# Book Scout Book Scanner — Organize your reading life

> AI-powered book discovery and personalized reading recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Brett Thurston.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-scout-book-scanner/id6466491163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brett Thurston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526420863)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-scout-book-scanner/id6466491163/reviews.md

## What is Book Scout Book Scanner?

Built as the companion app to heyBookScout.com, Book Scout Scanner helps you quickly add books to your personal library, organize them into shelves, and sync everything with your full Book Scout account.

Scan a barcode, snap a cover, or capture multiple books at once — then save them to beautiful private or shareable shelves.

Barcode Scan
Scan the ISBN barcode on the back of a book for a fast, accurate match.

Cover Scan
No readable barcode? Use AI-powered cover recognition to identify a book from a photo.

Multi Scan
Point your camera at a shelf or stack of books and scan up to 10 books at once. Perfect for organizing a room, moving, or cataloging a collection.

Bookshelves
Add books to your shelves, sort by title or date added, and create custom shelves for anything you like — summer reads, books to lend, favorites by genre, homeschool lists, classroom libraries, and more.

Keep shelves private or share them with anyone using a public link.

Book Scout Plus unlocks Cover Scan, Multi Scan, and unlimited custom shelves. You can manage your subscription anytime in Settings.

Features

Fast ISBN barcode scanning
AI-powered cover recognition
Multi-book shelf scanning
Private and public bookshelves
Shareable shelf links
Custom shelf organization
Syncs with your Book Scout account at heyBookScout.com

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered book recommendations
- Personalized insights
- Uncover hidden themes
- Build shareable book lists
- Find books that resonate

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-scout-book-scanner/id6466491163/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great! Except…

*2025-04-11*

This is a great app and has all the features I want for logging and finding books. Glad I don’t have to rely on software run by a certain river/rainforest-named corporation. 

The only issue is that I only get recommendations once per day, and I can’t re-load to get new ones. ALSO the app crashes when I try to set a content rating (g, pg, pg13, r, etc) in my reading profile

**Developer response:** Greetings fellow reader! Yes the recommendations happen every 24 hours. I’ve been toying with the idea of on demand though.

Also, there was an issue with setting your desired content rating in settings, but I believe it’s been resolved since your comment.

Thank you for enjoying the app! Lots more planned for it.

### 1/5 — U

*2025-03-30*

Do not let me make a account

**Developer response:** Hey there! Sorry for the interruption in service, but this has been fixed. Please feel free to sign in and try it out!

### 5/5 — Super helpful, love the look

*2023-12-05*

I really appreciate how quickly and easily I can look up a book and get a good feel for what it’s about and whether it’s going to have themes that I want to avoid. Right now I mostly use it to check books that my kids are going to be reading and as a homeschool mom this app has been such a help. 
I especially have loved the barcode scanner while digging through huge piles of books at the thrift store!
And a real bonus for me is the aesthetic - the look of dark AND light modes make this app a pleasure to use all around.

## Frequently asked questions about Book Scout Book Scanner

### What is Book Scout?

Book Scout is an application that uses AI to provide personalized book recommendations and insights based on your preferences. It helps you discover new books and understand themes within them.

### How does Book Scout personalize recommendations?

The app utilizes AI-powered insights to match books with your unique preferences, helping you find stories that truly resonate with your reading tastes.

### Can I create book lists with Book Scout?

Yes, Book Scout allows you to build shareable book lists. This feature helps you organize your reading and share your favorite discoveries with others.

### Is Book Scout free to use?

Book Scout is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for enhanced features or content, and also provides subscription plans for users seeking more advanced functionality.

### What are the subscription options for Book Scout?

Book Scout offers both monthly and annual subscription plans. The monthly plan is $4.99 per month, and the annual plan is $49.99 per year.

### What devices does Book Scout support?

Book Scout is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for Book Scout?

Book Scout has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older.

### How often is Book Scout updated?

Book Scout was last updated on February 2, 2026, with version 22. The app is actively maintained, suggesting regular updates for improvements and new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9 — 2026-07-16

Misc bug fixes
Book analysis are now viewable within the app instead of going to external browser

### 3.8 — 2026-06-29

- new home tab with weekly recommendations
- rate books
- add recent scan history

### 3.7 — 2026-06-27

- add star ratings to books now
- move books from bookshelves
- add reading progress for books in your currently reading shelf
- misc ui fixes

### 3.6.1 — 2026-06-26

- fixed bugs related to adding books to the bookshelf
- new feature: troop view added

### 3.6 — 2026-06-21

- minor tweaks to login screen ui

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All apps by Brett Thurston: https://appshunter.io/developer/1526420863

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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 2026-07-19.*