# Book Retriever Scanning App > Companion app for Book Retriever to scan and manage book entries. (iPhone/iPad app by Tuva Interactive, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-retriever-scanning-app/id1086127313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tuva Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086127312) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 1.91/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-03-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-retriever-scanning-app/id1086127313/reviews.md ## What is Book Retriever Scanning App? The Book Retriever Scanning App is the companion app for use with the web-based Book Retriever application. You must have a Book Retriever account to use this app. Note that if you have the original Book Retriever app, that account will not work with this new app. The Scanning App allows for easy entry of books into your Book Retriever account by scanning the standard EAN barcode for the 13 digit ISBN, and supports custom Book Retriever barcodes. Student Mode allows your students to manage their own check-ins and check-outs by locking the app into student mode with a PIN. ## Key features - 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 ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-retriever-scanning-app/id1086127313/reviews.md ### 2/5 — The potential is AWESOME *2020-02-24, version 1.1.1* 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. ### 1/5 — Updates Needed *2019-08-02, version 1.1.1* 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. ### 2/5 — Meh *2018-12-27, version 1.1.1* 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. ### 4/5 — Exactly what I was looking for *2018-05-27, version 1.1.1* 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. ### 1/5 — Doesn't Scan. At all. *2017-08-16, version 1.0.8* 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. ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2017-08-14, version 1.0.8* I haven't been able to scan a single book. I would have to manually enter all my books if I were going to use this. The dashboard is awesome, so I'm bummed that something as simple as scanning a book to add it to my library prevents me from using this application. ### 1/5 — Very disappointed *2017-03-10, version 1.0.0* I lived the original app. It made it so easy to check out books. Not interested in paying a huge fee every year and especially disappointed the app was discontinued in the middle of the school year. Very inconsiderate of teachers. ### 1/5 — This App is a Rip-Off! *2017-01-03, version 1.0.0* The old app was only $7.99 and I used it for three years. This new app is $36/year and it doesn't even have all the benefits of the old app. I will be demanding a refund! ### 1/5 — frustrated! *2016-12-18, version 1.0.0* New app is terrible. Can't scan a book back in unless I know who borrowed it! My Kindergareners just drop the book in the book return box when they bring it back and I used to just scan them all in at the end of the week. Now I need to keep a hard copy of who borrowed which book so I can go to that students name and scan it back in. What's the point of the app if I have to also write each borowed book down? Plus, at least half of the book in my library won;t scan out in the first place. App won't recognize the ISBN number. Worthless! ### 1/5 — So sad *2016-10-25, version 1.0.0* I am so sad this app does not work like the previous versions. What is the point of the app if you can't check out and in books? I too had A TON of books scanned and loaded and nothing transferred. Disappointed ## Frequently asked questions about Book Retriever Scanning App ### 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. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.1.1 — 2017-09-25 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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