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Bookshelf-Your virtual library — Build your virtual library, track reading progress

Android SquidBit
4.8 GP
1,401,209+
Google Play

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Description

Been using Bookshelf-Your virtual library for a couple months now. It’s basically an app for organizing your book collection. Pretty solid if you’re into that kinda thing.

Here’s what you do: you can scan books with the barcode scanner to add them to your virtual shelves. And there’s also tags to categorize your books, and you can track your reading progress and set reading goals. And the social features are kinda cool – you can create a profile and share book recommendations with friends.

Look, if you’re a big reader, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Bookshelf-Your virtual library. I've tested a bunch of book organization apps and this one's pretty solid. The scanning and shelf management features work well, and I like the social integration. But it can get a little complicated to use, especially for casual readers. Still, if you're looking to really catalog and track your book collection, this is one of the better options out there.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of organizational features to really manage your book collection
  • Barcode scanning makes adding books super easy
  • Social features let you share recommendations with friends
  • Free to use with no limits on books

Cons

  • Can be overwhelming for casual readers with all the options
  • Upgrading to Pro version gets expensive if you want more features
  • Interface is a bit clunky in spots and takes some learning

Specifications

Updated 23.09.2025
Age Rating Everyone
Developer SquidBit
Android Android 7.0++
Package Name com.bookshelf.prod

Ratings

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4.8/5
17,154 reviews
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User Reviews

Stephanie Serendipitous Oct 15, 2025

I almost cried. It is that easy to scan/bulk scan. I spent hours adding to Librarika for it to lock me out. I then tried Library Thing- not bad... But...

Kim Lockhart Oct 15, 2025

This app has everything I want, with a beautiful, intuitive interface. If you are a visual person, you will especially love how books are listed with customizable covers in a...

Sarah Williams Oct 15, 2025

Great app with free features that don't have a short term limited trial, so you can get a real feel for it. Wish it also had a web based verson,...

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