# Shelf Scan: Camera Text Search

> Find books, movies & games on shelves fast. No setup. CTRL+F the world.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ulix.shelfscan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ulix LLC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 41
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-04
- **First published:** 2025-08-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ulix.shelfscan)
- **Website:** [https://ulix.app](https://ulix.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ulix.app/shelfscanprivacy.html](https://ulix.app/shelfscanprivacy.html)

## Description

Organize your library without organizing it.<br><br>Find books, movies, and games instantly by pointing your camera at your shelves. No cataloging, no setup, no hassle.<br><br>Just open the app, point your camera, and search for any keyword. Works by reading the text on spines and covers, like CTRL+F for the physical world.<br><br>🔑 Why people love it:<br>- Finds things instantly without organizing first<br>- Works completely offline - no internet needed<br>- 100% private - nothing leaves your device<br>- No accounts, no setup, no hassle<br>- No ads, no tracking, no data harvesting<br>- Search live with your camera or search saved shelf images in your Library<br>- Huge timesaver at home and in stores<br>- Saves money by preventing duplicate purchases and helping spot deals in used stores<br><br>📚 Perfect for:<br>Books, DVDs, Blu-rays, video games, board games, and any collection with readable text. <br><br>• At home: find your stuff and avoid rebuying what you already own<br>• In libraries and classrooms: locate resources instantly<br>• In book and movie stores: quickly spot what you need and check shelves for bargains<br><br>💡 Tips for best results:<br>Use in good lighting with a steady hand. Clear, standard fonts are easiest to read.<br><br>✨ Bonus uses:<br>Also works on documents, posters, maps, grocery store shelves, or anything with readable text you need to search quickly.<br><br>With Shelf Scan, you don’t waste time or money digging through your collection. Just CTRL+F the World.<br><br>What our early adopters are saying:<br>⭐ &quot;This is amazing!&quot;<br>⭐ &quot;Now if only you could help me find everything else I lose every day...&quot;<br>⭐ &quot;Ok, that is the coolest thing ever!!! Thank you!&quot;<br>⭐ &quot;I have been using this the past week and it is so helpful!&quot;

## Rankings

- #2,363,590 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.ulix.shelfscan.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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