# Bookstore Companion — Find the best books in-store

> AR book discovery and instant verdicts in physical bookstores. (iPhone/iPad app by Creative Sonar, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstore-companion/id6786695401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Creative Sonar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785095787)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstore-companion/id6786695401/reviews.md

## What is Bookstore Companion?

Standing in a bookstore, surrounded by hundreds of spines — which ones are actually worth reading? Bookstore Companion answers that, right there in the aisle, without ever sending you to Amazon.

 • Point at a shelf → the well-regarded books light up, in place, through your camera (AR).
 • Scan any book → a one-line verdict on whether it's acclaimed, solid, or niche.
• Save what catches your eye to a private wishlist for later.

It's built for the reader who loves an indie or used bookstore and wants a knowledgeable friend at their elbow — not an infinite warehouse. No account, no sign-up, no tracking.

Free to try for 7 days, then $12.99/year. Pairs with our cataloging app, Home Library Companion, for organizing the books you bring home.

Terms of Use: https://callnumber.app/terms

## Key features

- AR book highlighting
- Instant scan verdicts
- Private wishlist
- No account required
- Works in physical stores

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookstore Companion Annual | $12.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Bookstore Companion

### How does Bookstore Companion use AR?

Bookstore Companion uses your camera to identify well-regarded books on a shelf, highlighting them in place through an augmented reality overlay.

### What kind of verdicts does Bookstore Companion provide?

When you scan any book, Bookstore Companion offers a one-line verdict indicating if the book is acclaimed, solid, or niche.

### Can I save books I find with Bookstore Companion?

Yes, you can save books that catch your eye to a private wishlist within the app for later reference.

### Does Bookstore Companion require an account?

No, Bookstore Companion does not require an account, sign-up, or any personal tracking.

### What is the pricing for Bookstore Companion?

Bookstore Companion offers a 7-day free trial, after which it costs $12.99 per year.

### Does Bookstore Companion have ads?

No, Bookstore Companion does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does Bookstore Companion support?

Bookstore Companion is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Bookstore Companion updated?

The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 1, 2026, indicating regular updates for the application.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-01

Renames our companion app throughout: what used to be called Call Number is now Home Library Companion. Same app, same handoff — the button and onboarding just use the right name now.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Creative Sonar, LLC

- [Home Library Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-library-companion/id6785095785)

All apps by Creative Sonar, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/6785095787

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