Shelf Scan: Book Spine Scanner
Daniel Anthony Dolewski Ii Book iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Shelf Scan: Book Spine Scanner is a free Book app for iPhone and iPad by Daniel Anthony Dolewski Ii. Rated 3.5/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 15.5.
- Rating
- 3.5
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 26 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 20
- 2026 · v1.5
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About Shelf Scan: Book Spine Scanner
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!
What’s new
Version 1.5 · Updated July 20, 2026
- Redesigned font/colors - Added scan stats for logged in users - Fixed backend bugs
App privacy
The developer, Daniel Anthony Dolewski Ii, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
Used for: App Functionality
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