# BookScout: Library Manager — Books, ISBN scan, quotes & AI > Books, ISBN scan, quotes & AI (iPhone/iPad app by Damien Zilka.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscout-library-manager/id6757407087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Damien Zilka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795288222) - Category: Books, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.2 · 18 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2026-01-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscout-library-manager/id6757407087/reviews.md ## What is BookScout? BookScout is your smart personal library for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - Instant ISBN scanning - AI that actually knows your books - 100% on-device search; fully local AI option on Mac (Ollama) - Zero data collected - One-time purchase of €1.99, never a subscription SMART BOOK MANAGEMENT Build and organize your personal library with ease. Add books manually or use the built-in ISBN scanner to instantly import details, covers, and metadata. Track reading progress, rate favorites, and filter by genre, language, or rating. MULTI-LIBRARY ORGANIZATION (new in v1.2) Create as many libraries as you need — by location, by theme, or shared with family. Personalize each library with its own name, icon, and color, and move books between them anytime. Deleting a library never deletes your books — they simply move to another library. QUOTE COLLECTION Never lose a memorable quote again. Capture inspiring passages from your books and associate them directly with their source book. Search through all your quotes instantly and build your personal collection of wisdom. PRIVATE AI ASSISTANT Ask questions about your collection and get instant answers actually grounded in your books and quotes — not generic responses. Choose from leading AI services — Gemini, OpenAI, Mistral, with your own API key — or run Ollama locally on Mac for complete privacy, with nothing ever leaving your Mac. Library search (vectorization) always runs entirely on your device. Turn a helpful AI conversation into a saved quote with one tap. ICLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION Your entire library (books, quotes, libraries) syncs automatically and securely, encrypted, across all your Apple devices — Mac, iPhone, and iPad. PRIVACY FIRST No data is collected by the developer. Your API keys are stored securely in the Keychain. Your local data stays on your device, and library search is computed on-device. On Mac, you can even run the AI assistant 100% locally with Ollama. SIRI SHORTCUTS & WIDGET Add a book by ISBN or ask your AI assistant a question in one gesture, from Siri, Spotlight, or the Shortcuts app. On iPhone and iPad, add the BookScout widget to your home screen to keep your current read or latest quote one glance away (widget not available on Mac). THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION Personalize with multiple themes: Light, Dark, Sepia, High Contrast, and Voyelles (an artistic theme inspired by Rimbaud's manuscript). Adjust display density from compact to spacious. SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING Free for up to 50 books. Unlock unlimited books with a one-time purchase of €1.99 — no subscription, ever, no hidden fees. Download BookScout today and give your library the home it deserves. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | BookScout Premium | $1.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2026-08-18 What's new in version 1.4: EBOOKS Mark a book as an ebook and note where to find it (your e-reader, a purchase platform, an iCloud folder...). Simple and lightweight: no file is stored inside the app. QUOTE SORTING Sort your quote list by date added, author, or book title. Finding a book to associate with a quote is also faster, even with a large library. CSV EXPORT Export your library and quotes to CSV, ready to open in a spreadsheet (Excel, Numbers...). ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver now properly announces toolbar buttons and book card details (title, author, status, rating). FIXES Various fixes, including translation issues in the add-quote form. Thank you for your reviews — every single one means a lot to us! ### 1.3 — 2026-07-29 What's new in version 1.3: CAPTURE QUOTES BY PHOTO Photograph a passage from your book: the text is automatically recognized (100% on-device) and pre-fills your quote. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ISBN SCANNING ON MAC The barcode scanner is now available on Mac thanks to Continuity Camera: use your nearby iPhone or iPad as the camera. TRACK LOANED BOOKS Mark a book as loaned (to whom, when) and set an optional reminder so you never forget where it went. NEW AI PROVIDER: ANTHROPIC (CLAUDE) Anthropic (Claude) joins Google Gemini, Mistral AI, and OpenAI as an available AI provider for chat and recommendations. Thank you for your reviews — every single one means a lot to us! ### 1.2 — 2026-07-15 What's new in version 1.2: MULTIPLE LIBRARIES Create as many libraries as you need — by location, by theme, or shared with family. Personalize each library with its own name, icon, and color, and move books between them anytime. Deleting a library never deletes your books. QUOTES LINKED TO THEIR BOOK Finally associate each quote with its source book directly from the quote form. FASTER, MORE RELIABLE AI ASSISTANT Responses now appear as they are generated, the sources used (your books and quotes) are shown under each reply, and the search index keeps itself up to date as your library changes. SIRI & SPOTLIGHT SHORTCUTS Add a book by ISBN or ask your AI assistant a question in one gesture, from Siri, Spotlight, or the Shortcuts app. NEW WIDGET (iPhone/iPad) Keep your current read or your latest quote one glance away, right on your home screen. SHARE YOUR QUOTES Turn your favorite quotes into beautiful shareable cards with one tap. OPTIONAL REMINDER Turn on a gentle reminder (off by default) so you never lose track of your library. BUILT-IN HELP The app's full help content is now available directly in the app, in English and French. Thank you for your reviews — every single one means a lot to us! ### 1.1 — 2026-03-13 Minor bug fix ### 1.0 — 2026-01-28 No release notes. ## Apps similar to BookScout | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pageo: Calibre Epub Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pageo-calibre-epub-reader/id6759336810) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Books | | [Route AGSE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-agse/id1164027463) | — | Free | Books | | [Book Scanner: Value & Collect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-scanner-value-and-collect/id6747883089) | 4.1 (21) | Free | Books | | [Bookmook: Reading Book Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmook-reading-book-tracker/id6756219891) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [Plumerie: Home Library App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumerie-home-library-app/id6773690082) | — | Free | Books | | [Reading Tracker - Bookster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-bookster/id6743769341) | — | Free | Books | ## More apps by Damien Zilka - [Voyel : Travel Planner & AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voyel-travel-planner-and-ai/id6755695921) - [OneLedger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneledger/id6758046465) All apps by Damien Zilka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1795288222 ## Related topics [isbn book manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/isbn-book-manager) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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