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Book barcode scanner apps

Add books to a library or tracker by scanning ISBN barcodes. Check which editions the scanner recognizes and whether you can correct title information or add a book when the barcode is missing.

BookJournal: Reading Tracker

A private book journal with ISBN scanning, custom shelves, reading sessions, notes, goals, statistics, and iCloud sync.

CLZ Books - library organizer

Catalog physical books by scanning ISBNs or searching titles, then organize collections with rich metadata, custom fields, and cloud sync.

Lomo: Reading Journal

A personal reading journal with customizable shelves, ISBN scanning, reading sessions, statistics, goals, and book notes.

Shelfd: Reading Tracker

Shelfd tracks paper books, ebooks, and audiobooks on a personal shelf. Users can log progress, build collections, set a yearly reading goal, review genre and format trends, scan book barcodes, import Goodreads or StoryGraph history, and back up their library. Premium offers extra tracking and organization tools through subscriptions or a one-time Founders Group purchase.

ISBN scanning is quickest when the app finds the right edition and gives you a way to fix a wrong match.

How to choose

  • Scan a paperback and an older edition, then inspect the saved format, title, and publication year.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a book with no ISBN?

Look for a manual entry form and see which details can be filled in without an ISBN match.