BookSwap
Gideon Nimoh Books & Reference
Swap books with readers nearby. Scan, list, and trade in your community.
- Downloads
- 116+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v1.0.3
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About BookSwap
How it works
• Scan a barcode or search to add books you want to share
• Browse a map of available books in your area
• Request a swap and propose one of your own books in return
• Chat with the other reader to arrange the handoff
• Rate your exchange and build trust in the community
Features
• Barcode scanner for quick book listing
• Location-based discovery with interactive map
• Real-time messaging between swap partners
• Counter-offer system for flexible exchanges
• User ratings and reviews for trust
• Wishlist to track books you're looking for
• Push notifications for new requests, messages, and updates
• Dark mode and multilingual support (English, French, Dutch)
• Biometric login (Face ID / fingerprint)
Why BookSwap?
BookSwap is free to use. No fees, no subscriptions, no ads — just books changing hands between real people in your community. Reduce waste, save money, and discover new authors through the readers around you.
Privacy and trust
We collect only what's needed to run the app: your name, email, approximate location, and the books you choose to share. Your data is never sold or used for advertising. You can delete your account at any time from within the app, or via book-swaps.com/account-deletion.
Available across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and 165+ other countries. Swap books with readers in your neighbourhood and give your books a second life.
What’s new
Version 1.0.3 · Updated September 18, 2026
What's new in 1.0.3 - Nearby map stays readable when many books are listed — tap a pin to see those titles • Swap status and chat stay in sync while you arrange the handoff • Messages written offline now appear in the thread when you're back online • Stale swap requests are cleared so your shelf doesn't stay locked • More reliable sign-in and tighter privacy when an account is deleted
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