Comparison

QuickScan Book Leveler vs TomeScan

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

TomeScan

This app uses your camera to scan book barcodes and provide detailed information, including reading level insights and synopses. It helps parents, teachers, and students discover suitable books and track their reading history.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode scanning
  • Reading level insights (Lexile)
  • Detailed book metadata
  • Manual ISBN search
  • Personal scanning history
  • External resource links
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Unlock the full story behind every book with TomeScan. Whether you’re a parent looking for the right reading level or a student exploring new titles, TomeScan turns your camera into a powerful book discovery tool. [Key Features] * Instant Barcode Scanning: Simply point your camera at any ISBN barcode to fetch comprehensive metadata in seconds. * Reading Level Insights: Access Lexile® measures and reader age suitability for a curated database of 10,000+ popular titles, helping you find the right match for a reader’s ability. * Deep Book Metadata: Explore beautiful cover art, detailed synopses, authors, publishers, and genres at a glance. * Manual Entry: No barcode? No problem. Search easily using manual ISBN input. * Personal History: Your scanned books are automatically saved, creating a digital log for future reference. * External Resources: Quick links to Lexile Hub and AR BookFinder for even deeper research. * Modern Design: A clean, minimal interface with full support for System Dark Mode, inspired by the best reading experiences. [Perfect For] * Parents & Teachers: Match children with books that challenge and inspire them. * Librarians: Quickly identify and categorize reading materials. * Students: Track your reading journey and find your next favorite tome.

Screenshots

QuickScan Book Leveler4 screens
TomeScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuickScan Book Leveler at none against TomeScan's shown. QuickScan Book Leveler also leads on ratings volume (923 vs 1). TomeScan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and TomeScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TomeScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan Book Leveler has 923 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickScan Book Leveler ships an update every 5 weeks, TomeScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuickScan Book Leveler versus TomeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScan Book LevelerTomeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (923 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings923 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIf Then Dev, LLCDUKHYUN HWANG

Customer experience

QuickScan Book Leveler

All ratings921 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative42.5%

TomeScan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TomeScan

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
1 purchases

TomeScan

One-time1
  • TomeScan Pro$2.99

Questions

Is QuickScan Book Leveler free?
QuickScan Book Leveler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TomeScan free?
TomeScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickScan Book Leveler or TomeScan?
TomeScan is rated higher. QuickScan Book Leveler averages 4.7 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while TomeScan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QuickScan Book Leveler or TomeScan have ads?
TomeScan shows ads; QuickScan Book Leveler does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickScan Book Leveler or TomeScan?
QuickScan Book Leveler ships an update every 5 weeks, and TomeScan weekly. Most recently, QuickScan Book Leveler was updated on October 30, 2026 and TomeScan on October 31, 2026.

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