Comparison

QR Library vs BookBee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Library

Easily track borrowed items with a quick scan or photo. Ideal for schools and personal use, it simplifies lending and returns without manual data entry. A trial version is available, with an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited lending.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes for items and borrowers
  • Identify items with photos
  • Create student ID cards with QR codes
  • Automatic step-by-step guidance
  • Customizable settings
  • Data backup and sharing
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Keep track of items you lend with just one click. The fastest library system without data maintenance, preparation and typing. Scan or photograph to identify items or borrowers. The ingenious app does the rest. Developed for school, but also useful for private use. THIS IS A TRIAL VERSION, UNLOCK ITS FULL POWER! The free app is limited to 2 concurrently lent items. If you like the app, you can unlock an unlimited number by making the in-app purchase. HOW TO USE IT Manage items lent with the QR Library easily and without having to enter articles or borrowers in advance. The app is based on Student ID cards, which can be created quickly in the app or online. These cards show a QR code that contains the student name. To borrow something, the student card is scanned or the name entered manually. If the article contains a QR code or any barcode such as an IBAN, it can be scanned for identification. Otherwise or additionally, a picture of the article can be taken. Done. In the best case, there is no need to make a single click; the app automatically leads to the next step. Returning an item is just as easy. Simply scan the item or Student ID Card and confirm the return. SOME MORE FEATURES - SETTINGS: Customize the app to your needs. - BACKUP: Don't lose any data. - TEAMWORK: Share logs. - MULTIPLE LISTS: It is possible to have different lists. - LOAN PERIOD: See what should come back. - LANGUAGES: english, deutsch, français, español CREATE MULTIPLE QR CODES ONLINE AT www.teaching-apps.com Simply type in all names at once and get multiple QR codes in a PDF. Each QR code is embedded in a student ID card. Use the same ID cards for all our QR apps!

About

BookBee

Streamline kindergarten library management with this app. Quickly catalog books, track loans, and search for titles effortlessly. Features include ISBN scanning, loan workflows, and data export for efficient organization.

Highlights
  • Catalog and organize books by title, author, ISBN, and tags
  • Fast search by title, author, ISBN, or tags
  • ISBN/barcode scanning for adding and looking up books
  • Loan tracking with borrow/return workflows
  • Export and share library lists
  • Database backup and migration
  • Optional iCloud/Cloud sync
Features
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BookBee makes managing a kindergarten library simple. Add books fast, track loans at a glance, and find any title in seconds. Features Catalog & organize: title, author, ISBN, tags Fast search: by title/author/ISBN/tags ISBN/barcode scanning: add or look up books via scan Loan tracking: borrow/return workflows and an overview of borrowed books Share & export: export and share your library list (e.g., PDF) Backup & migration: database import/export Optional iCloud/Cloud sync: sync across devices (subscription) Perfect for busy kindergarten teams: less paperwork, more clarity—your library stays organized and ready. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Library4 screens
BookBee2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookBee at 100% against QR Library's 14%. BookBee also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). QR Library's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BookBee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Library ships an update every 6 weeks, BookBee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Library versus BookBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR LibraryBookBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrsin TannerHENDRIK LANG

Customer experience

QR Library

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

BookBee

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Library

One-time1
  • Unlimited Products$4.99
2 purchases

BookBee

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Library free?
QR Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookBee free?
BookBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Library or BookBee have ads?
Neither QR Library nor BookBee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Library or BookBee?
QR Library ships an update every 6 weeks, and BookBee every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Library was updated on November 4, 2026 and BookBee on November 8, 2026.

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