
ReadOtter is an all-in-one classroom library app designed to help teachers save time and stay organized while managing their book collections and student reading activities. This iPad-optimized tool eliminates the need for paper tracking systems by digitizing the entire classroom library management process using just your device's camera for scanning.
Teachers can easily catalog unlimited books by scanning barcodes, searching databases, or entering details manually. The app manages unlimited students with customizable otter avatars, making the experience engaging for young readers while maintaining professional organization for educators.
The core Teacher Checkout Mode provides quick book check-in and check-out functionality with real-time availability tracking and complete borrowing history. Digital reading logs automatically track each student's reading progress and return patterns, creating valuable data for parent conferences and academic assessments.
The premium subscription adds powerful features like iCloud sync across devices, Student Self-Checkout Mode that turns devices into kiosks with individual student PINs, and comprehensive reading insights by student, group, or book. Teachers can export book lists to spreadsheets for sharing with parents and administrators.
ReadOtter prioritizes privacy with no ads or trackers, keeping all classroom data securely on your device unless you opt into iCloud backup. Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers who want to modernize their classroom library management without complicated hardware or expensive systems.
Features
- Camera Scanning: Catalog books instantly using your device's built-in camera to scan barcodes without additional hardware
- Student Management: Add unlimited students with customizable otter avatar colors and individual tracking profiles
- Digital Reading Logs: Automatically track each student's reading history, checkout patterns, and return records
- Student Self-Checkout: Premium feature that transforms devices into kiosks with individual student PINs for independent book management
- Reading Insights: Premium analytics showing reading data by student, group, or book with exportable spreadsheets for sharing