Shelf Checkout

Scan any book's barcode and get a content analysis built from real evidence, personalized to
every reader in your family. Know what's in a book before it's read.

SCAN. ANALYZE. DECIDE.
Scan a barcode, search by title or author, or try an example. Explore content findings across 25
categories before setting up a reader. Cached results open right away; a new book check takes longer.
Tailor the findings to each reader using the preferences you choose.

EVIDENCE, NOT GUESSWORK
Premium checks are built from published evidence, not just inference. Every flag tells you how
much evidence backs it, and analysis keeps improving in the background as more evidence is
published.

A VERDICT FOR EVERY READER
Every family is different, and so is every reader. Set up a profile for each of your kids, and
for yourself, if you're checking books for your own reading. What's fine for your 12-year-old
might not be right for your 8-year-old, and Shelf Checkout gives each reader their own verdict:
green, yellow, or red.

25 CONTENT CATEGORIES
From violence and language to romance, death, and substance use, Shelf Checkout covers the
content areas parents actually care about. You choose which categories matter to your family and
how sensitive each one should be.

FAMILY SHARING, END-TO-END ENCRYPTED
Share one library across your family's devices, iPhone and Android both. Everyone checking
books for the same family sees the same shelf and the same verdicts, kept private with
end-to-end encryption.

SERIES AWARENESS
Reading a series? Shelf Checkout knows. When content changes between books (and it often does),
you'll see exactly what shifts from one book to the next. No surprises halfway through a series.

BUILD YOUR LIBRARY
Save books you've checked. Track what's approved, what's saved for later, and what you've passed
on. Your library stays organized and searchable.

BATCH SCANNING
At the bookstore or library? Quickly scan 20 books in minutes. Check an entire shelf before your
kids start reading.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Scan a book's barcode, search by title or author, or try an example
2. Explore the book's content findings before setting up a reader
3. Tailor the findings with your reader's content preferences whenever you're ready
4. Save a reader and add books to your library or share with your family

START FREE
Try Shelf Checkout free for 7 days with full access to every feature. After your trial, the free tier includes one check per week; go premium for
unlimited checks at $4.99/month or $29.99/year.

Shelf Checkout is built by a parent, for parents. We believe every reader, parent or not,
should be able to make informed reading decisions, without judgment or agenda.