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Books That Transport You
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For avid readers and collectors of real books
Dear book lovers,
We are committed to making a book app that keeps you and your passion at the centre.
We have made cataloguing your physical books and tracking your reading simple, yet magical. (Just snap a photo and catalogue up to fifty books at once.)
We want to help you find new books through lists curated by hand, start a private book club with close friends, or show off your bookshelf all without the invasive data collection.
We also have a special place in our hearts for cozy, locally owned bookstores, so we make it easy to find one near you.
We do this all for the love of a good book.
Preface · Bookshelf ScannerPro
Snap your shelf.
Build your library.
Take a photo of any bookshelf.
Every spine becomes a book in your library.
· P ·
Discover
Find a book.
Don't browse a feed.
Curated lists. Quiet recommendations.
· I ·
Bookstore Finder
Find your next bookshop.
Independent bookstores near you, on a map.
Support bookshops, not billionaires.
· II ·
Reading progress, simplified
Note every thought. Track every page.
Jot a thought, drag the slider to save.
One simple ritual for every day you read.
· III ·
For collectors
Tags. Format. Condition. Edition. Provenance.
The details every collector wants.
· IV ·
Ratings & notes
Rate it. Note it.
Drag-to-rate with quarter-star precision.
Private session notes.
Every reading thought, kept exactly where you left it.
· V ·
Bookclubs
Read a book with friends.
Create invite-only bookclubs. Discuss the book in private.
· VI ·
Covershare
Share a Shelfie. Or don't.
A brand new way to share your bookshelf. Social features are always opt-in.
Why oobookoo?
Books deserve more
than a feed.
Indie. Ad-free. Built for your physical bookshelf —
not a recommendation engine.
| Feature | oobookoo | Goodreads | Fable | StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AI bookshelf photo scanner Snap a shelf, your library appears. | — | — | — | |
Built for physical books Format, edition, condition, provenance. | — | — | — | |
Local bookstore finder Indie bookshops on a map. | — | — | — | |
Indie · no big-tech owner Your books aren’t a data product. | Amazon | Everand | ||
Ad-free | — | |||
No streaks, no feed Reading, not engagement loops. | — | — | ||
Hand-curated discovery Editorial lists, not an algorithm. | — | Some | — | |
Multiple rating styles Stars, Verdict, or Vibes — your call. | — | — | — | |
Private session notes Notes you keep for yourself. | — | — | ||
Invite-only bookclubs Private discussion. Always opt-in. | Public groups | Paid clubs | Buddy reads |
Made by readers, for readers. No venture capital. No data resale.
Just the quietest place to keep the books you love.
Pricing
Free at heart.
Pro when you want it.
A single subscription unlocks unlimited additions to your library.
Free
Forever
- Add books manually
- Library + reading log
- Ratings & notes
- Bookclubs
- Bookstore finder
- Curated discovery
- Covershare
Pro
SubscriptionEverything in Free, plus unlimited:
- AI Bookshelf Scanner
- ISBN Barcode Scan
- Catalogue Search
Why we charge
oobookoo is a small indie shop, building the book app we always wanted. A few features have real running costs, so the subscription pays for them and the rest of the app stays free. We keep the price as honest as we can, and put what's left back into making oobookoo better for you.
There will always be people like me, who believe that to ripple the pages of a printed book is a special experience, one that through the centuries has taken millions from the darkness into the light.— Quintin Jardine
Questions & Answers
Everything you wanted to ask.
What is oobookoo?
oobookoo is a physical-book-first reading app for people who love holding a real book. You catalog the books you actually own, track your reading, rate and note them, discover new reads through hand-curated lists, find independent bookstores nearby, and join private bookclubs — all without ads, feeds, or engagement streaks.
How does the AI bookshelf scanner work?
Take a photo of any bookshelf and oobookoo reads the spines, identifies each title, and adds them to your library automatically. Instead of typing in books one by one, your whole shelf becomes a searchable digital library in seconds. The AI Bookshelf Scanner is part of oobookoo Pro.
Is oobookoo free?
Yes. The core app is free: add books manually, keep a library and reading log, write ratings and notes, join bookclubs, use the bookstore finder, browse curated discovery, and share your shelf. oobookoo Pro adds the AI Bookshelf Scanner, ISBN barcode scanning, and full catalogue search.
How is oobookoo different from Goodreads, StoryGraph, or Fable?
oobookoo is built for physical books, not just titles in a feed. It captures format, edition, condition, and provenance, scans your real shelf with AI, and helps you find independent bookstores near you. It's indie and ad-free with no algorithmic feed and no reading streaks — a quiet reading companion rather than a social network.
Can I track my reading progress and take notes?
Yes. Jot a thought and drag the slider to save your place — one simple ritual for every day you read. Session notes are private to you, so every reading thought stays exactly where you left it.
Does oobookoo help me find independent bookstores?
Yes. The bookstore finder shows independent bookshops near you on a map, so you can support local bookshops instead of big retailers when you buy your next read.
Can I share my bookshelf?
Yes, with Covershare you can share a beautiful 'Shelfie' of your bookshelf. Sharing is entirely optional — every social feature in oobookoo is opt-in, and your library stays private by default.
What are oobookoo bookclubs?
Bookclubs let you read a book with friends in a private, invite-only space. You create the club, invite the people you want, and discuss the book together without a public feed.
What devices does oobookoo run on?
oobookoo is an iOS app for iPhone, available on the Apple App Store.
For the love of a good book
Your shelf is waiting.
Download oobookoo on the App Store.