Comparison

Literably vs QuickScan Book Leveler

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

Head to head
About

Literably

This app provides a quick and precise method for evaluating reading skills in K-8 students. It includes a comprehensive running record to track fluency, accuracy, and comprehension.

Highlights
  • Reading fluency assessment
  • Reading accuracy assessment
  • Reading comprehension assessment
  • Full running record
  • K-8 student focus
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A fast and accurate way to assess reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension for K-8 students, including a full running record. The iOS app is for student use only; classes must be set up elsewhere.

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.

Screenshots

QuickScan Book Leveler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QuickScan Book Leveler at 4.7 against Literably's 2.8. QuickScan Book Leveler also leads on ratings volume (923 vs 39) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Literably's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. Literably asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickScan Book Leveler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickScan Book Leveler has 923 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 43% and 43% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Literably ships an update every 3 months, QuickScan Book Leveler every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Literably versus QuickScan Book Leveler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiterablyQuickScan Book Leveler
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (39 ratings)4.7 (923 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings39923 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiterably, Inc.If Then Dev, LLC

Customer experience

Literably

All ratings39 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral12.8%
Negative48.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

QuickScan Book Leveler

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

Bugs and requests

Literably

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Literably

No 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

Questions

Is Literably free?
Literably is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickScan Book Leveler free?
QuickScan Book Leveler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Literably or QuickScan Book Leveler?
QuickScan Book Leveler is rated higher. Literably averages 2.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while QuickScan Book Leveler averages 4.7 from 923 ratings.
Do Literably or QuickScan Book Leveler have ads?
Neither Literably nor QuickScan Book Leveler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Literably or QuickScan Book Leveler?
Literably ships an update every 3 months, and QuickScan Book Leveler every 5 weeks. Most recently, Literably was updated on October 6, 2026 and QuickScan Book Leveler on October 30, 2026.

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