Book tracker apps compared: the facts, no scores
Best Book Tracker Apps editors · Data refreshed 14 October 2026 · Editorial assessment
We do not score or rank trackers against each other. Our scored ranking answers a different question: getting back into a book without spoilers.
Eight book tracker apps, listed alphabetically: Basmo, BookBuddy, Bookly, Fable, Goodreads, Hardcover, Literal and The StoryGraph. For each one you get platforms, prices, the five published features we check, plain facts on logging, stats, portability and social features, and key facts with sources.
Magic Bookmark is not a tracker, so it is not listed here. It keeps your exact place in a print book or audiobook; see the Magic Bookmark profile.
The eight trackers at a glance
| Fact | Basmo | BookBuddy | Bookly | Fable | Goodreads | Hardcover | Literal | The StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Android | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Android | iPhone, Android, web | iPhone, iPad, Android, web | iPhone, iPad, Android, web | iPhone, iPad, web (Android listed as coming soon) | iPhone, iPad, Android, web |
| Price | Free to start; Basmo Premium: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US App Store) | Free to start; BookBuddy Pro (lifetime): $9.99; Online Sharing: from $1.99 a month (optional) | Free to start; Bookly Pro: App Store lists options from $4.99 for one month to $29.99 for one year, plus a $79.99 Pro option | Free core app; Fable Plus: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year | Free, no subscription | Free core app; Supporter: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store) | Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store; Optional membership: Plus $40 a year, Supporter $80 a year | Free core app; StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store) |
| Goals | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clubs | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes | Not published | Yes | Yes |
| Import/Export | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scan (barcode or page photo) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not published | Yes | Not published | Yes | Yes |
Each tracker, in alphabetical order
Basmo
A reading journal and session tracker with Kindle highlight sync, held back by a heavy tracking label.
Made by Book Vitals Inc.. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android.
- Logging
- Reading sessions, scheduler and library lists.
- 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.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free to start
- Basmo Premium: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US App Store)
- 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
BookBuddy
The best way to catalogue the physical books you own, with the most open import and export options here.
Made by Kimico, Ltd.. Platforms: iPhone, iPad.
- Logging
- ISBN scanning backed by the WorldCat catalogue.
- Stats and goals
- Books finished, pages read, top authors and genres; simpler than the leaders.
- Import, export and portability
- Imports CSV from Goodreads, LibraryThing and Google Books; exports CSV, PDF or HTML.
- Social and book clubs
- No clubs or social feed; sharing is an optional paid add-on.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free to start
- BookBuddy Pro (lifetime): $9.99
- Online Sharing: from $1.99 a month (optional)
- CSV import from Goodreads, LibraryThing and Google Books; export as CSV, PDF or HTML
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- Loan tracking and physical location for each book
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- BookBuddy Pro (Lifetime) $9.99
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- Powered by WorldCat
Source: kimicoapps.com · Checked Sep 2026
Bookly
Built around a reading timer that turns every session into stats, with a confusing set of Pro prices.
Made by TWODOOR GAMES SRL. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android.
- Logging
- ISBN scan plus a timer that logs pages and time per session.
- Stats and goals
- Reading speed, session stats, calendars and daily to yearly goals.
- Import, export and portability
- Goodreads import on Android; no export published.
- Social and book clubs
- Readathons and a Discord community, no in-app clubs.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free to start
- Bookly Pro: App Store lists options from $4.99 for one month to $29.99 for one year, plus a $79.99 Pro option
- Reading timer, reading speed, notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo
Source: getbookly.com · Checked Sep 2026
- Daily, monthly or yearly reading goals
Source: getbookly.com · Checked Sep 2026
- The app states it is for book tracking and management; the reading itself is not done in the app
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- Goodreads import
Source: Google Play · Checked Sep 2026
Fable
The most social tracker for club readers, with spoiler-free discussion spaces; deeper goals sit behind Fable Plus.
Made by Fable (Google Play lists the developer as Scribd, Inc.). Platforms: iPhone, Android, web.
- Logging
- Lists and quick adds; barcode scanning not published.
- Stats and goals
- Goals, streaks and stats free; weekly, monthly and multiple goals need Plus.
- Import, export and portability
- Imports from Goodreads (in-app or CSV); no export published.
- Social and book clubs
- Public and private clubs for books and TV, with spoiler-free discussion spaces.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free core app
- Fable Plus: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year
- Fable Plus $5.99/month, $49.99/year
Source: help.fable.co · Checked Sep 2026
- Plus adds multiple goals, weekly and monthly goals, and deeper stats
Source: help.fable.co · Checked Sep 2026
- Clubs for books and TV shows, public or private
Source: help.fable.co · Checked Sep 2026
- Google Play lists the developer as Scribd, Inc. (listing updated Sep 25, 2026)
Source: Google Play · Checked Sep 2026
Goodreads
The biggest catalogue and community, free, but with simpler stats, no public API and Amazon's data practices.
Made by Goodreads, Inc. (an Amazon company). Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web.
- Logging
- Barcode scanner and the largest catalogue, so most books are already listed.
- Stats and goals
- Annual Reading Challenge and Year in Books, but few charts.
- Import, export and portability
- Library export as CSV that other apps accept; the public API closed to new keys in December 2020.
- Social and book clubs
- The largest reader community, with friends, groups and online book clubs.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free, no subscription
- Launched January 2007; Amazon announced the acquisition on March 28, 2013
Source: goodreads.com/about/us · Checked Sep 2026
- Reported over 150 million members in September 2023
Source: Wikipedia · Checked Sep 2026
- API keys deactivated and no new keys issued from December 2020
Source: Wikipedia · Checked Sep 2026
- Barcode scanner, reading challenges, lists and online book clubs in the app
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
Hardcover
A polished reading tracker with a public API and one of the lightest privacy labels in this list.
Made by Hardcover LLC. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web.
- Logging
- Want to read, reading, read and did-not-finish statuses with lists and tags.
- Stats and goals
- Reading stats and goal tracking listed on the App Store.
- Import, export and portability
- Goodreads import plus a public GraphQL API for your own tools.
- Social and book clubs
- Follow readers and browse their shelves; we found no book clubs published.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free core app
- Supporter: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
- Goodreads import and reading stats and goals
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- GraphQL API with OAuth for developers
Source: docs.hardcover.app · Checked Sep 2026
- Supporter: $4.99 monthly, $49.99 yearly
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
Literal
A free, ad-free tracker that imports your Goodreads history straight from your public profile, with no paywalled social features.
Made by Literal GmbH. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, web (Android listed as coming soon).
- Logging
- Barcode scanning and shelves; fewer quick-update shortcuts than the leaders.
- 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.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store
- Optional membership: Plus $40 a year, Supporter $80 a year
- 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
The StoryGraph
The strongest all-round reading tracker: the deepest stats, easy Goodreads import and spoiler-aware buddy reads.
Made by The StoryGraph Limited. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web.
- Logging
- Barcode scanner and search; progress updates by page or percentage.
- Stats and goals
- The most detailed charts here: moods, pace, genres and ratings over time, plus reading challenges.
- Import, export and portability
- Imports your Goodreads shelves and offers a CSV export of your own data.
- Social and book clubs
- Buddy reads with spoiler-safe reactions and book clubs, with a smaller community than Goodreads.
Price, checked Sep 27, 2026
- Free core app
- StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
- Imports currently-reading, read, to-read and did-not-finish shelves from Goodreads, and turns custom shelves into tags
Source: thestorygraph.com · Checked Sep 2026
- Half and quarter-star ratings, did-not-finish and owned markers, content warnings
Source: thestorygraph.com · Checked Sep 2026
- Buddy reads with live reactions to specific parts of the book without fear of spoilers
Source: thestorygraph.com · Checked Sep 2026
- StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 monthly, $49.99 annual
Source: US App Store · Checked Sep 2026
- Founded by Nadia Odunayo; reported 5 million signups by January 2026
Source: Wikipedia · Checked Sep 2026
Questions about the tracker facts
Why do you not score or rank the trackers?
Trackers do many jobs, and which matters most depends on the reader. We publish one scored ranking, for one question: getting back into a book without spoilers. This page lists the trackers' facts instead, so you can weigh them yourself.
Is Magic Bookmark on this page?
No. Magic Bookmark is not a tracker: it does not log books, keep stats or run clubs. It keeps your exact place in a print book or audiobook. See its profile.
Where do these facts come from?
From each app's own store listing, website and help pages. Prices were checked September 27, 2026, and every key fact links to its source.