Best BookNote alternatives: apps like BookNote - Book Tracker & TBR

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

BookNote 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 BookNote

Epilogue - Ambient Reading#1

Epilogue - Ambient Reading by Kris Puckett

Read naturally, capture easily
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.3(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app enhances your reading experience by allowing you to capture thoughts, quotes, and questions hands-free using voice commands. It intelligently organizes your notes and provides AI-powered insights, creating a beautiful and immersive way to engage with books.

Lex Reader#2

Lex Reader by LexBooks, Inc.

Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.6(13 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a versatile reading experience for books and audiobooks with customizable modes, extensive library access, and social features. It allows users to import their own content, sync progress across devices, and discover new reads through personalized recommendations and curated shelves.

Readwise Books#3

Readwise Books by Readwise, Inc

Reading & Book Tracking
Worth Considering
📚 Books
5.0(170 ratings)
Free
#93in Books
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This app allows you to buy, read, and track all your books in one place. It automatically logs your reading sessions and provides detailed metrics to help you improve. Share your reading progress with friends in a low-pressure social feed.

More apps like BookNote

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Bookshelf: Reading Tracker
Bookshelf: Reading Tracker
Bookshelf: Reading Tracker
Book Journal, Log & Library
Free

Organize your entire reading life, tracking physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Set reading goals, log sessions, save quotes, and visualize your progress with detailed statistics and a reading habits heat map. Discover new books and connect with friends.

Smart book organization with custom shelvesReading timer and session trackingSave quotes and notes with OCR
📚 Books
(39)
freemium
5
ReadHero: Book Tracker & TBR
ReadHero: Book Tracker & TBR
ReadHero: Book Tracker & TBR
Bookshelf Log & Reading List
Free

Enhance your reading comprehension and recall by tracking books, managing your library, and taking detailed notes. This app helps you remember what you've read through organized logs and personalized statistics.

Book collection overviewAdd books by search, barcode, or manual entryTrack reading progress and assign ratings
📚 Books
(141)
free with in-app purchases
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Cosy Case: Digital Bookshelf
Cosy Case: Digital Bookshelf
Cosy Case: Digital Bookshelf
Book Tracker & Reading Goals
Free

Create a visually appealing digital bookshelf to organize your reading. Earn rewards for reading milestones and customize your shelves with decorations. Track your progress, log reviews, and share your collection with friends.

Build a digital bookshelf with real book spinesImport books by scanning spines or using AIEarn badges and decorations for reading milestones
📚 Books
(104)
free with in-app purchases
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Book Tracker: Highlighted
Book Tracker: Highlighted
Book Tracker: Highlighted
Bookshelf, Notes & Quotes
Free

Capture, organize, and revisit key passages from your books with advanced text recognition. Create collections, add tags and notes, and easily export your highlights. Stop forgetting what you read and make your reading more impactful.

Text recognitionBook collectionsTags and notes
📚 Books
(751)
free with in-app purchases
8
Hardcover.app
Hardcover.app
Hardcover.app
Find & track books you love
Free

This app helps you organize and discover books. Track what you've read, create custom lists, and see what friends are reading. Set reading goals and share your thoughts on books.

Track read and to-read booksOrganize with lists and tagsSee friends' reading activity
📚 Books
(66)
free with in-app purchases
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Reading Journey: Book Tracker
Reading Journey: Book Tracker
Reading Journey: Book Tracker
Log your books, TBR & reviews
Free

Log your reading sessions, track your emotions, and discover your reading style. Easily import books, share your reactions visually, and manage your TBR list without pressure. Offers a fun and stress-free way to engage with your literary journey.

Log reading sessions and emotionsShare reading reactions visuallyQuick book import via scanning
📚 Books
(397)
freemium
10
Bookology: Book Tracker
Bookology: Book Tracker
Bookology: Book Tracker
Reading journal & bookshelf
Free

This app helps avid readers organize their book collection, track reading progress, and analyze their habits. It offers features like barcode scanning for easy book entry, customizable virtual bookshelves, and a reading timer with lock screen updates. Users can also capture notes, import data from other platforms, and view detailed reading statistics.

Library management with barcode scanningCustomizable virtual bookshelfReading timer with Live Activities
📚 Books
(976)
freemium