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Better Bookshelf

Better Bookshelf

Scan shelves. Find your books.

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📊 Productivity
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2026
  • September 10, 2026

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Matthew Smith
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Consolidate all your books from physical shelves, Kindle, and Audible into a single, private digital library. Easily add books by scanning barcodes, taking photos, or importing existing libraries. Revisit your favorite highlighted passages and track your reading progress.

✓Scan barcodes or covers to add books
✓Import Kindle and Audible libraries
✓Consolidate books across multiple formats
✓Save and revisit highlighted passages
✓Track reading status and personal ratings
✓Mark books as lent
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What's New in Better Bookshelf

1.8.0

September 10, 2026

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.

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$9.99

Premium — Unlimited Library

Unlimited books in your library. One-time purchase

User reviews

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Needs work

I really like the app so far but the inability to edit the book information is a real problem. You can take a picture if the app doesn’t find one but that’s it. You should be able to edit and enter information. Also with the last update if you go to scan barcodes when you’re done you can no longer go back to the home page you have to close the app and reopen it super annoying.
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The new bookshelf app

This is the kind of app I need to organize my books…and I don’t have to pay a huge monthly fee!
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FAQ

How do I add books to Better Bookshelf?

You can add books by scanning their barcodes with your phone's camera, taking a photo of the cover for AI recognition, or manually entering the ISBN, title, or author. The app supports multiple book databases to find even obscure titles.

Can Better Bookshelf import my existing book collections?

Yes, you can import your Kindle and Audible libraries directly into Better Bookshelf. The app also supports importing data from CSV files, automatically mapping columns to avoid duplicate entries.

Does Better Bookshelf store my highlights from other platforms?

Yes, by connecting your Readwise account, Better Bookshelf will display highlights you've made in Kindle and Audible books. You can then browse these passages within your unified library.

How does Better Bookshelf organize my library?

You can organize your books by reading status (read, reading, unread), add personal ratings and reviews, use tags, filter by genre, author, or year, and view your collection in grid or list formats. Bulk actions are also available for managing large libraries.

Is my book data safe with Better Bookshelf?

All your data is stored locally on your device, allowing you to browse and search your library offline. You can also back up your entire collection, including books, tags, ratings, and highlights, to your Google Drive for safekeeping and easy restoration.

Can I track books I've lent out with Better Bookshelf?

Absolutely. You can mark any book as lent, specifying the borrower's name and the date. A visible badge and a dedicated filter will help you keep track of which books are out and who has them.

What devices does Better Bookshelf support?

Better Bookshelf is available for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to manage your library across your Apple devices.

How often is Better Bookshelf updated?

The latest version, 1.7.0, was released on August 29, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to enhance features and reliability.