# Folio: Book Friends & Journal — Reading Tracker & Buddy Reads

> Social app for making friends and finding relationships through shared reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Yu-Ting Liao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-friends-and-journal/id6771667110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yu-Ting Liao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818270595)
- Category: Books, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 285 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-28
- Monetization: free

## What is Folio?

Get to know someone, one book at a time.
Or simply read a good book to the end.

Folio is an app for people who read. Use it on your own to track your books, jot down thoughts, keep a little reading journal and decorate your own book room. Or find someone to read with, and get to know each other as you finish a book together.


- Reading journal

Read a little every day, and keep every day of it.

• Check in with a photo of what you're reading, how far you got and a few words. No photo? Check in anyway
• Every reading day becomes a square on your calendar
• "Start reading" is a quiet timer. Log the page you reached and your shelf moves forward
• Set a goal: read a few days a week, finish a number of books this month or this year, or work through a list
• Get a stack of recap cards each month, turn a favorite line into a quote card, or lay this month's books onto a phone wallpaper
• Scan a page and a passage becomes the text of a sticky note


- Everyone's sticky notes

Every book has a public wall where you can see what other readers left at the same part of the book.

• The wall is split into six bands by reading progress, and each band opens as you read on, so later parts stay hidden until you get there
• Post a note to the wall if you like, anonymously if you prefer, and take it back any time
• Tap a nickname to see what that reader wrote on other books, and add them as a friend
• Rate books from one to five stars and read reviews. No one sees how many stars you gave


- A room of your own

Folio works as your private reading log too: books, sticky notes and reflections. Matching is an option, not a requirement. Decorate a virtual book room with backgrounds and ornaments, arrange your books, and pin notes outside for visitors. Keep it private, share a link, or make it public.


- Three stances, mutual respect

Pick why you're here so others know what you're looking for:
• Reading friends only: just looking for people to read with
• Looking for fate: hoping books lead to deeper bonds
• Open to either: depends on the person and the book

Your stance changes who you see on Explore. Respect goes both ways.


- Reading together

1. Post an invitation for a book you want to read, and say what kind of reading partner you hope for
2. Others apply with a short form about how they'd like to read
3. Once you match, you share a co-reading room. Free chat unlocks after you both reach 25% and each leave a sticky note on the room's wall
4. Finish with a reflection you can turn into a share image for Instagram or Threads


- Drift bottles

Send one drift bottle a day to a reader you don't know yet. It washes up with someone in the evening, who can keep it, write back or let it drift on. Until you both choose to be pen pals, each of you only sees "a reader far away".


- What we believe

Quality over quantity. Up to five posts a day. No read receipts, no online status, no leaderboards. Time to get to know each other before chatting freely.


- For readers who mean it

Folio is for people aged 18 and over. No swiping, and no photos of yourself required. Report or block anyone who makes you uncomfortable; we review every report. You can delete your account any time in Settings.


- Support Folio

Two plans, Supporter and Super Supporter, billed monthly or yearly. Supporters get every background, paper and layout, cloud backup of their check-in photos so they follow you to a new phone, more book rooms and custom book spines. All core features are free.

New subscribers can try it free for 3 days. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, your chosen plan starts and you are charged. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Cancel any time in your App Store subscription settings.

Terms of Service: https://foliomatch.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://foliomatch.app/privacy

## Key features

- Shared reading experiences
- Three user intentions for interaction
- Four-stage co-reading process
- Personal digital bookshelf
- Progress-based chat unlocking
- Shareable reading summaries

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Super Supporter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Supporter Plan · Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Super Supporter Plan · Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Is Folio safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Folio.

## Is Folio legit?

Folio: Book Friends & Journal has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Folio is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Folio

### What is Folio 以書會友?

Folio 以書會友 is a social networking app designed for users to connect with others through shared reading experiences. It focuses on building deeper relationships by using books as a starting point for conversation and connection.

### How does Folio 以書會友 work?

Users can post an invitation for a book they want to read, and others can apply to co-read. Once matched, a co-reading room unlocks after both users reach 25% progress, allowing for conversation and note-sharing.

### Can I use Folio 以書會友 for dating?

Yes, Folio 以書會友 offers an option to find potential romantic connections through shared reading. However, it also caters to users looking purely for friendship or a more casual reading companion.

### What are the co-reading stages in Folio 以書會友?

The co-reading process involves four stages: posting an invitation, applying to join, co-reading with progress-based chat unlocking, and finally, organizing notes into a shareable纪念卡 (memory card).

### Is Folio 以書會友 free to use?

Yes, Folio 以書會友 is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, focusing on a pure user experience.

### What is the age rating for Folio 以書會友?

Folio 以書會友 is designed for users aged 17 and above. The app emphasizes mature interactions and thoughtful engagement with literature.

### How often is Folio 以書會友 updated?

The latest version of Folio 以書會友 is 1.0.11, and it was last updated on July 21, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What devices does Folio 以書會友 support?

Folio 以書會友 is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is optimized for iOS users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.19 — 2026-10-28

Folio v1.0.19

【Fixed in this version】
• Fixed a crash on iPhone when opening "Phone wallpaper" or choosing "Books" for your days
【A reading journal for every day you read】
• Check in with a photo of what you're reading, how far you got and a few words
• Every reading day becomes a square on your calendar
• No photo? Check in anyway and add one later
• Post the photo and your words to the book's sticky wall in one go
• The words in your check-ins are saved to the cloud and come back on a new phone

【Start reading: a quiet timer】
• Pick a scene: a rainy window, by the fireplace, next to the piano, or lights out
• Set a timer if you like. When time's up you get a gentle nudge, never a hard stop
• Log the pages you read and your shelf progress moves forward

【Reading goals】
• Read a few days a week, finish a number of books this month or this year, or work through a list
• Every book you finish takes its place on your little shelf

【Recaps and sharing】
• A stack of recap cards each month, ready to save and share
• Turn a favorite line into a quote card with the cover or your photo
• Lay this month's books onto a calendar wallpaper for your phone

【Every book gets its own page】
• Your start and finish dates and your check-in photos for the book, all in one place
• Scan a page: snap a passage and it becomes your sticky-note text, vertical text included (10 free scans a month)

【Your reader's card】
• Tap your avatar on the Me tab to open your reader's card. Flip it, or save it as an image
• Others can see it by default, and you can turn that off on the card's page

【Support Folio】
• New yearly plans: pay for 8 months, read for 12
• First-time subscribers can try it free for 3 days
• Supporters can use every background, paper and layout
• Supporters' check-in photos, uploaded backgrounds and quote card drafts are backed up automatically, with location data removed from photos first

【Fixes and tweaks】
• "Post it" now sits right next to where you write
• Removed the unused microphone permission
• Better layouts with larger text sizes
• Bug fixes

[Dev's note]: I spent almost a month building reading features, and I've just started sending out my résumé, so wish me luck!!! Please keep supporting Folio, and we'll keep reading with you ~

### 1.0.18 — 2026-10-27

Folio v1.0.18

【A reading journal for every day you read】
• Check in with a photo of what you're reading, how far you got and a few words
• Every reading day becomes a square on your calendar
• No photo? Check in anyway and add one later
• Post the photo and your words to the book's sticky wall in one go
• The words in your check-ins are saved to the cloud and come back on a new phone

【Start reading: a quiet timer】
• Pick a scene: a rainy window, by the fireplace, next to the piano, or lights out
• Set a timer if you like. When time's up you get a gentle nudge, never a hard stop
• Log the pages you read and your shelf progress moves forward

【Reading goals】
• Read a few days a week, finish a number of books this month or this year, or work through a list
• Every book you finish takes its place on your little shelf

【Recaps and sharing】
• A stack of recap cards each month, ready to save and share
• Turn a favorite line into a quote card with the cover or your photo
• Lay this month's books onto a calendar wallpaper for your phone

【Every book gets its own page】
• Your start and finish dates and your check-in photos for the book, all in one place
• Scan a page: snap a passage and it becomes your sticky-note text, vertical text included (10 free scans a month)

【Your reader's card】
• Tap your avatar on the Me tab to open your reader's card. Flip it, or save it as an image
• Others can see it by default, and you can turn that off on the card's page

【Support Folio】
• New yearly plans: pay for 8 months, read for 12
• First-time subscribers can try it free for 3 days
• Supporters can use every background, paper and layout
• Supporters' check-in photos, uploaded backgrounds and quote card drafts are backed up automatically, with location data removed from photos first

【Fixes and tweaks】
• "Post it" now sits right next to where you write
• Removed the unused microphone permission
• Better layouts with larger text sizes
• Bug fixes

[Dev's note]: I spent almost a month building reading features, and I've just started sending out my résumé, so wish me luck!!! Please keep supporting Folio, and we'll keep reading with you ~

### 1.0.17 — 2026-09-27

Folio v1.0.17 更新

【英文書也找得到了】
• 書名打英文，就找得到收錄的英文書

【同名的書，不再搞混】
• 書名一樣的不同本書會各自分開，點「不是這本？」就能換
• 書目有錯，可以從書頁回報

【把書單一起帶過來】
• 在「設定」匯入 Goodreads 或 StoryGraph 的書單

【書房的書，可以用書封當書背】
• 佈置書房時，書背可以直接換成書封，每個人都能用

【漂流瓶多一層保護】
• 成為筆友之前，對方只會看到「遠方的讀者」
• 回信之後，看得到你的信還在漂流

【調整與修正】
• 手機字體調大時，字不會再被切掉
• 若干錯誤修正

[工程師碎碎唸]：最近才決定更往社群方向發展，結果朋友就傳來捷報，又有一對情侶因為 Folio 在一起了OAO 恭喜他們 ~

### 1.0.16 — 2026-09-16

Folio v1.0.16 更新

【大家的便利貼】
• 每一本書都有一面公開的便利貼牆，可以看別人在這本書裡寫了什麼
• 寫便利貼時勾一下就能貼上去，也可以匿名
• 便利貼依閱讀進度分成六段，還沒讀到的段落不會打開，不用怕被劇透
• 點別人的暱稱，可以看他在其他書上寫的便利貼，想法相近就加好友

【有些東西換了位置】
• 底部第二格從「貼文」換成「書圈」，大家的便利貼就在那裡
• 原本的「我的貼文」搬到「探索」頁右上角

【不用一直回去看有沒有新的】
• 有人喜歡你的便利貼，或你在讀的書有新的便利貼，都會提醒你
• 點開提醒會直接跳到那張便利貼所在的段落
• 牆上會畫一條線，標出你上次看到哪裡

【調整與修正】
• 從書櫃刪掉一本書，書房裡擺的那本也會一起收走
• 整理書櫃時按返回是結束整理，不會離開 App
• 調整放大字級時的排版
• 改善英文介面與封面顯示
• 修正其他錯誤

[工程師碎碎唸]：做了一個讓大家一起寫字的地方，希望大家把便利貼塞滿滿的！才不枉費我抓了那麼多蟲蟲

### 1.0.15 — 2026-09-04

Folio v1.0.14 更新

【支持 Folio】
• 「我」的頁面新增支持入口，分成支持與超級支持兩種
• 支持者可以開更多間書房，從 3 間變成 10 間，超級支持是 50 間
• 支持後會拿到一張專屬徽章
• 取消之後書房都會留著，一樣能參觀、分享和改名，可以自己選 3 間繼續佈置，沒選到的不會消失，只是暫停佈置

【自己的書背自己調（支持者專屬）】
• 從佈置模式的「書背」分頁進去調整
• 書名可以選擇顯示或隱藏，想讓書背乾乾淨淨也可以
• 字體有七種可以挑，字級和字距都能調，字的顏色有二十種可以選
• 可以整間書房統一設定，也可以單獨改某一本

【書房佈置更順手】
• 擺飾可以縮得更小、也能放得更大
• 擺好的角度不會再被自動修正

【調整與修正】
• 房間裡的用詞統一改成「書房」，不再跟「書櫃」混著用
• 修正若干穩定度問題

[工程師碎碎唸]：在 Threads 看到大家 po 出自己的書房，擺得比我好看太多，做的人反而是最不會擺的那個。。。

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