Best Book Tracker Apps

Literal review: a free, ad-free reading tracker with an easy Goodreads import

Best Book Tracker Apps editors · Data refreshed 14 October 2026 · Editorial assessment

Our take

Literal is the best free book tracker in our ranking. Everything social and everything for discovery is free, it says it shows no ads and sells no data, and it imports your Goodreads history straight from your public profile. Existing book clubs still work, but Literal said in May 2026 that it is sunsetting the current version of Clubs; its stats are basic and there is no Android app yet.

Ranked 5 of 9 for getting back into a book without spoilers, in our one scored ranking, at 6.05.

Ranked 5 of 9 for getting back into a book without spoilers

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Best for an easy Goodreads import

Price, checked Sep 27, 2026

  • Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store
  • Optional membership: Plus $40 a year, Supporter $80 a year

Made by Literal GmbH

Platforms: iPhone, iPad, web (Android listed as coming soon)

Visit LiteralApp StoreMembership options

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.

Literal on the shelf of nine apps ranked for getting back into a book without spoilersLiteral is highlighted among the nine apps ranked for getting back into a book without spoilers. Its published features: Goals yes, Stats yes, Clubs yes, Import/Export yes, Scan yes.Magic Bookmark, 7.90 out of 10BookBuddy, 7.65 out of 10Bookly, 6.85 out of 10The StoryGraph, 6.30 out of 10Literal, 6.05 out of 10Basmo, 6.00 out of 10Fable, 5.45 out of 10Goodreads, 5.35 out of 10Hardcover, 4.65 out of 10Goals: YesStats: YesClubs: YesImport/Export: YesScan: Yes

What is Literal best for?

Readers who want a pleasant, social tracker without a subscription, and Goodreads readers who want to move without exporting a file. Literal reads your public Goodreads profile directly, and a StoryGraph CSV also works.

How does Literal score?

Editorial scores, 0-10, on the five criteria of our one scored ranking: getting back into a book without spoilers.
CriterionWeightScoreWhy
Spoiler safety306Clubs have spoiler-aware sections by chapter, but Literal said in May 2026 it is sunsetting the current version of Clubs.
Getting back into the story303Highlight capture by camera, but no session timer or place-keeping.
Price1510Everything social and discovery is free; membership is optional.
Privacy108States no ads and no selling of data; App Store label lists contact info and user content linked to you.
Logging157Barcode scanning and shelves; fewer quick-update shortcuts than the leaders.
Weighted total1006.05Sum of score times weight, divided by 100.

Literal as a tracker: the facts, no scores

Stats and goals
Reading goals and basic insights; richer stats are listed as coming for members.
Import, export and portability
Imports from Goodreads and StoryGraph, and offers a developer API.
Social and book clubs
Free clubs with schedules, threaded discussion and spoiler-aware sections by chapter; existing clubs still work, but Literal said in May 2026 it is sunsetting the current version of Clubs.

What does Literal do well?

  • Free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store; optional membership is $40 or $80 a year.
  • Clubs with schedules, threaded replies and spoiler-aware sections by chapter; existing clubs still work for now.
  • Imports your Goodreads history straight from your public Goodreads profile, and accepts a StoryGraph CSV.
  • Highlights and notes by camera scan or typing.
  • A developer API for readers who want their own tools.

Where does Literal fall short?

  • Stats are simpler than StoryGraph's; richer insights are listed as coming for members.
  • iPhone, iPad and web only for now; Android is listed as coming soon.
  • No session timer or place-keeping for print books.
  • Literal said in May 2026 that it is sunsetting the current version of Clubs; existing clubs still work in the meantime (Literal's changelog).

How much does Literal cost?

Literal is free. Optional memberships are Plus at $40 a year and Supporter at $80 a year; both add a profile badge and early access to new tools. Literal says social and discovery features will stay free for everyone.

Price, checked Sep 27, 2026

  • Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store
  • Optional membership: Plus $40 a year, Supporter $80 a year

Key facts and sources

Import from Goodreads direct from your public profile, no CSV needed; StoryGraph CSV also supported

Source: literal.club/guides · Checked Sep 2026

Clubs of any size, public or private, are free

Source: literal.club/book-club-app · Checked Sep 2026

May 2026: “We're sunsetting the current version of Clubs. Existing clubs still work in the meantime.”

Source: literal.club/changelog · Checked Sep 2026

Plus $40/year, Supporter $80/year

Source: literal.club/supporter · Checked Sep 2026

“No ads, no selling your data.”

Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026

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Questions about Literal

Is Literal really free?

Yes. Tracking, reviews, friends, discovery and clubs are free. Membership at $40 or $80 a year is optional. Literal said in May 2026 that it is sunsetting the current version of Clubs; existing clubs still work in the meantime.

Does Literal work on Android?

Not yet. Literal lists an Android app as coming soon; you can use the web version.

Can I move from Goodreads to Literal?

Yes. Literal imports books, ratings, reviews, dates and custom shelves from your public Goodreads profile. Friends lists and reading challenges do not come across.