Shelf Checkout

Name: Shelf Checkout
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Author: Dad Mode LLC

by Dad Mode LLC

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

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Official categories

Books
Education

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Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Shelf Checkout Premium — $2.99
Shelf Checkout Premium — $9.99
Shelf Checkout Premium — $19.99

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

5.0 2 ratings · App Store

5/5Going to the library again
We had stopped going to the library because it was getting too hard to sift through books to find ones that fit our family values. I found this app on TikTok and my kids are so excited to be able to go to the library again. They bring me a stack of books they’re interested in and I just use the barcode scanner. We get to leave with a giant backpack of books and everyone is happy.

sigh123675 · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Looking for something exactly like this!!
Our family loves to read, and frequents our local library on a weekly basis! This resource will help us both to catalog books we have read and provide a helpful resource for others!

BenedictHope · 7 Aug 2026

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Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Versions

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1.0
1.0.1
Improved content analysis accuracy, enhanced filter customization with color-coded levels, and various bug fixes for a smoother experience.
1.0.2
SHELF DECISIONS Organize books into three categories per reader: Add to Bookshelf, Save for Later, or Reject Tap any reader's name to make a decision right from the verdict card New "Save for Later" quick action saves a book for all readers in one tap Add private notes to any book to remember why you made your decision. Notes never leave your device Your library is now organized into sections: Bookshelf, Saved for Later, and Rejected VERDICT CARD Publisher descriptions are now clearly labeled as "From the Publisher" with a note that the text is not written by Shelf Checkout Your private notes appear at the top of the verdict card, organized by reader. Tap to edit anytime Cleaner content breakdown with improved edit controls Community feedback: tap "Help improve this analysis" to suggest corrections LIBRARY Books align neatly at the top of each row Single toggle button to switch between grid and list view List view now organized by shelf section Cleaner book covers without status dots ONBOARDING Updated welcome screen explaining your free 7-day Premium trial New users start on the Search screen to find their first book BUG FIXES AND SECURITY Fixed notification badge not clearing after reviewing updated books Improved app security Various stability improvements
1.0.3
SHELF DECISIONS REDESIGN Each reader now has their own status row showing their current decision: Added, Saved for Later, Rejected, or Undecided. Tap "Decide" to make a choice or "Change" to update it. No more confusing plus-sign pills. For families with multiple readers, quick action buttons at the bottom let you apply a decision to everyone at once: Add All, Later All, or Reject All. SCANNING IMPROVEMENTS When a scanned barcode is not found, the camera dims and a search bar appears at the top with a clear "ISBN not found" message. Search by title or author instead. The camera and scan cards are hidden while searching so nothing overlaps. Scan progress cards are now anchored to the bottom of the screen where they belong. After scanning multiple books and tapping Review All, "Save All for Later" now takes you directly to your bookshelf. "Add All to Bookshelf" only approves books that passed your filters.
1.0.4
Improved onboarding: New guided setup walks you through content sensitivity settings by category, making it easier to get started. Updated search keywords: Easier to find Shelf Checkout on the App Store.
1.1
- Improved scanning flow with a unified camera scanner for both barcodes and book covers. - Added clearer scan progress feedback, including better visual states as books are found and analyzed. - Added a confirmation step when the app detects a possible book match, with support for reviewing multiple queued scans. - Fixed scan popups overlapping each other, especially when “Review All” appears while another book is awaiting confirmation. - Added “Wrong book? Search again” from a verdict card when the detected title is not right. - Improved “Try Instead” recommendations so they better respect the selected reader profile. - Renamed “Filters” to “Content Flags” for clearer language around content concerns. - Improved source transparency, including clearer source badges and additional research source details. - Fixed onboarding issues, including a bug where solo setup could create an extra reader profile. - Added polish and bug fixes for bookshelf filtering, subscription testing, promo code redemption, and scan UI accessibility.
1.2
Shelf Checkout now gives a list of “try instead” book suggestions when a book raises concerns for your content flags. Improved personalized alternatives based on your reader profiles and content preferences Cleaner grouping when multiple readers can use the same recommendation Better fallback handling for older saved results and legacy reader profiles Improved book-matching logic so suggestions are more relevant and less repetitive Removed older, less reliable recommendation behavior
1.5
Discover is here for Premium families. This release adds personalized book recommendations to help you find better-fit books for each reader, based on your family preferences and saved reader profiles. Book profiles also include improved support for the latest content analysis details, making verdicts more consistent and easier to trust. The more books that get analyzed, the better the recommendations will get. Also included: Clearer upgrade messaging for recommendations Improved compatibility with the latest content analysis system General polish and release-readiness fixes
1.5.2
Version 1.5.2 is a major Shelf Checkout update focused on making book reviews clearer, more reliable, and more personal. This release adds a new Review Queue so books from Search and Scan can continue analyzing in the background and be reviewed when ready. Verdict cards have been redesigned to make reader-specific concerns easier to scan, with clearer severity grouping and a new “Also in this book” section for content that is present but not personally flagged. The Library is now fully reader-first, replacing the old “My Shelf” behavior while preserving existing saved data. Discover now brings together search and personalized book recommendations by reader, helping families find better-fit books more easily.
1.5.3
Overall improvements and stability
1.5.4 · 6 Jul 2026
Setup and onboarding improvements, a new privacy control, and reliability fixes.

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Alternatives

BookOwl: Reading Tracker — Same category + similar ratings
Sherwood Kids — Same category + similar ratings
Reading Journey: Book Tracker — Same category + similar ratings
Bookology: Book Tracker — Same category + similar ratings
2nd & Charles Rewards — Same category + similar ratings
Little Free Library — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 7 Aug 2026
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