to read.
PRIVACY FIRST:
-Use without an account (guest mode)
-Images processed temporarily, never stored permanently
-You control all your data
-No ads, no tracking, no data selling
-Download Shelf Scan today and transform how you discover your next favorite book!
You asked, we listened! Initially designed to quickly scan books at a book store or library, we have now added features that will allow users to catalog their own book collection! New features include:
- Add/edit books: Did the scan miss or incorrectly label a book? Unfortunately this app is at the mercy of AI recognition, but now you can make sure the scan is correct by adding a missing book or correcting an incorrect scan. Correcting previous saved scans is also possible!
- 'My Collection': View all scanned books in one location. Filter by rating, or search by author.
- Shelf Creation - Create your own 'shelves' within the My Collection tab, allowing you to organize books in anyway you'd like
We appreciate further suggestions and opinions!
The developer, Daniel Anthony Dolewski Ii, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Daniel Anthony Dolewski Ii
- Size
- 25.8 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.4 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+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Daniel Dolewski