Comparison

QuickScan Book Leveler vs P.S. 20

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

Head to head
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 QuickScan Book Leveler shows you a book's reading levels. 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. QuickScan is from the makers of BookScanner, used by teachers since 2012. 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. NO BARCODE? FIND IT ANOTHER WAY When a barcode won't scan, or it isn't the book's ISBN, type the book's title instead. On iPhone and iPad models whose camera can read text, QuickScan can also read the title from the cover or spine for you to check before it searches, or read the ISBN printed on the book. 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 any book you've scanned. EXPORT YOUR BOOK LISTS 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 - 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. 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. DRA and Developmental Reading Assessment are trademarks of their owner.

About

P.S. 20

Features
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Key Features: Students: Gain the edge in your studies with direct links to your academic schedules, real-time grades, and extensive learning materials. Families: Participate actively in school life with updates from the Parent-Teacher Association, a comprehensive staff directory, and detailed reports on student progress. Educational Staff: Have immediate access to crucial educational data, embed the principles of PBIS in your teaching, and find valuable CTLE materials for ongoing educational growth. Latest Updates: Stay abreast of the latest school announcements through instant notifications. All your school’s social platforms integrated into one stream for ease of access. Planning and Participation: Always be in the loop with exhaustive details on academic and extracurricular activities, including conferences and various school outings. Multilingual Support & User-Friendly Design: A testament to our dedication to diversity with language support spanning over 100 languages and full accessibility for all users. Advantages: A unified digital nexus for: Parents: Manage your child's schooling with an all-encompassing mobile resource. Educators: Simplify educational management and student interaction. Real-World Applications: Parents On-the-Move: Effortlessly check in on your child’s academic performance even amidst a hectic day. Pupils: Lay out your week seamlessly by reviewing schedules ahead of time. Educators: Streamline planning for school activities and academic schedules with your peers. Interactive Elements: A seamless navigation experience with an intuitive interface. One-touch access to essential educational platforms like Google Classroom and ClassDojo. Health resources at your fingertips, with essential links to wellness screenings and immunization information. Distinct Offerings: On-demand translation for inclusive engagement with the school community. An engaging visual showcase featuring school events and moments. Wrap-Up: Get the P.S. 020 app now to simplify your educational experience – simplifying education management for everyone involved.

Screenshots

QuickScan Book Leveler4 screens
P.S. 204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: P.S. 20 at none against QuickScan Book Leveler's 4. P.S. 20 also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 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. P.S. 20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickScan Book Leveler ships an update every 5 weeks, P.S. 20 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QuickScan Book Leveler versus P.S. 20: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScan Book LevelerP.S. 20
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (923 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings923 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIf Then Dev, LLCSolved Education Consultancy, LLC

Bugs and 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

P.S. 20

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

P.S. 20

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickScan Book Leveler free?
QuickScan Book Leveler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is P.S. 20 free?
P.S. 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickScan Book Leveler or P.S. 20 have ads?
Neither QuickScan Book Leveler nor P.S. 20 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickScan Book Leveler or P.S. 20?
QuickScan Book Leveler ships an update every 5 weeks, and P.S. 20 every 6 weeks. Most recently, QuickScan Book Leveler was updated on October 30, 2026 and P.S. 20 on October 25, 2026.

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