# xLibrary – by Bookends

> xLibrary is a free iPhone and iPad app for managing your personal home book collection. It was made by K2 Labs for Bookends, the UAE's largest used book platform. Download it free on the App Store.

## What is xLibrary?

xLibrary is a personal home library manager for iOS. It lets users scan book barcodes to instantly add books to their collection, track reading progress, rate books, write personal notes, and share their wishlist. It works fully offline and backs up to the cloud via a passwordless email login.

The app is free, collects zero user data, and is available on iPhone and iPad (iOS 17.6+).

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/xlibrary-by-bookends/id6765608753

## Key Features

- **Barcode scanning**: Scan any book barcode to add it instantly. Cover art, synopsis, genres, publisher, and page count load automatically.
- **Reading tracker**: Tag books as Currently Reading, Next to Read, Must Re-Read, Read, or Wishlist. Log your current page and track progress.
- **Ratings and notes**: Rate books up to 5 stars and write private personal notes - a personal reading journal.
- **Reading stats**: See total books, pages read, favourite genres, top authors, and a publication-year chart.
- **NYT Best Sellers**: Browse the New York Times Best Sellers lists and add books directly to your library or wishlist.
- **Cloud backup**: Sign in with your email - no password required, just a 6-digit code. Library syncs across devices automatically.
- **Offline support**: Works fully offline from the moment you open it.
- **Wishlist sharing**: Tap one button to generate a shareable link to your wishlist. Anyone can open it in any browser - no app required.
- **Live store availability**: Wishlist checks live stock at Bookends.ae so you know what's available to buy today.
- **Custom covers**: Take a photo of your physical book and use the built-in perspective crop editor for a perfect cover.
- **Flexible views**: Browse in list view or switch to a 2 or 3-column compact grid. Filter by reading status, genre, or star rating.

## Privacy

xLibrary collects zero data. The developer (K2 Labs FZE) does not collect any data from users of this app. This has been disclosed on the Apple App Store.

## Developer

- **Developer**: K2 Labs FZE
- **Publisher / Brand**: Bookends (bookends.ae)
- **Country**: UAE
- **Other apps**: xBrick (Lego Collector), xList (Collaborative Tasks), xRiderGPS (GPS Speed & Navigation)
- **App Store developer page**: https://apps.apple.com/ae/developer/k2-labs/id1705596895

## About Bookends

Bookends is the UAE's largest used book platform, based in Dubai. The xLibrary app was built by the Bookends team to help their customers manage their home book collections and check live stock availability in the Bookends store.

Website: https://bookends.ae

## App Details

- **Platform**: iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision)
- **Minimum OS**: iOS 17.6 / iPadOS 17.6
- **Price**: Free
- **Category**: Books
- **App ID**: 6765608753
- **Version**: 1.0.2
- **Size**: 3.4 MB
- **Languages**: English
- **Age rating**: 4+