Comparison

Bookshelf Scanner vs TRP Library

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

Head to head
About

Bookshelf Scanner

Effortlessly manage your classroom library by scanning book barcodes to instantly retrieve titles and covers. Track student checkouts, generate reports, and organize your collection with custom locations and statuses, all without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for ISBN and library labels
  • Student checkout and overdue tracking
  • Export reports to CSV and PDF
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable locations and statuses
Features
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Bookshelf Scanner makes managing your classroom library effortless. Scan book barcodes with your iPhone or iPad camera, instantly fetch titles and covers, and track which students have which books -- all without needing Wi-Fi. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No subscription, ever. KEY FEATURES - Barcode Scanning -- Point your camera at any ISBN barcode and watch the book's title, author, and cover appear automatically. Bookshelf Scanner reads both standard ISBN barcodes AND the library labels already on your books -- something other classroom apps don't do. - Student Checkout Tracking -- Check books out to students with automatic due dates. See who has what at a glance, and view overdue books easily so you always know who has your books. - Export to CSV and PDF -- Generate professional reports of your library with book covers, checkout status, and student details. Share via email, AirDrop, or save to Files. - iCloud Sync -- Your library stays in sync across every device automatically. Scan books on your phone during a book fair, manage your library on your iPad in the classroom, and print reports from your Mac at home. - Works Offline -- Every feature works without an internet connection. Scanning, cataloging, checkouts, and exports all function in airplane mode. Perfect for classrooms with unreliable Wi-Fi. - Custom Organization -- Create locations that match your classroom setup (Reading Corner, Bin A, Ms. Smith's Room) and custom statuses (Damaged, Lost, At Home) to track books the way you actually work. WHY TEACHERS LOVE BOOKSHELF SCANNER - One-time purchase, not a subscription. In a market where competitors charge $36-$99 per year, you pay once and own it forever. No renewal surprises. - True offline reliability. Your library data lives on your device first, not on someone else's server. iCloud sync is a bonus, not a requirement. - Scans library labels (Code 128, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5). That barcode already printed on your library books? Bookshelf Scanner reads it. Other apps only handle ISBN barcodes. - One purchase, three platforms. A single unlock works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No separate purchases for each device. GET STARTED FREE Download and try Bookshelf Scanner with up to 10 books and 3 students -- no account required, no credit card needed. When you are ready for more, upgrade once to unlock unlimited books and students forever. Your library data is backed up automatically via iCloud and can be exported anytime. Your books, your data, your control.

About

TRP Library

Features
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The Ross Preschool's Library - a list showing all the books in the library

Screenshots

Bookshelf Scanner4 screens
TRP Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRP Library at none against Bookshelf Scanner's 1. TRP Library also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. TRP Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bookshelf Scanner versus TRP Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookshelf ScannerTRP Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIf Then Dev, LLCSan Francisco International School

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bookshelf Scanner

One-time1
  • Unlimited Library$9.99
None

TRP Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookshelf Scanner free?
Bookshelf Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRP Library free?
TRP Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bookshelf Scanner or TRP Library have ads?
Neither Bookshelf Scanner nor TRP Library shows ads.

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