# Bibliocapsa — Your private book library

> Private digital and physical book cataloging and organization app. (iPhone/iPad app by John Worthington.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliocapsa/id6782098615 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Worthington](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774717064)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliocapsa/id6782098615/reviews.md

## What is Bibliocapsa?

Bibliocapsa is a beautiful, private home for your books, both the ones on your shelves and the ones on your devices.

CATALOG EVERYTHING
• Scan a barcode or snap a cover to add a book in seconds. Bibliocapsa identifies it and fills in the details.
• Track physical and digital copies, and mark the same book as both.
• Organize with shelves, search your whole library, and follow your reading stats.
• A clean cover grid, multiple app icons, and themes.

YOURS AND PRIVATE
• Your library lives on your device, optionally synced across your devices through your own private iCloud.
• No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Ever.

CONNECT YOUR SERVER (optional, for power users)
• Pair Bibliocapsa with your own self-hosted Bibliocapsa/Calibre library to read EPUBs in the app, sync your digital catalog, and keep KOReader reading progress in step.

Whether you just want to remember what's on your shelf or you run a full self-hosted library, Bibliocapsa keeps your books organized and entirely yours.

## Key features

- Catalog books via barcode scan or cover snap
- Track physical and digital copies
- Organize with custom shelves
- Search entire library
- View reading statistics
- Optional server connection for advanced users

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliocapsa/id6782098615/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app for readers!

*2026-06-24*

Great app for readers. If you want to get the most out of it, you need to run the Bibliocapsa server.

## Frequently asked questions about Bibliocapsa

### How do I add books to Bibliocapsa?

You can add books to Bibliocapsa by scanning their barcode or by taking a picture of the book cover. The app will then identify the book and fill in the details automatically.

### Does Bibliocapsa have ads?

No, Bibliocapsa is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. No tracking. Ever.' ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I use Bibliocapsa on multiple devices?

Yes, Bibliocapsa is available for iPhone and iPad. Your library can be optionally synced across your devices using your private iCloud.

### What is the pricing for Bibliocapsa?

Bibliocapsa is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the app.

### How often is Bibliocapsa updated?

The latest version of Bibliocapsa is 1.1.1, which was released on July 9, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What makes Bibliocapsa private?

Bibliocapsa prioritizes user privacy by storing your library on your device. It does not require accounts, display ads, or track user activity.

### Can Bibliocapsa connect to my existing library software?

Yes, for power users, Bibliocapsa offers an optional feature to connect with your own self-hosted Bibliocapsa/Calibre library. This allows for reading EPUBs within the app and syncing digital catalog information.

### What is the age rating for Bibliocapsa?

Bibliocapsa has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-21

You can now edit book details right in the app, including your custom
Calibre columns. The Statistics screen opens with your last 7 days of
reading. New Settings tools help you find and fill missing metadata,
add book files, and manage members. Covers now appear instantly when
the library opens.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-02

Misc. bug fixes and "Categories" are now properly listed as "Tags."

### 1.2 — 2026-07-28

Save your favorite filter combinations as named views and return to them
in one tap. Saved views are shared with the Bibliocapsa web app.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and optimizations.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-03

Optimizations

## More apps by John Worthington

- [MyFinCalc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfincalc/id6775326320)
- [Colloqui](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colloqui/id6780339133)
- [Colloqui CRM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colloqui-crm/id6791996093)

All apps by John Worthington: https://appshunter.io/developer/6774717064

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*