Find your books fast. No organizing required.

Shelf Scan lets you search your shelves like CTRL+F—instantly locating books, movies, and games by reading spine and cover text entirely on your device.

Works completely offline • 100% private • No accounts, no ads

Instant search

Point your camera at your shelves and type a keyword. Find titles in seconds without cataloging first.

Private & offline

All text processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or shared.

Zero setup

No accounts, no spreadsheets, no barcode scanners. Just open the app and search.

How it works

Step 1

Open & point

Open Shelf Scan and point your camera at your shelves.

Step 2

Type a keyword

Enter a title, author, or unique word you remember.

Step 3

Find instantly

Results highlight where to look so you can grab the right item fast.

See it in action

Search screen Highlighted result Find by keyword

Private by design

Shelf Scan processes text locally on your device. We don’t collect analytics, use trackers, or require accounts. Your shelves stay yours.

Frequently asked

Does it work in libraries and stores?

Yes. Shelf Scan works anywhere there’s shelf text—your home, libraries, or retail aisles.

Does it need internet?

No. It works offline. An internet connection is only needed to download the app from Google Play.

What about privacy?

We don’t collect or transmit your data. Everything stays local to your device.

What devices are supported?

Android 7.0 (Nougat) and up. iOS is planned.

Ready to find things faster?

Grab Shelf Scan on Google Play.

Get it on Google Play