BookBuddy alternatives (2026)
Best Book Tracker Apps editors · Data refreshed 14 October 2026 · Editorial assessment
We do not score or rank trackers against each other. The seven other trackers below are listed alphabetically, each with its platforms, prices and two or three sourced differences from BookBuddy, so you can match them to the reason you are leaving.
Why do readers look for BookBuddy alternatives?
These points come from BookBuddy's own store listing, website and help pages as checked in September 2026.
- It runs on iPhone and iPad only; we found no Android or web app published.
- There are no clubs or social feed, and online sharing is an optional paid add-on from $1.99 a month.
- Its stats cover books finished, pages read, top authors and genres, simpler than the leaders.
Seven other trackers, alphabetically
Basmo
A reading journal and session tracker with Kindle highlight sync, held back by a heavy tracking label.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: Free to start; Basmo Premium: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US App Store)
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Reading journal, highlight scanner, yearly goals, Kindle import. basmo.app
- Basmo Premium Monthly $4.99, Yearly $39.99. US App Store
- Kindle and Notion sync; quote editor for shareable designs. US App Store
Bookly
Built around a reading timer that turns every session into stats, with a confusing set of Pro prices.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: 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
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Reading timer, reading speed, notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo. getbookly.com
- Daily, monthly or yearly reading goals. getbookly.com
- The app states it is for book tracking and management; the reading itself is not done in the app. US App Store
Fable
The most social tracker for club readers, with spoiler-free discussion spaces; deeper goals sit behind Fable Plus.
Platforms: iPhone, Android, web
Price: Free core app; Fable Plus: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Publishes clubs; BookBuddy does not list it. help.fable.co
- Does not list scan (barcode or page photo); BookBuddy does. help.fable.co
- Fable Plus $5.99/month, $49.99/year. help.fable.co
Goodreads
The biggest catalogue and community, free, but with simpler stats, no public API and Amazon's data practices.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web
Price: Free, no subscription
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Publishes clubs; BookBuddy does not list it. goodreads.com/about/us
- Launched January 2007; Amazon announced the acquisition on March 28, 2013. goodreads.com/about/us
- Reported over 150 million members in September 2023. Wikipedia
Hardcover
A polished reading tracker with a public API and one of the lightest privacy labels in this list.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web
Price: Free core app; Supporter: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Does not list scan (barcode or page photo); BookBuddy does. US App Store
- Goodreads import and reading stats and goals. US App Store
- GraphQL API with OAuth for developers. docs.hardcover.app
Literal
A free, ad-free tracker that imports your Goodreads history straight from your public profile, with no paywalled social features.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, web (Android listed as coming soon)
Price: Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store; Optional membership: Plus $40 a year, Supporter $80 a year
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Publishes clubs; BookBuddy does not list it. literal.club/guides
- Import from Goodreads direct from your public profile, no CSV needed; StoryGraph CSV also supported. literal.club/guides
- Clubs of any size, public or private, are free. literal.club/book-club-app
The StoryGraph
The strongest all-round reading tracker: the deepest stats, easy Goodreads import and spoiler-aware buddy reads.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web
Price: Free core app; StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
How it differs from BookBuddy
- Publishes clubs; BookBuddy does not list it. thestorygraph.com
- Imports currently-reading, read, to-read and did-not-finish shelves from Goodreads, and turns custom shelves into tags. thestorygraph.com
- Half and quarter-star ratings, did-not-finish and owned markers, content warnings. thestorygraph.com
Not a tracker: Magic Bookmark keeps your exact place in a print book or audiobook and can be used alongside any of these.
Questions about BookBuddy alternatives
What is the best alternative to BookBuddy?
It depends on why you are leaving. We list the other trackers with no scores; each card shows how it differs from BookBuddy, with sources.
Can I move my history from BookBuddy to another app?
BookBuddy imports CSV files from Goodreads, LibraryThing and Google Books, and exports CSV, PDF or HTML. The import and export table shows what each app takes in and gives back.