Openshelf

Openshelf

Free, open-source personal library manager and book tracker.

Reading

Description

Openshelf is a free, open-source personal library manager. It functions as a comprehensive reading tracker, organizer (by category, collection, imprint, or any combination), and book archival tool. Everything stays on your device—no account required, and no data ever leaves your phone.

Features:
- Dynamic Views: Instant toggle between List and Grid layouts.
- Reading Status: Track Want to read, Reading, Read, Abandoned, and Paused states.
- Powerful Search: Full-text search across Title, Author, ISBN, and personal notes.
- Custom Covers: Search via Open Library, Inventaire, or use custom photos.
- Smart Shelves: Save filter combinations as self-updating shelves.
- Hybrid FOSS Scanner: High-speed barcode detection and ISBN OCR recognition.
- Detailed Statistics: Reorganizable widgets for tracking reading streaks, page goals, and reading history.

Openshelf is designed for book lovers who care about the craftsmanship of managing a personal collection. 100% on-device and privacy-focused.

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.0.0 current
1b959f7e622fd918…
2026-07-05 37 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • PhotosRead images from the media library.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • openshelf.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.

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