# BookTrapper: Sell Textbooks

> Scan ISBNs, compare textbook buyback offers, and find the best place to sell.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.booktrapper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.booktrapper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.booktrapper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ben Warren
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 13,225
- **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (93 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-20
- **First published:** 2017-05-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.booktrapper)
- **Website:** [https://booktrapper.com](https://booktrapper.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://booktrapper.com/privacy-policy](https://booktrapper.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #509,003 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.booktrapper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.booktrapper)