Comparison

Bookshelf Scanner vs myClassroom

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

myClassroom

This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.

Highlights
  • Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker
  • Customizable bell and alert sounds
  • Instant note-taking with automatic logging
  • Random student selection and group generation
  • Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring
  • Noise meter and music playback
  • Automated daily routines and smart seating charts
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MyClassroom was has essential teacher tools that are designed to work fast. Even better, they works with an Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. This means you can place your iPhone or iPad anywhere in the room and still have access to your tools. MyClassroom also offers extensive customization. If you don’t like how a tool works, there’s a good chance you can change it. Below is a list of tools and features that are just one press away! Tools: Bell Alert your class with a variety of sounds to choose from. Notes Instantly save notes during hectic moments, with automatic logging of time, date, and subject. You can add text later. Time Quickly add time increments with each press. It's perfect when precise timing isn't necessary. Coin & Dice Randomly generate numbers and outcomes. Sticks Randomly call on students, with an option to prevent repeats. Groups Create student groups, with settings to avoid unwanted pairings. Tallies Keep track of positive and negative classroom behaviors. Time Lost Track time wasted by students using a stopwatch and a warning sound. Hearts Each press removes a heart. Hearts can automatically replenish after a preset amount of time. Noise Meter Tuned to student voice frequencies, with a buffer to prevent false alarms. Music Box Play over 150 instrumental tracks covering various genres and moods. Brain Break Meditate or get active with quick, interactive breaks. Features Routines Set up your daily schedule and let the app automatically announce subjects and reminders. You won’t need to pull out your phone to turn off an alarm anymore! Smart Seating Seating charts with the ability to add rules, and use actual desk distances to generate seating charts. This app is governed by Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bookshelf Scanner4 screens
myClassroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myClassroom at 38% against Bookshelf Scanner's 0%. myClassroom also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). 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. Bookshelf Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myClassroom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 373 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bookshelf Scanner's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookshelf Scanner ships an update monthly, myClassroom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bookshelf Scanner versus myClassroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookshelf ScannermyClassroom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (37 ratings)4.5 (373 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37373 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIf Then Dev, LLCTanner Stoltz

Customer experience

Bookshelf Scanner

All ratings37 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

myClassroom

All ratings373 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

Bookshelf Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myClassroom

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot log in after subscription
  • Password reset email not received
  • Customer service link not working
  • App crashing with music
  • Bluetooth remote connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make more features free
  • Bring back brain breaks
  • Improve the voice quality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bookshelf Scanner

One-time1
  • Unlimited Library$9.99
3 purchases

myClassroom

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$49.99

Questions

Is Bookshelf Scanner free?
Bookshelf Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myClassroom free?
myClassroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookshelf Scanner or myClassroom?
myClassroom is rated higher. Bookshelf Scanner averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 373 ratings.
Do Bookshelf Scanner or myClassroom have ads?
Neither Bookshelf Scanner nor myClassroom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookshelf Scanner or myClassroom?
Bookshelf Scanner ships an update monthly, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, Bookshelf Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and myClassroom on October 17, 2026.

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