# Athena - Buy & Sell Textbooks — Get cash. Meet on campus.

> On-campus textbook marketplace for students at participating schools. (iPhone/iPad app by Georgios Moutzouris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-buy-and-sell-textbooks/id1492144715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Georgios Moutzouris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492144714)
- Category: Education, Shopping
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-buy-and-sell-textbooks/id1492144715/reviews.md

## What is Athena?

Please note, you must be invited by a participating school or college to use the app. Schools can sign up for Athena at www.athenaforschools.com.

Athena is the best way to buy and sell textbooks because it connects students from the same school and keeps the exchange on campus.

Students love using Athena because it allows them to:

• Meet safely on campus and trade books in person. 

• Get paid in cash, bank transfer or whatever’s easiest. 

• Save money and time. No middleman means 0% commission.

• Avoid the need to pack and ship books. 

• Meet someone new- maybe they’ll be your next tutor or best friend!

Even our planet loves Athena because it encourages students to re-use books!

If you find Athena useful, please consider leaving us an A+ review :)

Oh, and happy studying!

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Additional information:

In-app purchases.
(For college students only). To be able to access your inbox (where offers are made and received), you will have to unlock Athena. This can be done by subscribing to Athena's one-year subscription for $2.49. This purchase does not auto-renew, and you will be sent a renewal reminder one month before the purchase expires.

Terms and conditions: https://www.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/AB0DgEAY

## Key features

- On-campus book exchange
- Direct cash or bank transfer payments
- Zero commission
- Safe in-person meetups
- Promotes book reuse

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $2.49 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-buy-and-sell-textbooks/id1492144715/reviews.md

### 4/5 — App is crashing.

*2020-08-03, version 1.1.2*

I deleted and reinstalled and it still crashes.

UPDATE: I received immediate response that there was a fix in the next update. I updated the app and it seems to work now. So upgrading from 1 star to 4 stars based on excellent customer service. 
Would give 5 stars if we were able to attach pictures in the chat so we can see what condition the book we are buying is actually in so we don’t have to go to our phone messenger to do so.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for updating your review and for the feedback!

### 4/5 — Great app

*2020-08-02, version 1.1.2*

For buying and selling books. Intuitive and easy to use. Fantastic customer service. I emailed when I was having trouble with the app, got a quick response to let me know they were working on a fix AND a follow up email to let me know the fix was in and asking me to confirm my problem was solved!

### 5/5 — Great app that does all the thinking

*2020-08-02, version 1.1.2*

Love the ease of use of the app.  It would be great If when you scan and put the condition of the book in it shows the range of what people are charging so you can price competitively.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review and thank you for the wonderful idea!

### 4/5 — Cute, easy to use, effective!

*2020-08-02, version 1.1.2*

Amazing app! It’s so cute and easy to use and I’ve been able to sell so many of my old textbooks and books from previous classes. There was a little bug where I couldn’t open the app because it kept crashing, but I emailed the developers and they were so kind and apologetic and fixed the bug in a couple days. Highly highly recommend!

### 2/5 — Can’t open app since recent update

*2020-08-02, version 1.1.1*

The app won’t open on my iPhone since the most recent update. Tried restarting phone. I have a buyer I need to communicate with so I am afraid to delete the app and reopen it. I was enjoying the app until this problem. Hope there is a way to resolve it.

**Developer response:** Hi, we have just updated the app and you shouldn’t face any more crashes. If problems still persist, please email support at george@athenaforschools.com

### 3/5 — Okay

*2020-06-27, version 1.1.0*

This program does not allow you to upload old editions, very frustrating. Nor does it allow u to comment about the condition of the book

**Developer response:** Hi Irob2. Any book, no matter how old, can be uploaded. However, it depends if your school admin has approved the book or not. Please contact them so that they can add it to their database. 
In terms of the condition of the book, you are able to set the condition type (new, poor, etc.), but for more information it is recommended to message the seller directly. This allows for a cleaner experience in the marketplace. If there is anything else you would like to clarify, please email george@athenaforschools.com.

Thanks for using Athena!

### 5/5 — Excellent app!

*2020-05-19, version 1.1.0*

Our independent school in the US signed up to allow parents in our community to buy and sell to each other. It is perfect for our new socially distanced world and much better pricing than trying to sell books online. Highly recommend! Fairly priced for the school too.

### 5/5 — Really useful app!

*2020-01-12, version 1.0.0*

Really well-designed and easy to use app, makes the annoying and often expensive process of buying textbooks cheap and hassle-free!

## Frequently asked questions about Athena

### How do I use Athena to buy or sell textbooks?

You must be invited by a participating school or college to use Athena. Once registered, you can list books for sale or browse for books needed by other students on your campus. Transactions are facilitated directly between students.

### Does Athena have any fees for selling textbooks?

No, Athena charges 0% commission on all transactions. This means students keep 100% of the sale price when they sell their textbooks through the app.

### How do I get paid for textbooks sold on Athena?

You can receive payment in cash, via bank transfer, or through other convenient methods agreed upon with the buyer. The app facilitates these direct payments between students.

### Is Athena safe for meeting other students?

Yes, Athena emphasizes meeting safely on campus for textbook exchanges. This keeps transactions within a familiar and secure environment.

### What is the cost to access Athena's inbox features?

To access your inbox for making and receiving offers, you need to subscribe to Athena's one-year subscription for $2.49. This purchase does not auto-renew.

### How often is Athena updated?

The latest version of Athena is 1.1.2, which was last updated on August 2, 2020. While the app has not been updated recently, it is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Athena?

Athena has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### Can I use Athena if my school is not participating?

No, you must be invited by a participating school or college to use Athena. Schools can sign up for the platform at www.athenaforschools.com.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2020-08-02

- Stability fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2020-07-29

- Performance enhancements & improvements
- Books are now sorted by price instead of condition

### 1.1.0 — 2020-05-17

We’ve updated Athena to support the onboarding of schools! 

Schools can now host their own private marketplace, protected by an access code, giving their students a safe and easy way to exchange books. Teachers are able to approve ISBNs in order to avoid students from listing books that aren’t used in the curriculum anymore. 
For more information, please visit the website found on Athena's App Store page.

### 1.0.0 — 2020-01-12

No release notes.

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