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BookScouter - Sell & buy books

BookScouter - Sell & buy books

Compare used buyback prices

1.5K ratings
177 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📚 Books
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 10, 2010
  • August 9, 2026

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Developer

Bookscouter LLC
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Easily sell and buy used or new textbooks at competitive prices. This app compares offers from over 30 vendors, allowing you to find the best deals by scanning ISBNs or entering them manually. It's a convenient and free service for students and graduates.

✓Compare prices from 30+ vendors
✓Scan ISBN barcodes or enter manually
✓Find best deals for selling and buying
✓Free service with no hidden charges
✓Convenient 3-step process
✓Payment via check or PayPal
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BookScouter. Based on 1.5K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Quick and efficient
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 💰Helps make money from selling books
  • 📚Useful for cataloging book collections
  • 🤑Finds valuable books to resell

Negative things

  • 💸Low book buyback prices
  • 🐛Scanning issues and glitches
  • 🌐Limited to US-based buyers
  • 🤔Inaccurate book valuations
  • 🕰️Slow performance after updates
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What's New in BookScouter

3.41.1

August 9, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Worse than useless

Read almost every barcode incorrectly.
Trevor JSTrevor JS

Great detail

Very quick and lots of great options!
TekdudeTekdude

Not accurate

I scanned a book that found a buyer. When the book was added to my bookshelf it said that the buyer would pay $3.97. When I clicked on the link to the details page it showed the same buyer offering only 40 cents - a 90% drop in just a few seconds? Something’s not right here and now I can’t trust the app. I was happy with it until that happened. It could use some improvements.
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Wheeler-DealerWheeler-Dealer

Love it!

Quick and easy. They’re hooking me up with good money. Thanks!
TabbyTudeTabbyTude

Fast

Makes checking your book’s value instantly.
Winter Hawk46Winter Hawk46
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent app crashes

Bug

Login and sign-up issues

Bug

Inconsistent book pricing information

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to scan older books without barcodes

Feature

Sync book catalog across devices

Feature

More international book buyer options

Feature

Improved scanning and barcode recognition

Feature

FAQ

What does BookScouter do?

BookScouter is a mobile application designed to help users sell and buy used or new textbooks at competitive prices. It functions by comparing real-time price quotes from over 30 different vendors, ensuring you find the best available deals for your books.

How do I use BookScouter to sell or buy books?

Using BookScouter is a simple three-step process. First, scan the textbook's ISBN barcode with your phone's camera or type it in manually. Next, compare the price quotes from over 30 vendors. Finally, choose the most attractive offer and complete the transaction directly on the vendor's website.

Is BookScouter free to use?

Yes, BookScouter is a completely free service for users. There are no hidden charges associated with using the app to compare prices or facilitate transactions. The app aims to provide a cost-effective solution for buying and selling textbooks.

What kind of books can I sell or buy with BookScouter?

BookScouter specializes in used and new textbooks. It is particularly useful for college students and graduates who need to sell their old textbooks or purchase required titles at a lower cost. The app's extensive network of vendors supports a wide range of academic books.

How do vendors pay through BookScouter?

While BookScouter itself facilitates the price comparison and directs you to the vendor's site, the payment methods are handled by the individual vendors. Typically, vendors offer payment options such as checks or PayPal, providing flexibility for users to receive their funds.