Free ISBN scanner app
for selling books online

Scan a book barcode or enter an ISBN to see
your buyback offer
and sell your books online
with BooksRun

BooksRun mobile app scanning a book barcode
QR code to download the BooksRun app Download the app

Why choose the BooksRun
ISBN scanner app?

Scan ISBNs with ease

Use your smartphone's camera to scan and sell books anytime, wherever you are

Real quotes, real-time

Know exactly how much you can earn the moment you scan the book's barcode

Ship your books for free

Buyback shipping is fully covered, so the amount we quote is the amount you keep

How to use the BooksRun app

1.Scan the book's barcode

Use your phone camera to scan the ISBN barcode or enter the ISBN manually

2.Get your buyback quote

See the current offer before adding the book to your cart

3.Go to checkout

Review your cart and proceed to checkout when ready to sell

4.Choose a payment method

Select the payment option that works best for you (PayPal or check)

5.Ship your books

Use a QR code to get a free shipping label and send your books to BooksRun

6.Get paid

Receive your payment once the order is processed

10% extra cash on your first app order

Use code APP10
to claim the bonus. Download now, earn more

Scan and sell with the BooksRun mobile app

The BooksRun scanner app makes selling books online really simple. Built for both casual sellers and seasoned book scouts, it’s the easiest way to turn used books into cash, and at the same time, to put them to good use without throwing them away.

Sorting through a stack of old college textbooks? Scan, accept the quote, and box it up before the next semester starts. Looking for a good deal in an indie bookstore or at a garage sale? Scan a barcode to see the buyback price on the spot. On the move? Snap a barcode and add a book straight to your seller cart.

Seller cart in the BooksRun mobile app

FAQs

FAQs
Open the BooksRun mobile app, tap the scanner icon, and point your smartphone camera at the book's barcode. The built-in scanner will read it instantly and pull up your quote.
Not quite. The ISBN itself isn't a scannable code. But the barcode on the back of the book is. Scan it with the BooksRun app to see your quote right away.
An ISBN barcode is usually located on the back cover of a book.
Yes, it's completely free.
Yes, all buyback orders are shipped for free with a QR code and a prepaid shipping label.