Every Feature You Need
From barcode scanning to AI-powered analysis, Shelf Checkout gives you complete visibility into every book before your kids read it.
25 Content Filters
Customize exactly what matters to your family across 7 categories
💬 Language (2 filters)
Profanity
Swearing, cursing, and explicit language.
Crude/Bathroom Humor
Bodily functions, gross-out humor, inappropriate jokes.
❤️ Relationships & Sexuality (4 filters)
Romance
Dating, kissing, romantic relationships.
Sexual Content
Sexual situations, innuendo, or explicit scenes.
Nudity
Descriptions of nudity or undress.
LGBTQ+ Themes
LGBTQ+ characters or relationships.
⚔️ Violence & Danger (3 filters)
Violence/Gore
Physical violence, blood, graphic descriptions.
Weapons
Use or presence of guns, knives, or other weapons.
Fear/Scariness
Horror elements, suspense, frightening scenes.
🍺 Substances (3 filters)
Alcohol
Drinking, drunkenness, alcohol use.
Drugs
Drug use, addiction, drug culture.
Smoking/Vaping
Tobacco or vaping products.
🧠 Emotional & Psychological (7 filters)
Death/Grief
Loss of loved ones, funerals, mourning.
Divorce/Family Disruption
Separation, blended families, family conflict.
Mental Health/Self-Harm
Depression, anxiety, cutting, suicidal ideation.
Body Image/Eating Disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, unhealthy body image.
Bullying
Teasing, harassment, exclusion, cyberbullying.
Trauma/Abuse
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
Animal Harm/Death
Injury or death of pets or animals.
🌍 Social & Cultural (4 filters)
Racism/Discrimination
Prejudice, slurs, discriminatory attitudes.
Religious/Spiritual
Religious themes, faith practices, spirituality.
Occult/Supernatural
Magic, witchcraft, demons, paranormal activity.
Consumerism/Materialism
Emphasis on wealth, shopping, status symbols.
🎭 Behavioral (2 filters)
Rebellion/Disrespect
Defiance toward authority, disobedience.
Deception/Lying
Dishonesty, manipulation, secrets.
Built for Real Families
Features designed around how parents actually make reading decisions
📊 Per-Reader Verdicts
Different kids get different answers. Set age, maturity level, and preferences for each child. What's green for your 14-year-old might be red for your 10-year-old — same book, different verdicts.
📱 Barcode Scanning
Batch scan 20 books in under 3 minutes. Point, click, done. Works in any lighting. The app queues them all and analyzes in the background.
📚 Series Commitment Awareness
Know before your kid gets hooked. We analyze entire series and warn you when later books have content escalation. Book 1 might be clean, but Book 7? Not so much.
👆 Decision Queue
Swipe through books one at a time. Green → Keep it. Yellow → Review together. Red → Not yet. Quick, intuitive decisions without overwhelming yourself.
💡 Read-Alike Suggestions
Your kid loved that book but it's red? AI recommends similar books that pass your filters. Same themes, same vibe, different content.
✓ Community Verification
Parents verify AI accuracy. If something's off, report it. We aggregate feedback to improve analysis quality for everyone. Crowdsourced trust.
Start with Presets, Customize from There
Three filter presets to get started quickly — then tweak to match your family
🔒 Conservative
Strict thresholds across all categories. Minimal concerning content.
- • No profanity
- • No violence
- • No romance beyond hand-holding
⚖️ Moderate
Balanced approach. Age-appropriate content with some flexibility.
- • Mild language OK
- • Fantasy violence acceptable
- • Romance without explicit scenes
🔓 Relaxed
Permissive thresholds. Trust your kid's maturity.
- • Language allowed
- • Realistic themes welcome
- • Teen-appropriate content
Every preset is fully customizable. Start with one, then adjust the 25 filters to match your exact preferences.
Ready to try it?
Get notified when Shelf Checkout launches.