BookScouter - sell & buy books

Used books and textbooks buyback prices comparison app

BookScouter - Buy & Sell Textbooks Easily

BookScouter - sell & buy books is a user-friendly mobile app designed for students and book lovers to easily sell and purchase used or new textbooks at competitive prices. By scanning ISBNs or entering them manually, users can compare real-time buyback offers from over 30 vendors, ensuring they get the best deals. The app is free and requires just three simple steps to complete transactions, making it a convenient choice for anyone looking to save money on textbooks.
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App stats

Downloads: 605,884
912
Rating: 4.54
(2,744)
4 new ratings
Version: 3.30.147 (Last updated: 2024-09-19)
Version code: 147
Creation date: 2016-05-09
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MANAGE_APP_TOKENS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Size: 14.88M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 79,903 ▼ 198
Other rankings
#20 in price keyword 48 ▲ #28 in sell keyword 15 ▼ 11

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Convenient scanning feature for quick pricing checks
  • Extensive list of book buyers improves selling options
  • Easy-to-use interface and functionality
  • Efficient virtual bookshelf for managing scanned books
  • Accurate data for buyback pricing and options
Cons
  • Frequent technical issues including crashes and 'white screen of death' errors
  • Occasional inaccuracies in buyback quotes and vendor listings
  • Slow performance when searching for ISBNs manually
  • Low buyback prices for many books
  • Limited options for excluding certain buyers from searches
Most mentioned
  • Scanning feature
  • Technical issues and app crashes
  • Buyback price inaccuracies
  • Bookshelf management feature
  • Convenience of checking multiple buyers at once
User reviews
Its better than I had hoped. It takes the time out of having to check through each app myself and conveniently lists them for me.
by Jessica Reinheimer, 2025-02-01
Sorting through hundreds of books. This app is helping me make decisions much more quickly. Hope to engage more features soon.
by Gail Haase, 2025-01-02
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