Best Bookly alternatives: apps like Bookly: Book Scanner

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Bookly is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Bookly

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Scanning Books in Mind by SOFTWARE IN MIND

Find your favorite books
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This app uses your iPhone's camera to scan book covers and recognize text from a custom keyword list. It saves recognized text with date and location data, allowing you to filter and search your findings. Capture snapshots of the screen for later review.

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Oren: Reading & Book Tracker
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bookReadApp
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Book Nook – A Social Library
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Focus reading timer
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Bookshelf: Tracker & Catalog
Bookshelf: Tracker & Catalog
Bookshelf: Tracker & Catalog
Book tracking and cataloging
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Digitally catalog your physical book collection with this app. Organize your library using collections and tags, sort by various criteria, and view insightful statistics. Avoid buying duplicates by checking your inventory from any bookstore.

Digital book inventoryOrganize with collections and tagsSort by title, author, date
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Bookd: Reading Tracker & TBR
Bookd: Reading Tracker & TBR
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Book tracker and reading list
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Effortlessly track your reading progress, set personalized goals, and gain insights into your habits. Log reading sessions, monitor pages read, and unlock achievements to stay motivated. Discover new books with AI-powered recommendations.

Log reading progress and time spentDetailed reading statistics and insightsSet and achieve custom reading goals
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Book Tracker - ScanMyBook
Book Tracker - ScanMyBook
Book Tracker - ScanMyBook
Reading Lists, TBR, Book AI
Free

Easily scan book covers to instantly access details, receive personalized recommendations, and organize your reading lists. Discover new books and see what friends are reading with AI-powered insights.

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