Comparison

Donate Books vs Caster's Tool

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

Head to head
About

Donate Books

This app helps you identify which books from your collection are wanted by the Internet Archive for preservation and digitization. Scan book barcodes or printed identifiers using your phone's camera to receive immediate feedback on whether to donate.

Highlights
  • Scan book barcodes
  • OCR printed identifiers
  • Camera-based scanning
  • Preservation feedback
  • Digitization matching
Features
Read full description

The Internet Archive Donate Books app helps donors determine which books from their collection to donate to the Internet Archive so they can be preserved and digitized. The app allows users to scan their book barcodes or identifiers to figure out which books to donate. Users can scan book barcodes or OCR printed identifiers in their books using their phone camera to identify their books and match to corresponding metadata. They will then receive feedback on whether the Internet Archive wants to preserve and digitize the book. The app includes modes for scanning barcodes or using OCR to scan printed identifiers. Simply place the barcode or identifier in the view of your phone camera and see a red or green response indicating whether to donate the book or not. For installation instructions, where to report bugs or request assistance, and information about physical item donations to the Internet Archive please see our help center page.

About

Caster's Tool

This app provides live event data for FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge. It offers a real-time dashboard with scores, standings, and team analytics, designed for announcers and fans.

Highlights
  • Dual-Mode FRC/FTC Data
  • Real-Time Dashboard
  • Deep Team Analytics
  • Season Highlights & Awards
  • Announcer-Optimized UI
  • iPad Native Layout
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island
Features
Read full description

Turn your device into a professional-grade command center. Built specifically for live-event announcers, sports desk hosts, and hardcore fans, Caster's Tool is a broadcast companion for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Say goodbye to juggling multiple browser tabs and slow-loading spreadsheets at the AV desk. Caster's Tool merges real-time event data into a single, high-speed dashboard designed for the high-stress environment of the arena. Whether you're tracking a powerhouse team's EPA, anticipating the next match queue, or calling the play-by-play, you have the exact data you need, the millisecond you need it. Key Features: Dual-Mode Operation: Switch seamlessly between full FRC and FTC data environments. Real-Time Dashboard: Live scores, regional pool standings, and match play-by-play updated instantly. Deep Team Analytics: Comprehensive team stats, including OPR, EPA, and historical performance metrics to inform your commentary. Season Highlights & Awards: Track event champions, Impact Award finalists, and rookie sensations at a glance. Announcer-Optimized UI: A distraction-free, high-contrast "Broadcast Dark" aesthetic designed for maximum legibility under bright arena lights. Built for the Apple Ecosystem: iPad Native Layout: Experience a desktop-class broadcast dashboard with an adaptive sidebar and massive, easy-to-read data grids. Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Keep an eye on the current match status directly from your lock screen while you prep your notes. Built for the community, by the community. Data Providers: Powered by The Blue Alliance. Event Data provided by FIRST. Additional data analytics provided by GATool, Statbotics and FTCScout. Disclaimer: Caster's Tool is an independent, community-built project by Gürsel Genç and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIRST®.

Screenshots

Donate Books3 screens
Caster's Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Caster's Tool at 5.0 against Donate Books's 4.0. Caster's Tool also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Donate Books's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caster's Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Donate Books has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Donate Books's written reviews are positive against 100% of Caster's Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Donate Books ships an update every 4 months, Caster's Tool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Donate Books versus Caster's Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonate BooksCaster's Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternet ArchiveGursel GENC

Customer experience

Donate Books

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Caster's Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Donate Books

No in-app purchases

None

Caster's Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Donate Books free?
Donate Books is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caster's Tool free?
Caster's Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Donate Books or Caster's Tool?
Caster's Tool is rated higher. Donate Books averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Caster's Tool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Donate Books or Caster's Tool have ads?
Neither Donate Books nor Caster's Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Donate Books or Caster's Tool?
Donate Books ships an update every 4 months, and Caster's Tool every 2 days. Most recently, Donate Books was updated on October 24, 2026 and Caster's Tool on October 10, 2026.

Other comparisons