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.

Book information is automatically retrieved for both Japanese and English titles — covering domestic and international books.

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
  • Food barcode support Beyond books — scan food product barcodes to save product information to Notion

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

Plus$4.99 (one-time)

Expand to 10 package configurations and unlock custom API support. Set up your own barcode search API endpoints to import product information beyond books into Notion, with flexible response field mapping. One-time purchase — no recurring charges.

FeatureFreePlus
Package configurations310
Offline queue20 items50 items
Book scanning
Food barcode
Custom API
Scan history

App Information

Category
Productivity
Devices
iPhone / iPod touch / Mac / Apple Vision
Requirements
iOS 16 or later
Price
Free (Plus: $4.99 one-time purchase)
Supported Barcodes
Books (Japanese & English), Food products
Developer
Clevique