8 Reading-Tracker Apps for Book Lovers

​​Bookshelf ​

Great for: Studious readers ​

What it is: Mobile app for iOS devices​

Price: Free, with a membership option for added features starting at $5.99/month ​​

Reading gets a boost from artificial intelligence with Bookshelf, which tracks your reading progress for an unlimited number of books and offers personalized, AI-backed recommendations to help choose your next read. The app can import your existing reading list from sources including Goodreads and Kindle, and an AI librarian is on hand for discussion and to create summaries, flashcards and more. Ready to review? Bookshelf will use your highlights and saved quotes to generate a daily reading recap and quizzes designed to boost retention. ​​

Bookly​

Great for: Goal-oriented optimizers​

What it is: Mobile app for iOS and Android devices​

Price: First 10 books are free; subscriptions start at $9.99/month​​

Think of Bookly like a fitness tracker for your reading habits. Tell the app which books you’re reading, then start up a “reading session” any time you crack one open: Bookly will track your pages and time reading for the past seven and 30 days, then estimate how long it’ll take you to finish at your current rate. Users can sign up for the chance to win prizes during one of the app’s readathons, held throughout the year. Paying subscribers get more features, such as unlimited books, in-depth stats (such as reading speed) and personalized reminders.​​

Bookmory ​

Great for: Visual notetakers ​

What it is: Mobile app for iOS and Android devices​

Price: Free, with an ad-free version for $3.49/month or $30.99/year​​

Bookmory lets you log your progress for books, e-books and audiobooks — and its added features make saving and sharing your favorite excerpts a breeze. The in-app editing platform allows you to decorate your favorite quotes with custom, visually striking backgrounds, and reading notes are backed up via Google Cloud. You’ll also receive a monthly calendar that displays which books you read on each day. ​The random book draw feature can even help you choose the next book from your to-read list.

The StoryGraph ​

Great for: Data lovers ​

What it is: Website, plus a mobile app for iOS and Android devices ​

Price: Free, with premium subscriptions for $4.99/month or $49.99/year

​​Looking for a statistical deep dive into your reading habits? The StoryGraph turns your data into an array of charts and graphs, including a log of how your reading activity changes over time. The app offers personalized recommendations and suggestions based on mood and pace filters, whether you’re looking for a lighthearted page-turner or a slower, reflective read. If you want to switch from Goodreads, users can import their reading lists and start tracking here with ease. ​​

Fable​

Great for: Book club enthusiasts ​

What it is: Mobile app for iOS and Android devices ​

Price: Free, with access to premium book clubs starting at $5.83 a month

​​Like other apps, Fable lets you build a virtual “bookshelf” and rate and review titles. But the real draw is its digital book clubs, which are centered around popular themes and genres, from romance to sci-fi. Some clubs are hosted by big-name actors and influencers — but any member can start one. With more than 1 million e-books available for purchase and hundreds more classic titles free to download, you can even do your assigned reading right in the app.

Reading List

Great for: Aspiring archivists 

What it is: Mobile app for iOS devices

Price: Free, with premium membership options starting at $2.00/month

True to its name, Reading List will track the titles you’re reading, recently finished, or plan to tackle next. This streamlined app allows you to easily record your start and finish dates for each book, create custom lists (try organizing your collection by genre or favorites) and add ratings and notes for each book. Curating your virtual library is straightforward — just search by author or title or scan your book’s barcode to import details like page count and publisher with ease.

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 16, 2020 . It has been updated to reflect new information.

Do it yourself​

Don’t overlook the humble notebook. Fans of the pen-and-paper planner system known as bullet journaling often track their reading habits using colorful, custom-drawn charts.​​

On a computer, something as simple as the Google Sheets spreadsheet tool or a general note-taking app such as Evernote or Notion (both are free, with paid subscription options) allows you to create and maintain reading lists, too.​​