# ShelfBee — Ebook & Audiobook Availability > Check library ebook/audiobook availability from book pages and save titles. (iPhone/iPad app by SCOTT TIMOTHY DENNIS.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfbee/id6787127118 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SCOTT TIMOTHY DENNIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787127120) - Category: Books, Utilities - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-08-13 - Data updated: 2026-10-01 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfbee/id6787127118/reviews.md ## What is ShelfBee? See whether a book is available in your library's Libby/Overdrive collection — without leaving the page you're already on. ShelfBee adds a small button to book pages on Amazon, Goodreads, TheStoryGraph, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Hardcover, and Book of the Month, showing whether that title is available to borrow right now from the libraries you care about, how many people are waiting, and roughly how long a hold would take. A companion app adds barcode scanning and a Buzz List for books you want to check on later. HOW IT WORKS 1. Turn on the ShelfBee extension in Safari. The app walks you through it with a screenshot for every step. 2. Open the bee menu and search for your library by name. Add as many as you like. 3. Browse as usual. When you land on a book page, ShelfBee checks your libraries and shows you what it found. WHAT YOU SEE • Available now — ready to borrow immediately • On hold — with the number of people waiting and an estimated wait • Not available — so you can stop wondering Results are grouped by library and split by format, so you can tell at a glance which of your libraries has the ebook and which has the audiobook. BUZZ LIST & SCANNING Save a title to your Buzz List right from the button on any book page, then check back anytime to see if it's become available. On iPhone and iPad, the app can also scan a book's barcode to look it up on the spot — handy in a bookstore or browsing your own shelves. FEATURES • Works on Amazon (21 storefronts), Goodreads, TheStoryGraph, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Hardcover, and Book of the Month • Add as many libraries as you like — public, county, consortium, or university • Reorder your libraries so the one you borrow from most sits at the top • Filter by ebook or audiobook • Save books to a Buzz List and revisit them anytime • Scan a barcode to look up a book on iPhone and iPad • Your library list and Buzz List sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud • Setup Guide and Troubleshooting built into the app NO ACCOUNT NEEDED No sign-up, no library card, no sign-in — not even for setup. ShelfBee reads public availability data, the same catalog information Libby shows, and never asks who you are. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Buy ShelfBee once and it's yours. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads, and nothing to unlock later. PRIVACY ShelfBee collects nothing. Your library choices and Buzz List live on your device and in your own iCloud account. Availability lookups go straight to OverDrive's public API, and scanned or searched books are looked up via Open Library and Google Books for title, author, and cover art — none of it linked to you. There's no ShelfBee server, no analytics, and no tracking of any kind. Questions or ideas: support@shelfbee.app ShelfBee is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OverDrive, Libby, Amazon, Goodreads, TheStoryGraph, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Hardcover, or Book of the Month. ## Key features - Check availability on Amazon, Goodreads, B&N, etc. - See wait times and number of holds - Filter by ebook or audiobook - Save books to a Buzz List - Barcode scanning for book lookups - Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfbee/id6787127118/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great App! *2026-09-04* Easy to use! Super helpful-I don’t have to keep going back in forth between all my libraries in the Libby app. ## Frequently asked questions about ShelfBee ### How does ShelfBee check book availability? ShelfBee checks public availability data from OverDrive's API, similar to what Libby displays. It does not require any personal library account logins or sign-ups. ### What websites does ShelfBee work with? ShelfBee integrates with Amazon (21 storefronts), Goodreads, TheStoryGraph, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Hardcover, and Book of the Month, allowing you to check availability without leaving these pages. ### Can I add multiple libraries to ShelfBee? Yes, you can add as many libraries as you like, including public, county, and university collections. You can also reorder them to prioritize your most-used library. ### Does ShelfBee have ads? No, ShelfBee is completely ad-free. It is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads to unlock features. ### What devices does ShelfBee support? ShelfBee is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Your library list and Buzz List sync across these devices via iCloud. ### How much does ShelfBee cost? ShelfBee is a one-time purchase of $1.99. This grants you full access to all features without any recurring fees or additional costs. ### Is ShelfBee safe to use? ShelfBee prioritizes user privacy. It collects no personal data, and all lookups are done anonymously through public APIs. Your library choices and Buzz List are stored locally or in your iCloud. ### How often is ShelfBee updated? The latest version, 2.0, was released on September 11, 2026. Updates typically address compatibility with website changes and introduce new features or improvements. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-09-11 ShelfBee 2.0 is here, with barcode scanning, a Buzz List for saving books, and more places to check availability. NEW • Scan a book's barcode on iPhone or iPad to check availability on the spot, or look it up by ISBN • Save any book to your Buzz List and revisit it anytime — right from the banner on a book page • Manage your libraries from the app itself, not just the extension • Now works on Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Hardcover, and Book of the Month, alongside Amazon, Goodreads, and TheStoryGraph • Your Buzz List and library list sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud IMPROVED • Cleaner results — book covers now sit beside availability info • Drag to reorder your libraries and your Buzz List • Fixed format filters not updating after syncing from another device • Smoother iCloud sync, with a manual re-sync option in Settings • Simplified Help & Support Thanks for using ShelfBee! Questions or ideas: support@shelfbee.app ### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-18 Your bees now have a hive to live in. - Results banner now appears in the hive button located at the bottom left of your screen. - Hive button is always visible and scrolls with you, instead of being stuck on the top of your website. ### 1.0 — 2026-08-13 No release notes. ## Apps similar to ShelfBee | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Basehor Community Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basehor-community-library/id6630387816) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [Hernando County Public Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hernando-county-public-library/id6446959364) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [Bookcase by Astropad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcase-by-astropad/id6736535823) | 4.7 (6) | Free | Books | | [Digitalbook: audiobooks ebooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalbook-audiobooks-ebooks/id6504524572) | 4.0 (21) | Free | Books | | [Bindery Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bindery-books/id6747425349) | 5.0 (34) | Free | Books | | [Meet New Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meet-new-books/id6451360053) | 4.9 (15) | Free | Books | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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