ISBN SCANNER
Scan an ISBN. Your Book Is Already There.
Point your camera at any book's ISBN barcode. Title, author, and page count fill in automatically from Open Library. Cover art loads too. No typing required.
Point your camera at any book's ISBN barcode. Title, author, and page count fill in automatically from Open Library. Cover art loads too. No typing required.
In the Reading Library, tap + to add a new book. Choose "Scan ISBN."
Point your camera at the ISBN barcode on the back of the book. The app scans and looks up the book in Open Library.
Title, author, page count, and cover art fill in automatically. Tap Save. Your book is ready to track.
"Scan the barcode. Title, author, page count — done."
Where does the book data come from?
Open Library — a free, open-source bibliographic database. No proprietary database, no subscription required.
What if the book isn't found?
You'll see a clear message. You can fill in the details manually — title, author, page count — and save.
Can I type an ISBN instead of scanning?
Yes — tap the ISBN field and type directly. The same Open Library lookup runs on save.
Does it work for all books?
Most books with ISBNs are in Open Library. Older or very niche books may not be found. In those cases, fill in details manually.
Is this the same as the food barcode scanner?
No — they're separate scanners. The food scanner uses Open Food Facts for nutrition data. The ISBN scanner uses Open Library for book data. Each is purpose-built.
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