Scooks

Support

Help with the Scooks iPhone app

If something is broken, confusing, or missing, email andrew.z.hale1@gmail.com. Please include your iPhone model and iOS version. Scooks is made by one person, and I'll reply as soon as I can.

Common questions

A Shelf Scan missed books or got titles wrong

Shelf Scan reads the spines in your photo, so dim light, steep angles, and worn or stylised lettering make it harder. Photograph the shelf straight on, fill the frame with one or two rows, and scan again. You can add anything it still misses by searching for the title.

Scanning stopped working for a while

Shelf Scan has a shared usage limit, so heavy use in a short time is slowed down. The app tells you how long to wait, and scanning starts working again after that.

The camera screen is blank

Scooks needs camera access to photograph a shelf. Open the Settings app, tap Scooks, and turn on Camera.

A book has the wrong cover, or none

Covers come from the Hardcover catalogue, and some editions don't have one. When a cover is missing, Scooks draws a placeholder cover instead.

Can I move my collection to a new phone?

Not yet. Your collection is stored only on your phone, and there is no account or sync. Deleting the app erases your collection.

How do I request a feature or report a bug?

Email the address above. A screenshot helps.