BookScouter - sell & buy books

Name: BookScouter - sell & buy books
Rating: 4.444 (2938 reviews)
Author: BOOKSCOUTER LLC

By: BOOKSCOUTER LLC

Used books and textbooks buyback prices comparison app

Features & Capabilities

BookScouter is your ultimate mobile app for buying and selling used or new textbooks at competitive prices. Ideal for students and graduates alike, it compares real-time buyback and purchase prices from over 30 trusted vendors including Amazon, AbeBooks, Chegg, eBay, and more. Simply scan a book's ISBN or barcode with your smartphone, view quotes, and select the best offer to complete your transaction seamlessly.

Offering a free and user-friendly experience, BookScouter helps you clear out unused books or find affordable titles conveniently. Its extensive network of partners ensures you get the highest payouts when selling and the best deals when buying, all from one easy app. Simplify your textbook needs with BookScouter, the smart choice for managing textbook costs efficiently.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.39.211 Last updated: 2026-05-20

Version code:

211

Creation date:

2016-05-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_APP_TOKENS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

22.96MB

Email:

su*****@bookscouter.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 81,575 ▼ 181

Other rankings

#62 in amazon seller keyword 20 ▲ 1

Other platforms

BookScouter - Sell & buy books (v3.39)

4.50

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Developed by:

BOOKSCOUTER LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BookScouter

Email:

su*****@bookscouter.com

Website:

http://bookscouter.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate BookScouter's ease of scanning and comparison of book prices from multiple buyers, along with the helpful virtual bookshelf for managing books. It effectively aids quick decision-making on book resale. However, users face issues like app crashes, occasional freezing, and challenges with manual ISBN entry. Some also report low or inconsistent buyback prices and desire more features such as better bookshelf search and buyer filtering. Overall, the app is valued but could improve stability and usability features.

Pros

Quick and easy scanning feature simplifies comparing book prices across multiple buyers.
Accurate and extensive database that usually finds books and offers realistic buyback prices.
Helps users efficiently sort through many books to decide which have resale value or should be donated.
Keeps a virtual bookshelf of scanned books, facilitating easy tracking and selling decisions.
The app is regularly updated and developers clearly respond to user feedback for improvements.

Cons

App occasionally crashes or displays a 'white screen of death', especially during scanning sessions.
Some users experience app freezing or infinite searching, reducing reliability during scanning.
Manual ISBN input can be problematic, especially when dashes or 'X' characters are included or for older books without barcodes.
Buyback prices can be low or inconsistent, and sometimes the app shows incorrect availability compared to buyer websites.
Lack of certain features such as easier navigation/search within the bookshelf, or ability to exclude certain buyers to speed up results.