Now on iOS & Android

Every book. Instantly analyzed. Now in your pocket.

Book Scout is available free on iOS and Android. The same AI-powered theme analysis and personalized reading experience — built for mobile.

Download on the

App Store

Get it on

Google Play

Free to download · Sign in to sync your account

Scanning a book with Book Scout

Scan any book

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

Book Scout theme analysis on mobile

See what's inside

Theme breakdowns, content ratings, and notable flags — always in your pocket.

Book Scout bookshelves on mobile

Your shelves, synced

Everything you've saved on the web is right here. Add books on the go and they sync everywhere.

What's in the app

Built for the moments when you're in front of a book.

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

Book Scout

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.

Built for readers who need answers in the moment

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.

Download Book Scout. It's free.

Available on iPhone and Android. Sign in with your existing account or create one for free.

Or continue using the web app