# BookCrossing \| Read & Exchange — Online Public Book Library App

> Community platform for discovering, exchanging, and reviewing physical books. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleksandr Lezvinskyi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcrossing-read-and-exchange/id1486072421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleksandr Lezvinskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486072420)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: English, Persian, Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2019-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcrossing-read-and-exchange/id1486072421/reviews.md

## What is BookCrossing | Read & Exchange?

Printed books tell the best stories because the word is full of sensation - the rustling of pages, the touch of paper and the scent of fresh paint, or the ancient bookcase. Is it familiar to you?
Books Around created for those who sense the magic of the book. With it, you have a variety of books available, the variety of real stories. Find. Exchange. Read and exchange again.
Also, you can write your own reviews. Share your thoughts about the book you read or want to get. Advise the others what titles are worth reading. Check reviews from all users and find something new in favourite books. Your review in Books Around is not just a "like"!

With Books Around you can:
- exchange books
- write reviews
- make new friends
- sell books
- make your books wish-list

Get Silver Account 
1.  to send unlimited number of book requests.
2. to add all books of the author to wish list and user will get a notification if someone adds a book of this author in his library
3. to add up to 10 books for sell in library

Get Author Account (14 days free before subscribing)
1. Account for authors
2. All The Books Around users will be able to reach your Books Around store, no matter how far they are.
3. Transition from Books Around to author's site
4. You may add as many books to your bookstore as you wish. Be aware that Author name of the added books is auto-filled with the name you have specified during registration.
5. The book from your store will be in the first positions of Search in Books Around application.
6. In case your store has the book from user's wish-list - affected notification will be sent to the user.

Get Bookstore Account (14 days free before subscribing)
1. Account for bookstores
2. All Books Around users will be able to reach your Books Around store, no matter how far they are.
3. Transition from Books Around to bookstore site.
4. You may add as many books to your bookstore as you wish.
5. The book from your store will be in the first positions of Search in Books Around application.
6. In case your store has the book from user's wish-list - affected notification will be sent to the user.

If you choose to purchase Silver, Author or Bookstore, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current Silver subscription price starts at $2.99 USD/month. Current Author subscription price starts at $19.99 USD/month (14 days free). Current Bookstore subscription price starts at $34.99 USD/month (14 days free). Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don't choose to purchase Silver you can simply continue using Books Around for free as a user (doesn’t work for Author or Bookstore).

Terms and conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/87350579
Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/87350579

## Key features

- Exchange books
- Write reviews
- Make friends
- Sell books
- Create wishlists
- Discover new titles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver | $2.99 | per month |
| Author | $19.99 | per month |
| Bookstore | $34.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcrossing-read-and-exchange/id1486072421/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful App

*2025-02-19*

I’ve downloaded this stupid app 3 or 4 times and I can’t get it to open or give me the opportunity to sign in or register an account. I’m giving up. Waste of time.

## Frequently asked questions about BookCrossing | Read & Exchange

### What is BookCrossing?

BookCrossing is a community platform designed for readers to exchange physical books. Users can find books, swap them, write reviews, and connect with other book enthusiasts.

### How does book exchange work on BookCrossing?

Users can list books they wish to exchange and browse books offered by others. The app facilitates the connection to arrange the exchange between members.

### Can I sell books on BookCrossing?

Yes, you can sell books on BookCrossing. The ability to sell books is enhanced with premium accounts like the Silver Account, which allows you to add up to 10 books for sale.

### What are the subscription options for BookCrossing?

BookCrossing offers Silver, Author, and Bookstore accounts with varying features. The Silver account starts at $2.99/month, Author at $19.99/month, and Bookstore at $34.99/month, with 14-day free trials for Author and Bookstore accounts.

### How do I cancel my BookCrossing subscription?

Auto-renewal for subscriptions can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. However, cancellation of the current subscription during the active period is not permitted.

### Is BookCrossing available on all devices?

Based on the available data, BookCrossing is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Compatibility with other platforms like Android is not specified.

### How often is BookCrossing updated?

The app was last updated on February 6, 2024, with version 1.28.2. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### What is the age rating for BookCrossing?

BookCrossing has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger readers and families.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.28.2 — 2024-02-06

Thanks for updating the app! 
We update Books Around app as often as possible to make it more reliable for you. In this version you can find the following improvements:

1. Add the possibility to see when the user was online last time
2. Add a genre suggestion list in the search book field

Love the app? Rate us!
Send your feedback to support@booksaround.net

### 1.28.0 — 2023-07-24

Thanks for updating the app! 
We update Books Around app as often as possible to make it more reliable for you. In this version you can find the following improvements:

1. Add the possibility to see when the user was online last time
2. Add a genre suggestion list in the search field

Love the app? Rate us!
Send your feedback to support@booksaround.net

### 1.27.2 — 2022-10-03

Thanks for updating the app! 
We update Books Around app as often as possible to make it more reliable for you. In this version you can find the next improvements:

1. Fix minor bugs 

Love the app? Rate us!
Send your feedback to support@booksaround.net

### 1.27.1 — 2022-08-15

Thanks for updating the app! 
We update Books Around app as often as possible to make it more reliable for you. In this version you can find the next improvements:

1. Fix minor bugs 

Love the app? Rate us!
Send your feedback to support@booksaround.net

### 1.27.0 — 2022-08-07

Thanks for updating the app! 
We update Books Around app as often as possible to make it more reliable for you. In this version you can find the next improvements:

1. Fix minor bugs 

Love the app? Rate us!
Send your feedback to support@booksaround.net

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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 2026-06-10.*