# ByTheBook - Personal Library — Catalog Your Books Beautifully

> Catalog Your Books Beautifully (iPhone/iPad app by Miriam Roskind.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bythebook-personal-library/id6762083414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miriam Roskind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876310153)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bythebook-personal-library/id6762083414/reviews.md

## What is ByTheBook?

Transform how you manage your book collection with ByTheBook - a stunning personal library app featuring a realistic 3D bookshelf that brings your reading life to life.

YOUR LIBRARY, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED
Display your books on a gorgeous 3D wooden bookshelf that you can browse with a simple swipe. Watch your collection grow as colorful spines fill the shelves, organized exactly how you like.

ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS
• Scan barcodes instantly with your camera
• Photograph entire bookshelves — our AI identifies every book
• Search by title, author, or ISBN
• Add books manually with custom details

TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY
• Mark books as Want to Read, Reading, Finished, or Did Not Finish
• View your reading statistics and monthly progress
• See your complete reading history at a glance

SMART SERIES MANAGEMENT
• Automatic series detection groups your books together
• See which books you own and which ones you're missing
• Never accidentally buy a duplicate again

NEVER MISS A NEW RELEASE
• Follow your favorite authors and series
• Get notified when new books are published
• Discover trending books and personalized recommendations

LENDING MADE SIMPLE
• Track books you've lent to friends
• Remember who has what and when it's due
• Keep your lending history organized

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ
• AI-powered recommendations based on your taste
• Browse trending books across genres
• Build your want-to-read list

DESIGNED FOR BOOK LOVERS
• Beautiful light and dark themes
• Elegant typography and thoughtful details
• Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad

Your personal library deserves better than a spreadsheet. Download ByTheBook and give your books the home they deserve.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### ByTheBook V1.3.1 — 2026-05-12

* Minor update to password requirements

### ByTheBook V1.3.0 — 2026-05-06

* Enhanced series and author book grouping
* Link series manually if not recognized automatically
* Shelf scroll improvements for large libraries
* Overall app stability improvements

### ByTheBook V1.2.0 — 2026-04-27

* Improved loading for larger book libraries
* Enhanced shelf scanning
* Better language filtering
* Filter bookshelf by reading status, favorites, genre, etc.

### ByTheBook V1.0.0 — 2026-04-25

* Stability & storage improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-04-15

No release notes.

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