BookTrapper: Sell Textbooks

Name: BookTrapper: Sell Textbooks
Rating: 4.0113635 (93 reviews)
Author: Ben Warren

By: Ben Warren

Sell/Buy Used Books & Textbooks - Compare prices and get the best deal!

Features & Capabilities

BookTrapper is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help students and book lovers buy, sell, and rent used textbooks with ease. By scanning barcodes or entering ISBNs, users can quickly compare offers from multiple buyback companies and online sellers to find the highest selling price or the lowest purchase price. This extension caters primarily to college textbook sellers but supports all books with barcodes or ISBNs.

Key features include an in-app barcode scanner for effortless ISBN input, the ability to save favorite books for quick access, and a constantly updated database of vendors ensuring the best possible deals. With most buyback companies offering free shipping and convenient payment options such as PayPal or check, BookTrapper simplifies textbook transactions. It also helps users find affordable book rentals with flexible rental durations, providing a cost-effective alternative to buying. Whether you're selling unwanted textbooks, looking to buy at reduced prices, or renting for a semester, BookTrapper offers a comprehensive solution to save money and time.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Shopping

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Version:

3.0.99 Last updated: 2025-01-21

Version code:

3099

Creation date:

2017-05-17

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.FLASHLIGHT Safe
com.booktrapper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

19.64MB

Email:

in*****@booktrapper.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 490,776 ▼ 4,406

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Developed by:

Ben Warren

Google Play Store

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

Email:

in*****@booktrapper.com

Website:

https://booktrapper.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate BookTrapper for its user-friendly design, effective scanning, and helping find the best places to sell textbooks, often securing good returns and saving money. However, many report that the app often assigns very low prices to books, is heavily focused on textbooks, and experiences loading issues after scanning. Additionally, some users note geographic limitations and the inconvenience of needing multiple apps. Overall, while it is a helpful tool for textbook sellers, these recurring issues impact user experience.

Pros

Introduces users to multiple places to sell textbooks, increasing potential earnings.
User-friendly and straightforward interface with a clean design.
Efficient scanning functionality for book ISBNs.
Saves money for students by valuing old textbooks effectively.
Allows easy switching between buying and selling without re-entering ISBNs.

Cons

Inaccurate or low valuation prices for many textbooks, often just pennies.
App seems primarily focused on textbooks and less useful for other books.
Loading issues after scanning books, leading to frustration.
Some users find the app's coverage limited geographically, e.g., mostly US-based.
Requires downloading multiple apps for full functionality, which users find inconvenient.

Recent reviews

Not accurate information at all. Book scout is what y'all need. Not this waste of time app that is NOT 🚫 good

Qu*****, 2024-06-16

So far a great timesaving tool! I just started using it a few days ago but it has already introduced me to a number of new places to sell that I was unaware of and also resulted in me making more money than I otherwise would have. Overall very pleased. Thank you for such a clean, straightforward, user friendly app!