Basmo review: a reading tracker with a journal and session timer
Best Book Tracker Apps editors · Data refreshed 14 October 2026 · Editorial assessment
Basmo is a reading journal and session tracker with a highlight scanner and Kindle highlight sync. It scores lowest on privacy in this ranking, and it has no clubs, so it suits solo readers who journal.
Ranked 6 of 9 for getting back into a book without spoilers, in our one scored ranking, at 6.00.
Ranked 6 of 9 for getting back into a book without spoilers
We do not score trackers against each other. See the unscored tracker facts.
Best for reading journalsPrice, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free to start
- Basmo Premium: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US App Store)
Made by Book Vitals Inc.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Editorial score, 0-10, weighted from five criteria for getting back into a book without spoilers. It measures fit for that one job, not overall app quality.
What is Basmo best for?
Readers who like to write about what they read. Basmo pairs a session tracker and scheduler with a reading journal, scans highlights from printed pages and pulls in Kindle highlights, and can sync notes to Notion.
How does Basmo score?
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoiler safety | 30 | 8 | Shows no community content about the book, so there is nothing to spoil, but it has no spoiler controls. |
| Getting back into the story | 30 | 5 | Session timer and a highlight scanner for print pages. |
| Price | 15 | 5 | Premium at $39.99 a year, with several overlapping packs. |
| Privacy | 10 | 3 | App Store label lists identifiers used to track you and data used for third-party advertising. |
| Logging | 15 | 7 | Reading sessions, scheduler and library lists. |
| Weighted total | 100 | 6.00 | Sum of score times weight, divided by 100. |
Basmo as a tracker: the facts, no scores
- Stats and goals
- Reading statistics and daily and yearly goals.
- Import, export and portability
- Imports Kindle highlights and syncs to Notion; export by sharing.
- Social and book clubs
- Shareable quote designs, no clubs.
What does Basmo do well?
- Reading journal with session tracking and a reading scheduler.
- Highlight scanner for print pages and Kindle highlight import.
- Notion sync and a quote editor for shareable designs.
- Daily and yearly goals with statistics.
Where does Basmo fall short?
- The App Store privacy label lists identifiers used to track you and data used for third-party advertising.
- No book clubs or friends features.
- Several overlapping premium packs.
- Its App Store listing leads with a book Q&A feature called ChatBook, which is outside what we score.
How much does Basmo cost?
Basmo is free to start. On the US App Store (checked September 27, 2026), Basmo Premium is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, with other packs listed.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free to start
- Basmo Premium: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US App Store)
Key facts and sources
- Reading journal, highlight scanner, yearly goals, Kindle import
Source: basmo.app · Checked Sep 2026
- Basmo Premium Monthly $4.99, Yearly $39.99
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- Kindle and Notion sync; quote editor for shareable designs
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
What are the alternatives to Basmo?
- Bookly: A stronger timer and stats.
- Literal: Highlights and notes, free.
- The StoryGraph: Private reading journal plus the best stats.
Questions about Basmo
Does Basmo import Kindle highlights?
Yes. Basmo imports Kindle highlights and notes, and can sync them to Notion.
How much is Basmo Premium?
$4.99 a month or $39.99 a year on the US App Store.
Does Basmo have book clubs?
No clubs are published; sharing is through quote designs and stats.