Simply scan a barcode to automatically retrieve the book cover, title, and author, and save them to your Notion database. BarNoR is an iOS app that brings the input barrier for reading logs as close to zero as possible.

Scan and save. That's it.

While Notion excels at organizing information, the reality is that "inputting" information still requires a lot of manual work. Book titles, authors, publishers — entering them one by one takes more effort than you'd expect.

With BarNoR, just hold up the barcode to your camera. Book information is automatically retrieved and saved directly to your Notion database. Books that caught your eye at the bookstore, books borrowed from the library, textbooks your child brought home — every book is beautifully recorded in an instant.

Japanese books are retrieved via openBD, and English books via Google Books API — covering both domestic and international titles.

Features

  • Complete book info with one scan Read an ISBN barcode to automatically retrieve the book cover, title, and author. No manual input required
  • Use three different databases Register up to three Notion databases for different purposes — "My Reading List," "Children's Books," "Work References." Switch between them with one tap
  • No worries when barcodes can't be read Manual ISBN entry is also supported. Import the same quality book information
  • Setup in 3 steps Enter Notion token → Select database → Map properties. Start using it in minutes
  • Dark mode & modern UI Notion-like monochrome design that's easy on the eyes and intuitive to use

Use Cases

  • Manage books you've read and want to read in a Notion list
  • Record children's picture books as a family bookshelf in Notion
  • Scan textbooks and link them with class notes and study plans in Notion
  • Inventory your collection — just scan in front of your bookshelf

Premium Plan$1.99/month

Set up your preferred barcode search API to import product information beyond books into Notion. Custom API endpoint configuration, create up to 5 custom packages, and freely map API response fields.

App Information

Category
Productivity
Devices
iPhone / iPod touch / Mac / Apple Vision
Requirements
iOS 15.1 or later
Price
Free (Premium: $1.99/month)
Book Data Sources
openBD (Japanese books), Google Books API (English books)
Developer
Clevique