# Book Context - Smart Library — Scan, Ask & Read Next

> Scan, Ask & Read Next (iPhone/iPad app by 双仕 韩.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-context-smart-library/id6761686112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [双仕 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885479901)
- Category: Utilities, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-context-smart-library/id6761686112/reviews.md

## What is Book Context?

Turn your bookshelf into a knowledge base that answers back.

BookContext is a conversation-first personal library app. Scan ISBN barcodes to build your library in seconds, then ask it questions the way you'd ask a friend — every answer is grounded in the books you actually own, with citations you can tap.

ASK BOOKS — YOUR AI LIBRARY ADVISOR
"Which of my books best explains decision-making?"
"What do these two authors disagree on?"
Ask anything. The advisor searches across your entire collection and answers with sources:
• Tappable citation markers jump straight to the cited book
• Smart follow-up suggestions keep the conversation going
• Every book mentioned in a chat is collected into a one-tap reading list
• Free plan includes 10 chat messages per month

BUILD YOUR LIBRARY IN SECONDS
• Scan ISBN barcodes — cataloged in about 3 seconds
• Automatic metadata: covers, authors, publishers, descriptions
• Reading status (Reading, Finished, Wishlist) plus custom locations
• Lending tracker: always know who borrowed what

30-SECOND SMART INSIGHTS
Generated automatically right after you scan:
• One-sentence hook and a 300-word overview
• Key insights and must-read chapter highlights
• Writing style, target audience, and actionability rating

PRO
• Unlimited Ask Books conversations
• Deep smart analysis for every book
• Public catalog recommendations: the advisor can look beyond your shelf and suggest the next book worth buying
• "Read next": real similar-book suggestions powered by semantic similarity

DESIGNED FOR READERS
• Clean, modern interface following Apple's design guidelines
• Dark mode for comfortable nighttime reading
• Secure cloud sync — your library travels with you
• Privacy-first: smart features only process book content and the questions you submit; no ads, no cross-app tracking

Your books have more to say than you remember. Start asking.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-07-16

BookContext 2.1 is a ground-up redesign — your library now answers back.

• Bug Fix: Fix 1.6 version user migration issues.
• New "Ask Books": chat with your collection; every answer cites the exact book,
  and citations are tappable
• Follow-up suggestions after each answer keep the conversation going
• Conversation book list: every title mentioned in a chat, collected in one tap
• Public catalog recommendations (Pro): the advisor can suggest books beyond your
  shelf — toggle anytime in Settings
• "Read next" (Pro): real similar-book suggestions on every book page
• Brand-new one-page welcome — get started in seconds
• Bigger free plan: 10 chat messages per month (was 5 searches)
• Subscription status now syncs with the App Store in real time
• Faster and lighter throughout, with retired legacy features removed

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-16

BookContext 2.1 is a ground-up redesign — your library now answers back.

• New "Ask Books": chat with your collection; every answer cites the exact book,
  and citations are tappable
• Follow-up suggestions after each answer keep the conversation going
• Conversation book list: every title mentioned in a chat, collected in one tap
• Public catalog recommendations (Pro): the advisor can suggest books beyond your
  shelf — toggle anytime in Settings
• "Read next" (Pro): real similar-book suggestions on every book page
• Brand-new one-page welcome — get started in seconds
• Bigger free plan: 10 chat messages per month (was 5 searches)
• Subscription status now syncs with the App Store in real time
• Faster and lighter throughout, with retired legacy features removed

### 1.6.5 — 2026-06-05

No release notes.

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