BookScouter - sell & buy books

Used books and textbooks buyback prices comparison app

BookScouter · com.BookScouter

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v3.42.222 23.6 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.42.222 (222)
Updated: Sep 26, 2026 (14 days ago)
APK size: 23.6 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Jan 15, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (2 sensitive)
Website: bookscouter.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BookScouter - sell & buy books is an app by BookScouter in the Productivity category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.30.147, the APK grew from 14.2 MB to 23.6 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.41.215. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.42.222

- Improved scanner accuracy - Bookshelf prices are now live, with loaders shown while they refresh

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

BookScouter is a go-to solution for users who want to sell and buy used or new textbooks at a competitive price. The buyback mobile app compares prices on 30+ vendors and finds the best deals on books. Whether you are a college student or a graduate, want to get rid of used books stocked in your closet or buy titles at a low price, BookScouter is here to help you buy back and sell back textbooks. How BookScouter works The book price comparison app is an easy-to-use tool that helps you sell and buy textbooks quickly and at the best price: - Scan the textbook's ISBN or barcode using your phone's camera or type the ISBN in manually - Compare real-time price quotes from over 30 vendors for textbooks you want to buy or sell - Choose the most attractive price quote and complete a transaction on the vendor’s website - Vendors pay by check or PayPal Why choose BookScouter BookScouter brings along the following key benefits: - Convenience Selling and buying a textbook with BookScouter takes only 3 simple steps: install our app on your phone, scan the book’s ISBN to get a quote and place your order on the selected website. As simple as that! - Free service Our app is absolutely free and involves zero hidden charges. - A wide network of textbook buyback partners and marketplaces The BookScouter mobile app compares prices from 30+ vendors buying and selling books: AbeBooks, Alibris, Amazon.com, BetterWorldBooks, Biblio,Bigger Books, Book Depository, BooksRun, Campus Book Rentals, Chegg, Discover Books, eBay, eBooks.com, eCampus.com, eCampus.com Marketplace, Knetbooks, RedShelf, Second Sale, Textbook Solutions, TextbookRush, Textbooks.com, TextbookX, ValoreBooks.com, VitalSource, WinyaBooks, BeerMoneyBooks, BlueRocketBooks, Bookbyte, BookMonster, BooksIntoCash, BooksRun, Bookstores.com, BookToCash, CollegeBooksDirect, Comic Blessing, eCampus, Empire Text, PiggyBook, Powell's, RentText, Sell Books, SellBackBooks, SellBackYourBook, Textbook Solutions, TextbookCashback, TextbookManiac, TextbookRush, TopDollar4Books, ValoreBooks, WinyaBooks, Ziffit by World of Books.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.30.147. Since v3.42.222 it requires Android 6.0+.

v3.42.222 LATEST Sep 26, 2026 23.6 MB TRUSTED v3.41.215 Aug 12, 2026 23 MB TRUSTED v3.41.214 Aug 4, 2026 22.9 MB TRUSTED v3.36.192 Feb 13, 2026 22 MB TRUSTED v3.30.147 Sep 24, 2024 14.2 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “RoundSphere” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 26, 2026
Signed byCN="Matthew Collins, OU=BookScouter, O=RoundSphere, L=Athens, S=Georgia"
Signing certificate (SHA-1)81:82:70:80:BA:09:00:AB:9B:B1:02:85:20:D2:62:00:D6:6A:2D:F5
File MD514248d69bcd3840e44073e59134869c7
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

BookScouter - sell & buy books requests 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.BookScouter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage app tokens android.permission.MANAGE_APP_TOKENS
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

BookScouter - sell & buy books APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of BookScouter - sell & buy books for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.41.215 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 3.41.215 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the BookScouter - sell & buy books APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 14248d69bcd3840e44073e59134869c7.