Comparison

Bookshelf Scanner vs Classroom Library Manager

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

Head to head
About

Bookshelf Scanner

Catalog your classroom library by scanning book barcodes. Track book checkouts to students and organize your entire collection by reading level (ATOS, Lexile, GRL). Syncs across Apple devices and offers unlimited access via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for book cataloging
  • Student checkout tracking
  • Reading level display (ATOS, Lexile, GRL)
  • Library organization by reading level
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • One-time in-app purchase for unlimited use
Features
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Scan your classroom library, see every book's reading level, and organize your whole shelf by level. Bookshelf Scanner turns your phone into a barcode scanner for your classroom books — catalog what you own, check books out to students, and now see and sort your library by reading level. READING LEVELS - See ATOS, Lexile, and Guided Reading Level (GRL) right alongside each book. - Filter your shelf to a level range, or sort from lowest to highest. Books without a level yet group at the end. - Level my library: hand your books to the companion QuickScan app, which looks up the levels and sends them back — watch progress and pause any time. - Already leveled books in QuickScan? Import those reading levels straight from your scan history. YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY - Scan barcodes to build your catalog fast. - Quick Checkout: scan a book to check it out to a student in one step; if a scan matches more than one copy, Bookshelf asks which you mean. - Track who has what, and keep locations, statuses, and copies organized. - Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. - Works on iPhone Duo, folded or open. - Includes up to 10 books and 3 students. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited books and students. BUILT FOR TEACHERS Bookshelf Scanner is made for classroom and school libraries — a fast, private way to know what's on your shelves and who's reading what. Reading levels come from the companion QuickScan app and need QuickScan Unlimited. Questions or requests? We'd love to hear from you.

About

Classroom Library Manager

Manage your classroom library with ease. Students can independently check books in and out, and the app helps you quickly add new titles by scanning barcodes. Organize books into bins and track student reading habits.

Highlights
  • Student self-checkout/check-in
  • Barcode scanning for book entry
  • Batch scanning for multiple books
  • Manual book entry with cover image capture
  • Library bin creation and management
  • Student user management
Features
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Classroom Library Manager from Follett lets you maintain control of your classroom library and provides insights into what your students are reading when they choose to read. Students check books out on their own at the website - follettclm.com When students check books back in, they are prompted to return the book to the correct bin. All without needing your help. Your reading station becomes a fun activity for students while you are free to work with other students in your class. This app lets you quickly add books to your library. Add books individually or use the Batch Scan feature to scan multiple books into your library. Title, Author, book cover image, and reading level data are added just by scanning the barcode on each book. Manually add books that are not found in our extensive database of books. Type in the Title and Author, take a picture of the cover using your phone, adjust the picture and Save. This app also lets you add library bins and students. FEATURES * Add books to your library using the barcode or printed ISBN on the book. * Add missing cover images to your library * Create and manage bins * Quickly scan multiple books into the same bin * Add student users

Screenshots

Bookshelf Scanner4 screens
Classroom Library Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bookshelf Scanner at 4.2 against Classroom Library Manager's 1.1. Bookshelf Scanner also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 9). Classroom Library Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Bookshelf Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classroom Library Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookshelf Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookshelf Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Classroom Library Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bookshelf Scanner versus Classroom Library Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookshelf ScannerClassroom Library Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (42 ratings) — better1.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIf Then Dev, LLCFollett School Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Bookshelf Scanner

All ratings42 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Classroom Library Manager

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bookshelf Scanner

One-time1
  • Unlimited Library$9.99
None

Classroom Library Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookshelf Scanner free?
Bookshelf Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classroom Library Manager free?
Classroom Library Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bookshelf Scanner or Classroom Library Manager?
Bookshelf Scanner is rated higher. Bookshelf Scanner averages 4.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Classroom Library Manager averages 1.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Bookshelf Scanner or Classroom Library Manager have ads?
Neither Bookshelf Scanner nor Classroom Library Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookshelf Scanner or Classroom Library Manager?
Bookshelf Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Classroom Library Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bookshelf Scanner was updated on November 11, 2026 and Classroom Library Manager on November 3, 2026.

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