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Free, no account needed to look around. Install it straight from this site while the Google Play listing is on its way.
THE INSTALL
ANDROID
One file, three taps.
The download is an Android install file (APK). Open it on your phone, allow the install when asked, and you’re in.
Get the app on your phone
The direct download is an Android install file (APK). Open it on your phone and follow the three steps below.
Download for Android
Android install file (APK) · 67 MB
On a computer or iPhone? Open this page on your Android phone, or point its camera at the QR code — the download starts on the phone.
Installing the file
- Tap the downloaded bookswap.apk to open it.
- If your phone asks, allow installs from this source — it’s a one-time permission for your browser.
- Tap Install, then open BookSwap.
Coming soon to Google Play — when the store listing is live, you’ll be able to install and update from there instead.
ONCE IT’S INSTALLED
THREE MOVES
Then it’s the same three moves every time.
Browse a free book, claim it, and collect it at a pickup station with your code. The full guide walks through every step, window and rule.
Claim it
Reserve the book you need. Claims are first-come and binding, so only claim what you’ll collect.
Collect at the station
Once the station confirms the drop-off you get a six-digit code — show it there and take the book home.