BookSwap

BookSwap connects book lovers in your neighbourhood for free book exchanges. List a book you've finished, browse what others have available nearby, and arrange a swap, no money changes hands, just great reads.

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.