BookOwl: Reading Tracker

BookOwl: Reading Tracker

Scan, Import & Organize Books

41 ratings
13 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 16, 2026
  • July 21, 2026

Features

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Organize your reading life with this free companion app. Build your personal library, track your progress, and customize your profile. Import data from other services and scan books instantly. Enjoy personalized recommendations and share your reading insights.

Barcode scanner for instant book addition
Import from Goodreads, StoryGraph, Audible, Libby
Customizable profile with aurora colors
Half and quarter-star rating system
Custom shelves and curated book lists
Reading progress tracking
Yearly reading goals and streaks
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What's New in BookOwl

2.5.5

July 21, 2026

Continuous bug fixes & improvements If BookOwl has been good to you, a quick rating helps other readers find it. — v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

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User reviews

Hopeful

I am hoping the bugs get worked out on this app. I enjoy it when it will open for me and not kick me off and close down constantly. Not sure why that is happening but it is.

Response from developer

Hey there! Thanks for the honest feedback. I’m working to address as much as I can. If you want to check out the latest version, I fixed some crashes. Otherwise, head to settings and there is a send feedback form that gives me some more details about what might be happening. Best, Phil

Great app!

This app is well polished and the interface is very nice to see and use! Highly recommend! Love it better then StoryGraph and good reads! Highly recommend and I don’t leave reviews like ever but I had to with this app! Now stop reading this and download the app already!

This App’s a Hoot

Loving BookOwl so far. Very user friendly. Expansive library, has all the books I’ve searched for. A fresh take on other book apps.

Getting back into reading

I’m getting back into reading more after grad school and I loved the ability to move my Goodreads books over to keep that history while also being able to better rate books with more distinction between them!!! So excited about the reader journey and the way reading will be more gamified to help me hit my reading goals this year!
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Excellent tool!

This app checks a lot of boxes for me. The ui/ux is clean and simple and it just works. Fills a great use case and plan on continuing to use the app!!

FAQ

How do I import my reading data into BookOwl?

BookOwl allows you to import your full reading history from Goodreads, StoryGraph, Audible (via OCR), or Libby (timeline import). This includes your ratings, shelves, and reading dates, ensuring a seamless transition.

Can I customize my profile in BookOwl?

Yes, BookOwl 2.0 features a redesigned profile with five tabbed sections: Overview, Collections, Reviews, Stats, and Personal. You can choose which reading stats are displayed prominently and customize the aurora colors and section arrangement.

What privacy options does BookOwl offer?

BookOwl provides three privacy options: Public, Friends Only, or Private. Visitors will see a clear banner explaining what information is shared, giving you complete control over your profile's visibility.

How does BookOwl handle book ratings?

BookOwl supports half-star and quarter-star ratings, allowing for more precise evaluation of books compared to standard whole-star systems.

Can I organize my books in BookOwl?

Absolutely. You can create custom shelves and curated book lists for any purpose, such as 'Beach Reads' or 'Book Club.' The app also offers filtering and searching capabilities to quickly find any book.

Does BookOwl offer personalized book recommendations?

Yes, BookOwl provides personalized recommendations based on your reading history. It also features author pages and a catalog of millions of books to explore.

Is BookOwl available on multiple devices?

BookOwl is available as an iOS app for on-the-go use and also has a web app at bookowlapp.com. Your data syncs seamlessly across all your devices.

How often is BookOwl updated?

The latest version of BookOwl is 2.0.2, and it was last updated on April 10, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.