Book Retriever Scanning App

Book Retriever Scanning App

by Tuva Interactive, Inc.

11 ratings
16 reviews

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Easily add books to your Book Retriever account by scanning ISBN barcodes or custom codes. Features a Student Mode for managing check-ins and check-outs with a PIN.

Scan ISBN barcodes
Scan custom Book Retriever barcodes
Add books to Book Retriever account
Student Mode for check-ins/check-outs
PIN lock for Student Mode
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What's New in Book Retriever Scanning App

1.1.1

September 25, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Misc. updates and fixes

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User reviews

The potential is AWESOME

PLEASE, PLEASE invest in this app.
The interface is nice, and I LOVE how quick and easy it was to add titles.

What needs MAJOR work is the development of the app. If you put the time in, you’re going to have something special.

LISTEN to the teachers and HEAR their suggestions, then add them.

Make a separate student portal.

Make the home screen customizable (I would like to have them reflect the shelves in my classroom - I made each shelf a “location” and they are in order alphabetical order, THEN in that area, by author’s last name.

Make sure that the location AND author’s last name is on the label.

FIX THE APP!!!!
PLEASE!
I will keep my subscription for a year because I like it. But if you don’t upgrade it, I will dump it.

Again, I like it, but it needs WORK.
I’ll be happy to re-review it when you upgrade it.
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Updates Needed

Hi, are you all ever going to update this app that hasn’t been fixed or tweaked in a year? For 36$ a year, I truly do expect more. Like being able to manually add books that the scanner can’t add from an iPad or phone rather than going to get a computer to type everything in on a separate page? Also, is there a way students are able to get access to see what books are available for them to check out? I don’t want to provide my log in credentials just for them to be able to view what we have in our library and what we dont.
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Meh

I like the online version of this app, but I am not a fan of this at all. I feel like the developers tried to cut corners to make it easier on mobile, but it just stinks. Many of the books are not recognized, or the ISBNs are not recognized, which requires manual input. I cannot access how many copies of one book I have easily, and when I scan items in, there isn’t the option, as of right now, to select how many copies I have. There isn’t that option online either until AFTER I enter the book, which is frustrating when I have 6 copies of one book. I don’t think the $36/year is too bad, but I definitely expect more. As a teacher, I already have a limited amount of time, so I want something that is quick, easy, and reliable. There is definitely room for improvement here.
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Exactly what I was looking for

I’ve been looking for an easy way to maintain my class library, and this seems to be exactly what I need. I’m not thrilled with the cost, but this is cheaper than losing the books, so I’ll deal with it. I’m also a little bit worried about the app or online version changing down the road and losing all the time I’ve spent putting in my class library. Apparently that happened to people with the old version of the app, so it doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. So far, so good, though.
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Doesn't Scan. At all.

I've been trying to wrestle with this app for hours and it will not scan ANYTHING. I even tried on different devices and it scanned 1 book and promptly shut down. It would be easier for me to create my own app at this rate.

FAQ

Does Book Retriever Scanning App require an account?

Yes, you must have a Book Retriever account to use the Scanning App. Note that accounts from the original Book Retriever app are not compatible with this new version.

What devices does Book Retriever Scanning App support?

Book Retriever Scanning App is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports Apple Watch.

How does Student Mode work in Book Retriever Scanning App?

Student Mode allows students to manage their own book check-ins and check-outs. The app can be locked into this mode using a PIN, restricting access to other features.

What is the age rating for Book Retriever Scanning App?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and educational environments.

How often is Book Retriever Scanning App updated?

The latest version of Book Retriever Scanning App is 1.1.1, which was released on September 25, 2017. The app was initially released on March 25, 2016.

What is the user sentiment for Book Retriever Scanning App?

The app has a rating of 1.9 stars from 11 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment based on available data.

Can Book Retriever Scanning App scan any barcode?

Book Retriever Scanning App supports scanning the standard EAN barcode for the 13-digit ISBN. It also supports custom Book Retriever barcodes.