# Books Collector — Catalogue your library

> Personal library cataloging and management app for book collectors. (iPhone/iPad app by John D Gauchat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-collector/id830369376 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John D Gauchat](https://appshunter.io/developer/717779368)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.5 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-collector/id830369376/reviews.md

## What is Books Collector?

Books Collector helps you keep track of your library, especially in those moments at the store where everything is on sale and you are not sure if you already have a copy of that paperback you just found in the dollar bin.

Access your library from every device, search for a book, sort the list by title, year, or purchase date, and filter the copies by format, condition, or author.

Create a list of the books you need to replace, those you want to read next, and also the ones you are eager to add to your library.

Features

>  Create a list of the books in your library
>  Create a list of books to be replaced
>  Create a list of books to read
>  Create a list of the books you want to add to your library
>  Create a list of the books people borrowed from you
>  Generate reports to keep track of your library and spending

Premium Features

> Unlimited items
> No more ads
> Access to monthly reports
> Activate the Premium Collector badge

## Key features

- Catalog personal book library
- Track books to replace
- Manage 'to read' lists
- Wishlist creation
- Track borrowed books
- Generate library reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Premium Features | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-collector/id830369376/reviews.md

### 1/5 — TRASH— STAY AWAY - Such potential - SYNCING DOES NOT WORK

*2025-09-20*

I wanted so badly to like this app, but I just can’t.

I paid the one-time fee for premium, hoping this would finally be the perfect solution for a serious book collector like me. Here’s my use case: when I’m out hunting for books, I need to know exactly what I already own, how much I paid, where I bought it, and I want to see photos of my copies to compare with what’s in front of me. On paper, this app sounded perfect—it has both Mac and iPhone versions, a supposedly linked database, and highly customizable fields for formats, conditions, categories, and stories. Entering data on my iMac is so much easier than on a phone, and the promise of accessing that synced library in the field was amazing.

The problem? The syncing flat-out does not work.

I’ve followed their troubleshooting steps, and twice my entire database of 400 books was erased. Twice. I had to rebuild everything manually. Yes, you can export to Excel (thankfully including pictures), but there’s no batch import—so rebuilding the whole thing is a nightmare.

And even when it doesn’t completely wipe my library, the sync is unreliable. At first everything looked fine: 400 books on the iPhone, 400 on the Mac. Four days later, I opened the iPhone app—only two books showed up. No filters were on. And if you try their resync “fix,” it erases the iCloud data entirely. Just like that—poof—your whole database is gone.

This app wasted my $9.99 and, worse, cost me dozens of hours of work. For collectors who depend on accurate, reliable access to their catalog, this is a disaster.

Verdict: Trash. Stay away.

### 3/5 — Important feature left out

*2023-06-16*

I cannot find the ability to add a book by ISBN.  Am I missing it?  It is so much faster to search and add by matching ISBN's.

### 4/5 — Good, Fast App but ...

*2022-12-31, version 1.3*

Update: December 2022 -
 
As you can see from the original review below I was disappointed with the lack of any Import options other than Google Books lookup. However I *do* like these apps very much for their speed and small footprint. I really hope the developer keeps adding to the functionality. The CSV code is clearly there for the export function.

Previously: Unlike other book cataloguing apps, this one is fast and sleek. It syncs immediately with iCloud so if you use the iOS app too, the database appears on both without any problems.

For me the only issues are the lack of any ASIN or ISBN look-up and no Import option. For Importing, at least CSV would be appreciated.

### 5/5 — Great Little App.

*2022-04-25, version 3.3*

Perfect for my uses, have paid for the lifetime subscription. Many options for data entry, plus some photos of each booking required. 

It would be great if you could export the data to use on a spreadsheet etc, You can print various reports or export them to PDF. 
 Data is shared across devices so entry can be done on the iPad or IPhone. 
A good useful app which seems stable.

## Frequently asked questions about Books Collector

### What is Books Collector?

Books Collector is an app designed to help you catalog and manage your personal book library. You can track books you own, books you want to read, and books that need replacing, along with other useful lists.

### What are the premium features of Books Collector?

Premium features include unlimited item entries, an ad-free experience, access to monthly reports, and a Premium Collector badge. These enhance the core cataloging functionality.

### Does Books Collector have ads?

The free version of Books Collector contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by upgrading to the premium version.

### On which devices can I use Books Collector?

Books Collector is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows you to access and manage your library across multiple Apple devices.

### How often is Books Collector updated?

The app was last updated on May 4, 2021, to version 3.3. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Books Collector?

Books Collector has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can I track books lent to others with Books Collector?

Yes, Books Collector allows you to create a list of books that people have borrowed from you, helping you keep track of your loaned items.

### What kind of reports can I generate with Books Collector?

You can generate reports to keep track of your library's inventory and your spending on books. Premium users gain access to monthly reports.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2021-05-04

Design improvement
Bugs fixed

### 3.2 — 2021-04-13

Improved design
Minor bugs fixed

### 3.0 — 2021-01-07

New design
Access your collection from any device
Print and export your collection
Generate reports to keep track of your spending

### 2.1 — 2015-10-08

Bugs fixed

### 2.0 — 2015-06-06

Ready for iOS8

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