Book Scout is available free on iOS and Android. The same AI-powered theme analysis and personalized reading experience — built for mobile.
Free to download · Sign in to sync your account

Scan any book
Point your camera at a barcode. Book Scout identifies it and pulls the full analysis instantly.

See what's inside
Theme breakdowns, content ratings, and notable flags — always in your pocket.

Your shelves, synced
Everything you've saved on the web is right here. Add books on the go and they sync everywhere.
The app is optimized for on-the-go use — scanning, shelving, and looking things up in the moment. For AI recommendations, full analysis, and profile management, the web is still your home base.
Scan barcodes to look up any book instantly
View theme breakdowns and content ratings
Organize and manage your bookshelves
Add books to any shelf on the go
Create custom shelves
Free to download

One account. Both work together.
Sign in with your Book Scout account and your shelves sync automatically. Use the app when you're out — scan, save, and look things up. Come back to the web for recommendations, full analysis, and your reading profile.
The best time to know what's in a book is before you pick it up.
Parents & guardians
Vet books in seconds — right at the library shelf, before they come home.
Homeschool families
Scan and review reading lists faster than ever. Curriculum planning on the go.
Trauma-aware readers
Know what's in a book before you open it. Content flags, always in your pocket.
Available on iPhone and Android. Sign in with your existing account or create one for free.