DUMP vs Shelf Scanner.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DUMP
Easily sell your old books for cash using a barcode scanner or ISBN entry. Schedule convenient pick-ups and choose your preferred payment method. Turn your unwanted books into money while contributing to a greener planet.
- Scan book ISBNs with barcode scanner
- Manually enter ISBN codes
- Schedule book pick-ups
- Choose payment methods (UPI, Bookchor Cash)
- User-friendly interface
- Supports all book categories
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Introducing Dump, the revolutionary app that turns your old books into cash with a touch of wit and a sprinkle of innovation. Say goodbye to the days of simply dumping your books, because now you can dump them the right way and get the best price for your literary treasures. Brought to you by Bookchor, the trailblazing brand in online buying and selling of fresh and pre-owned books, Dump is here to redefine how you bid farewell to your beloved reads. Whether you're parting ways with academic tomes, diving into the world of fiction and non-fiction, or venturing into other endless categories, Dump eagerly accepts them all. No longer will your forgotten books gather dust or end up in a dreary waste pile. With Dump, you'll not only bid adieu to your cherished companions but you'll also be rewarded with appropriate compensation. The Dump app boasts a user-friendly design, sporting a responsive UI that effortlessly guides you through the seamless process of selling your old books in a matter of seconds. It's as easy as devouring the last page of an enthralling novel. So, how does it work? Well, let's break it down for you. With the magic of technology at your fingertips, you can manually enter your book’s ISBN code or effortlessly scan it, thanks to our nifty barcode scanner. Just like that, you've unlocked the gateway to transforming your literary possessions into cash. But wait, there's more! Dump doesn't just stop at scanning your books; it wants to make your life even easier. It allows you to add your address and choose a convenient pick-up time, ensuring that the entire process fits seamlessly into your busy schedule. No more lugging heavy boxes to the post office or dealing with tedious shipping processes. Dump brings convenience right to your doorstep. Now comes the best part: choosing how you want to be paid. Dump offers you the freedom to select your preferred payment mode. Whether you're a fan of the modern wonders of UPI or you want to convert your earnings into Bookchor Cash for future bookworm adventures, the choice is yours. It's like having your own personal literary treasure chest, filled with riches just waiting to be claimed. Once you've completed the digital dance of selling your books, it's time to bid them farewell. But fear not, for Dump ensures that they are handled with care. Pack your books in secure packaging, knowing that they will be treated like the precious artifacts they are. Then, prepare to meet the pick-up team at your doorstep, ready to whisk away your literary treasures and send them off on their new adventures. And just like that, you've completed the journey. Your old books have found new homes, and you've been rewarded for your part in this literary recycling revolution. Dump isn't just an initiative by Bookchor.com to allow readers and students across the country to sell their old books; it's a responsible project that aims to keep books out of landfills and positively impact the environment. You're not just selling books but contributing to a sustainable future. So, let's embark on this literary expedition together. Take your first step toward decluttering your bookshelf, earning some extra cash, and joining the most profitable, expedient, and reliable app for selling used books in India. Dump is waiting to turn your old books into newfound treasures. It's time to unleash the magic of Dump and let your books find new adventures in the hands of eager readers. Happy dumping!
Shelf Scanner.
Easily discover the value of books by scanning barcodes or taking photos of entire shelves. Get live pricing data from major online sellers to maximize your profit when selling your books.
- Scan book barcodes for value
- Photo scan entire bookshelves
- Live pricing data
- Sell books for profit
- Source from major online sellers
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Find Valuable Books. That's what Shelf Scanner makes it easy to do, our app can: - Scan book barcodes to find their values - Take a photo of a bookshelf and find the value of each book on the shelf - Provide live pricing data on any book you scan With Shelf Scanner you can easy find what your bookshelf, those old books you have laying around, or books from thrift stores, are worth, and sell them for a profit. Unlike other book scanning apps, we provide live pricing data of what your book is worth, sourced from the largest online book sellers and based on current listing prices. This means you get the most money for your books, quick and easy. Download Shelf Scanner today and start turning books into cash. Terms Of Use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/619c315c-27b8-4e47-9aaf-20bad24d5d6e
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shelf Scanner. at 4.5 against DUMP's 1.0. Shelf Scanner. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (271 vs 1). DUMP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Shelf Scanner. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DUMP asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shelf Scanner. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shelf Scanner. has 271 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of DUMP's written reviews are positive against 9% of Shelf Scanner.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DUMP ships an update every 3 weeks, Shelf Scanner. every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DUMP | Shelf Scanner. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (271 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 271 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alok Sharma | Gabe Rogers |
Customer experience
DUMP
Shelf Scanner.
Bugs and requests
DUMP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Shelf Scanner.
Reported bugs
27 issues- No button to press to cash in
- Barcode scanner doesn't work
- Typing barcode clears screen
- App stopped working
- No updates to app
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- Shelf scan doesn't work at all
- Cannot get it to work at all
- Tried taking photos of books on the shelf, nothing worked
- Tried scanning the barcode, nothing worked
- Tried typing in the ISBN, nothing worked
- App doesn't scan shelf's
- Could not find any books on my shelves
- Could not find manually entered ISBN
- Only found 50% of the barcodes it read
- Misidentified every single book
- App wouldn't function correctly
- Scanned shelves and it said it found no books
- Tried entering in the numbers directly and it just sat there doing nothing
- It gets the books mostly wrong on a shelf
- Massively overinflated the value
- Impossible to do anything with results of a scan
- Still not working after giving full access to pics
- Still not working when typing in isbn
- Still not working when using camera
- Said I had denied access even after giving full access
- It just doesn’t give me any suggestions or information
- It just clears the screen
Requested features
3 requests- Way to cash in
- Ability to remove wrong books
- Ability to save correct books
In-app purchases
DUMP
No in-app purchases
Shelf Scanner.
- Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$15.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$48.991 Year








