Literal 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 Literal, so you can match them to the reason you are leaving.
Why do readers look for Literal alternatives?
These points come from Literal's own store listing, website and help pages as checked in September 2026.
- Literal said in May 2026 that it is sunsetting the current version of Clubs; existing clubs still work in the meantime.
- There is no Android app yet: Android is listed as coming soon.
- Richer stats are listed as coming for members rather than available now.
- We found no session timer or place-keeping features published.
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 Literal
- Does not list clubs; Literal does. basmo.app
- Reading journal, highlight scanner, yearly goals, Kindle import. basmo.app
- Basmo Premium Monthly $4.99, Yearly $39.99. US App Store
BookBuddy
The best way to catalogue the physical books you own, with the most open import and export options here.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad
Price: Free to start; BookBuddy Pro (lifetime): $9.99; Online Sharing: from $1.99 a month (optional)
How it differs from Literal
- Does not list clubs; Literal does. US App Store
- CSV import from Goodreads, LibraryThing and Google Books; export as CSV, PDF or HTML. US App Store
- Loan tracking and physical location for each book. 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 Literal
- Does not list clubs; Literal does. getbookly.com
- Reading timer, reading speed, notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo. getbookly.com
- Daily, monthly or yearly reading goals. getbookly.com
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 Literal
- Does not list scan (barcode or page photo); Literal does. help.fable.co
- Fable Plus $5.99/month, $49.99/year. help.fable.co
- Plus adds multiple goals, weekly and monthly goals, and deeper stats. 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 Literal
- Launched January 2007; Amazon announced the acquisition on March 28, 2013. goodreads.com/about/us
- Reported over 150 million members in September 2023. Wikipedia
- API keys deactivated and no new keys issued from December 2020. 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 Literal
- Does not list clubs; Literal does. US App Store
- Does not list scan (barcode or page photo); Literal does. US App Store
- Goodreads import and reading stats and goals. US App Store
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 Literal
- 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
- Buddy reads with live reactions to specific parts of the book without fear of spoilers. 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 Literal alternatives
What is the best alternative to Literal?
It depends on why you are leaving. We list the other trackers with no scores; each card shows how it differs from Literal, with sources.
Can I move my history from Literal to another app?
Literal imports from a public Goodreads profile or a StoryGraph CSV file, and publishes a developer API. The import and export table shows what each app takes in and gives back.