AI-powered book recognition

Snap a shelf. Know every book.

Point your camera at any bookshelf and instantly identify every title. Get ratings, summaries, reading lists, and AI-powered recommendations in seconds.

Free to try. No account needed for your first scan.

Everything you need to explore any bookshelf

From instant recognition to AI-powered insights, BookScout turns every shelf into a discovery opportunity.

Instant Shelf Scan

Snap a photo of any bookshelf. Our AI reads every spine and identifies titles in seconds, even at angles.

AI Book Assistant

Ask questions about any book. Get summaries, comparisons, and personalized reading suggestions from your AI assistant.

Digital Library

Every scanned book is saved to your personal library. Track what you own, what you have read, and what is next.

Ratings & Reviews

See community ratings and curated reviews for every identified book, right in your scan results.

Shelf Roast

Get a witty, AI-generated roast of your bookshelf. Share it with friends for a laugh.

Share & Export

Export your library as a list or share your shelf roast card on social media with one tap.

Three steps to shelf mastery

1

Snap

Point your camera at any bookshelf and take a photo.

2

Scan

AI reads every spine and identifies each book in seconds.

3

Explore

Browse results, save to your library, get recommendations, or share a shelf roast.

Simple, transparent pricing

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  • 3 shelf scans per month
  • Basic book identification
  • Community ratings
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$4.99/month

For book lovers who scan regularly.

  • Unlimited shelf scans
  • AI Book Assistant
  • Full library management
  • Shelf Roast & sharing
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Export & reading lists
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Annual
$39.99/year

Best value. Save 33% with annual billing.

  • Everything in Pro
  • Priority AI processing
  • Early access to new features
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Loved by book lovers

See what readers are saying about BookScout.

I scanned my friend's shelf at a party and found 5 books I've been meaning to read. BookScout is magic.

Sarah M.

Book club organizer

The AI assistant recommended a book based on my shelf that became my favorite read this year.

James K.

Avid reader

I use it every time I visit a used bookstore. Scan, check ratings, buy the best ones. So efficient.

Priya R.

Bookstore explorer

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