Tap, scan, collect
Walk through any bookstore or library and build your collection in seconds. Our camera-based ISBN scanner instantly recognizes books and adds them with full metadata — cover art, synopsis, author bio, and reading time estimates.
- Camera-based barcode scanning — no typing required
- Automatic metadata enrichment from our 650K+ book database
- Works with ISBN-10, ISBN-13, and UPC codes
- Batch scanning for adding entire shelves at once
- Offline queue — scan now, sync later
How it works
Open the App
Tap the scanner icon in BookLovers mobile app. It activates your camera instantly.
Point at the Barcode
Aim your phone at the ISBN barcode on any book's back cover. The scanner reads ISBN-10, ISBN-13, and UPC codes.
Instant Add
The book appears with full metadata — cover art, synopsis, author bio, page count, and publication date. One tap adds it to your collection.
Walk through any bookstore, library, or friend's shelf and build your digital collection in seconds. Our scanner connects to a database of over 650,000 books with rich metadata, so you never have to type a title manually. If a book isn't in our database yet, our ISBN processing queue automatically fetches the metadata from multiple sources and adds it within minutes. Works offline too — scan now, sync when you're back online.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work offline?
Yes. Scanned ISBNs are queued locally and sync when you're back online. You can scan an entire shelf without WiFi.
What if a book isn't in the database?
Our system automatically fetches metadata for unknown ISBNs. New books are usually available within minutes of the first scan.
Can I scan multiple books at once?
Yes. Use batch scanning mode to rapidly scan an entire bookshelf. Each book is added to your queue and processed.