Book vs ShelfSweep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Book
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Catalog novels, scan ISBN barcodes with the camera, and organize your reading library wherever you are.
ShelfSweep
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Turn a bookshelf photo into a private catalog you can actually use. Scan book spines or ISBN barcodes with the camera, or choose a shelf photo. Apple Vision recognizes text on your iPhone or iPad. Every result stays editable: review titles, authors, ISBNs, categories, and shelves before saving. CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY Search by title, author, or ISBN to see whether a book is already in your library or currently on loan. Avoid buying the same book twice. KEEP LOANS VISIBLE Record a borrower label and optional due date. Optional reminders are scheduled on your device. ShelfSweep never reads Contacts. EXPORT A RESULT YOU OWN Free users can create complete JSON backups and add up to 30 books. Restoring an existing ShelfSweep backup is never truncated; if a restored library exceeds 30 books, Pro is required before adding more. ShelfSweep Pro Lifetime unlocks unlimited additions and shelf scans, plus CSV, readable PDF, and ZIP exports. FREE TIER โข Add up to 30 books โข 3 shelf scans โข Manual entry โข Duplicate checking โข Loan tracking โข JSON backup PRO LIFETIME โข Unlimited books โข Unlimited shelf scans โข CSV, PDF, and ZIP exports โข One-time purchase, no subscription PRIVACY No account, ads, analytics, tracking, developer backend, cloud AI, or cloud library. Shelf photos are processed on device and are not uploaded to the developer. Exported files go only to the destination you choose in the iOS share sheet. Recognition quality depends on lighting, angle, and spine design. Review results before saving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book at none against ShelfSweep's 1. ShelfSweep's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ShelfSweep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Book asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Book | ShelfSweep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 9 days |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maren Bellamy | Hainan Weixia Software Development Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Book
No in-app purchases
ShelfSweep
- ShelfSweep Pro Lifetime$7.99









