Comparison

Classroom Library Manager vs QuickScan Book Leveler

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

Head to head
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

About

QuickScan Book Leveler

Instantly determine the reading level of any book by scanning its barcode. Supports multiple leveling systems including AR, Lexile, and Guided Reading. Organize and export book lists for classroom or personal use.

Highlights
  • Scan ISBN for reading levels
  • Supports 7 reading level systems
  • Save and sort scan history
  • Export book lists to CSV/PDF
  • Syncs across devices
  • Offline lookup capability
  • No ads
Features
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LEVEL YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY IN MINUTES, NOT HOURS QuickScan Book Leveler shows you a book's reading levels in seconds. Just scan the barcode with your camera to see AR, Lexile, Guided Reading, and more - and see which of them QuickScan looked up and which it estimated. PERFECT FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS - Organize your classroom library by reading level - Match students with books at their just-right level - Check reading levels before buying books - Track books your students have read 5 READING LEVELS, PLUS AR POINTS AND INTEREST LEVEL No more hunting through multiple websites. QuickScan shows you where every level came from: - AR (Accelerated Reader) / ATOS levels - looked up, never estimated - Lexile measures - looked up, never estimated - Guided Reading Level (GRL) / F&P - looked up from Scholastic when Scholastic has it; otherwise QuickScan estimates it and marks it ≈ - DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) - marked ≈ when QuickScan estimates it - Grade level equivalent - marked ≈ when QuickScan estimates it - Interest level (LG, MG, MG+, UG) - AR Points and Word Count Above P, QuickScan doesn't estimate a Guided Reading Level: where Scholastic has no level for a longer chapter book, QuickScan shows none rather than a letter it can't stand behind. SAVE YOUR SCAN HISTORY Never lose track of books you've scanned. QuickScan automatically saves every book with full reading level data. Search, filter, and sort your history to find books fast. Create professional book lists for your classroom: - Export to CSV for spreadsheets - Export to PDF for printing - Share individual books or your entire library - Auto-dated files keep you organized WORKS ON MAC, TOO Use QuickScan on your Mac with your webcam. Scan books right at your desk. Your scan history syncs automatically between iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your recently scanned books right on your Home Screen. Add the Quick Scan widget for one-tap access to the camera. BUILT FOR EDUCATORS - No ads - ever - No student data collection - Works offline after initial lookup - Fast, reliable scanning - Free to use with a daily scan limit - upgrade in the app for unlimited scanning Whether you're a teacher leveling a classroom library, a reading specialist matching students with books, or a parent finding appropriate reads - QuickScan Book Leveler makes reading level lookup effortless. Download now and level your first book in seconds. AR, Accelerated Reader and ATOS are trademarks of Renaissance Learning, Inc. Lexile is a trademark of MetaMetrics, Inc. Fountas & Pinnell, F&P and Guided Reading Level are trademarks of their respective owners. QuickScan is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Renaissance Learning, MetaMetrics or Fountas & Pinnell.

Screenshots

Classroom Library Manager4 screens
QuickScan Book Leveler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScan Book Leveler at 43% against Classroom Library Manager's 0%. QuickScan Book Leveler also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (917 vs 9). Classroom Library Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. QuickScan Book Leveler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Classroom Library Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickScan Book Leveler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan Book Leveler has 917 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Classroom Library Manager's written reviews are positive against 43% of QuickScan Book Leveler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classroom Library Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, QuickScan Book Leveler every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Classroom Library Manager versus QuickScan Book Leveler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassroom Library ManagerQuickScan Book Leveler
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (9 ratings)4.7 (917 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9917 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFollett School Solutions, LLCIf Then Dev, LLC

Customer experience

Classroom Library Manager

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

QuickScan Book Leveler

All ratings917 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative42.5%

Bugs and requests

Classroom Library Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QuickScan Book Leveler

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Doesn't recognize previously scanned books after purchase

Requested features

2 requests
  • Save scanned books in a library
  • Expand book database

In-app purchases

None

Classroom Library Manager

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QuickScan Book Leveler

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Scans for a Month$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Scans for a Year1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Scans (Annual Commitment)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Scans$49.99

Questions

Is Classroom Library Manager free?
Classroom Library Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickScan Book Leveler free?
QuickScan Book Leveler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classroom Library Manager or QuickScan Book Leveler?
QuickScan Book Leveler is rated higher. Classroom Library Manager averages 1.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while QuickScan Book Leveler averages 4.7 from 917 ratings.
Do Classroom Library Manager or QuickScan Book Leveler have ads?
Neither Classroom Library Manager nor QuickScan Book Leveler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classroom Library Manager or QuickScan Book Leveler?
Classroom Library Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, and QuickScan Book Leveler every 5 weeks. Most recently, Classroom Library Manager was updated on September 18, 2026 and QuickScan Book Leveler on September 26, 2026.

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