Comparison

Shelf Scan vs Libinvenio

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

Head to head
About

Shelf Scan

Instantly identify books from a photo of any bookshelf using AI. See ratings at a glance and discover your next great read. Integrates with your reading list to highlight books you want to read.

Highlights
  • Instant book recognition from shelf photos
  • View book ratings at a glance
  • Reading list integration
  • Smart highlighting of to-read books
  • Scan history saving
  • No account required for basic use
Features
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Overwhelmed by endless bookshelves? Can't decide which book to read next? Shelf Scan uses AI to instantly identify books from a single photo and shows you the highest-rated titles at a glance. Whether you're browsing a bookstore, library, or your own collection, find your next great read in seconds. HOW IT WORKS: -Snap a photo of any bookshelf -AI identifies every book spine instantly -See ratings for each book -Discover which books are on your reading list -Find the highest-rated books immediately KEY FEATURES: -Instant Book Recognition Point your camera at a bookshelf and watch the magic happen. Our AI identifies multiple books simultaneously from spine text alone. -Ratings at a Glance Every book shows its rating so you can spot the gems instantly. Sort by rating to find the best books first. -Reading List Integration Import your Goodreads reading list and instantly see which books are yours. No more forgetting what's on your to-read list! -Smart Highlighting Books on your reading list are automatically highlighted with a special badge. Never miss a book you've been meaning to read. -Scan History Save your scans and revisit them later. Perfect for tracking books you discovered at different locations. -Works Everywhere Bookstores, libraries, friends' homes, thrift stores, used book sales - if there's a bookshelf, we can scan it. -No Account Required Use the app instantly without signing up. Create an optional account to save scans and sync your reading list. PERFECT FOR: -Book lovers browsing bookstores or libraries -Readers trying to remember what's on their to-read list -Anyone overwhelmed by too many book choices -Library visitors who want to find the best books quickly -Book collectors organizing their shelves -Gift shoppers looking for highly-rated books WHY Shelf Scan? Stop wasting time checking every book individually on your phone. One photo gives you everything you need to make an informed choice. Find hidden gems, avoid disappointing reads, and never forget which books you wanted to read. PRIVACY FIRST: -Use without an account (guest mode) -Images processed temporarily, never stored permanently -You control all your data -No ads, no tracking, no data selling -Download Shelf Scan today and transform how you discover your next favorite book!

About

Libinvenio

Features
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Libinvenio helps you catalog and organize your personal library and find good prices when you want to buy. SCAN • Cover: photograph the cover and the book is identified automatically. • Barcode (ISBN): point the camera and add it in seconds. • Whole shelf: photograph the spines and add several books at once. ORGANIZE • Create shelves and collections your way. • Keep a wishlist for what to read next. • Reading status, tags and notes. • Edition details: publisher, translator, year, series and original language. COMPARE PRICES (new and used) • See prices from a selection of Portuguese bookshops, second-hand dealers and marketplaces. • Some stores show prices in the app; others open the store's own search. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no sign-up. • Your data stays on your device. • No ads, no tracking. • Back up your library to a file whenever you like. ACCESSIBILITY • Three themes (Classic, Sepia, Midnight). • Adjustable text size. Available in Portuguese and English.

Screenshots

Shelf Scan4 screens
Libinvenio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shelf Scan at none against Libinvenio's 4. Libinvenio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Libinvenio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shelf Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shelf Scan ships an update monthly, Libinvenio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shelf Scan versus Libinvenio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelf ScanLibinvenio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Anthony Dolewski IiPedro Araujo

In-app purchases

None

Shelf Scan

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Libinvenio

One-time4
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Libinvenio Supporter$2.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
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  • Large tip$8.99

Questions

Is Shelf Scan free?
Shelf Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Libinvenio free?
Libinvenio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shelf Scan or Libinvenio have ads?
Neither Shelf Scan nor Libinvenio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelf Scan or Libinvenio?
Shelf Scan ships an update monthly, and Libinvenio weekly. Most recently, Shelf Scan was updated on October 30, 2026 and Libinvenio on October 31, 2026.

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