Slow
I downloaded the app for a library reading summer program. App is super slow. It buffers each time you click on something (even to get into the app) and takes a long time to load. It's anywhere from 10-30 seconds, sometimes much more where I have to get out of the app and go back in. There is also a lag time on the count of things you mark off as done.
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Useful!
This app will be perfect to track my kids reading!!!
App accesses camera constantly
Update: the developer was dismissive of the issue I clearly observed with this app, so I re-enabled camera access and tested again. Yes, the app does appear to be accessing the camera even when the barcode scanner is not active. I invite the developer to let me know what iPhone setting I could possibly have enabled to cause this. I do not suspect the developer of intentionally designing the app to do this- I suspect a coding issue is causing unexpected application behavior under certain conditions.
I am leaving this review up so other users (individual and institutional) can consider this potential issue when weighing the risks of allowing camera access, and so that the developer’s recommendation- for users to simply forgo use of a major app feature when a potential issue was brought to their attention- will remain visible.
Original review:
Our local library uses this app for tracking summer reading, so we did not have a choice in what app to use. I gave the app permission to use the camera for scanning ISBN barcodes, however, the green dot is always on when the app is open, regardless of whether the barcode scanner is used or not. The Apple App Privacy report confirms that this app is constantly accessing the camera while the app is open.
This is not ok. There are other, actually secure apps that libraries should consider for tracking reading.
I am leaving this review up so other users (individual and institutional) can consider this potential issue when weighing the risks of allowing camera access, and so that the developer’s recommendation- for users to simply forgo use of a major app feature when a potential issue was brought to their attention- will remain visible.
Original review:
Our local library uses this app for tracking summer reading, so we did not have a choice in what app to use. I gave the app permission to use the camera for scanning ISBN barcodes, however, the green dot is always on when the app is open, regardless of whether the barcode scanner is used or not. The Apple App Privacy report confirms that this app is constantly accessing the camera while the app is open.
This is not ok. There are other, actually secure apps that libraries should consider for tracking reading.
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Frustrating
This is the most frustrating app I have ever used. It’s not user friendly at all. Does not accept the password I set, and when I click forgot password, it lets me in. Does not let me add number of books. Have to add titles. Then go back and mark read. Can’t they just make a simple system enter number of books read instead of names of books and make it a 4 step process? It’s clunky and time consuming. Can’t believe libraries pay for this awful service!
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Support and help
I updated the app and was unable to enter books. I called the number listed on the website and Jake helped me get my app to work and I was able to add books. I really appreciated all his help.
