AR+ vs Book Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR+
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AR+ enables you to explore the multimedia content associated to books by simply framing a page with your smartphone or tablet! The app tracks the content you open and allows you to save your favourite resources for an easy and immediate use! Try out AR+ on the DEMO Book by clicking here: http://bsm.bsmart.it/ar_3_ENG.pdf
Book Scanner
Easily scan book covers to instantly get their market value and detailed information. Manage your entire book collection, track its growth, and discover hidden treasures. Perfect for collectors and sellers looking to understand their books' worth.
- Instant book recognition and valuation
- Detailed book insights (title, author, rarity)
- Smart collection management and tracking
- Real-time market valuations
- Extensive database across genres
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Book Scanner: Value & Collect – Your Ultimate Companion for Book Enthusiasts! With powerful valuation tools, precise market insights, and comprehensive collection management, Book Scanner: Value & Collect revolutionizes the way you interact with your books. Whether you're identifying rare first editions, evaluating valuable collector’s items, or managing an extensive personal library, Book Scanner: Value & Collect makes exploring the world of book collecting simple, accurate, and engaging. Have you truly discovered the real value hidden within your books? Every book holds more value than meets the eye—let Book Scanner: Value & Collect reveal exactly what your collection is worth. Key Features: Instant Book Recognition & Valuation: Scan covers instantly to access accurate market values and essential book details. Comprehensive Book Insights: View detailed information including title, author, publication year, rarity, and valuation trends. Smart Collection Management: Effortlessly catalog, organize, and track your books, managing your collection’s value and growth seamlessly. Why Choose Book Scanner: Value & Collect? Precise, real-time valuations and insights. Extensive database across various genres and periods. All-in-one solution for valuation, insights, and collection management. Elevate your book collecting experience today. Download Book Value Scanner and unlock the full potential of your book collection! Subscription auto-renew at the end of subscription period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/been-countries-visited-map/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/been-countries-visited-map/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR+ at none against Book Scanner's 2. AR+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Book Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Book Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AR+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
AR+ ships an update every 11 months, Book Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR+ | Book Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | bSmart Labs srl | Hai Nguyen Dinh |
Bugs and requests
AR+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Book Scanner
Reported bugs
1 issue- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics and reporting
In-app purchases
AR+
No in-app purchases
Book Scanner
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year









