# Marginalia: Book Quotes — Save Quotes, Build Wisdom

> Digital commonplace book for saving, organizing, and revisiting book quotes. (iPhone/iPad app by OKMIN LEE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-book-quotes/id6753642717 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OKMIN LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501145758)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2025-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-book-quotes/id6753642717/reviews.md

## What is Marginalia?

Marginalia – Words Worth Keeping

Every book holds passages that speak to you. Marginalia helps you capture, organize, and revisit the quotes that matter most. Build your personal library of wisdom, one highlight at a time.

Why Do Brilliant Passages Slip Away?

You read something profound. You underline it. You close the book. And somehow, that perfect sentence fades from memory. Marginalia ensures your favorite passages never get lost.

CAPTURE – Save What Resonates

Your Digital Commonplace Book
• Photograph quotes directly from physical books
• Type or paste passages you want to remember
• Tag quotes by theme, mood, or personal meaning
• Automatic book and page tracking

READ – Track Your Reading Life

Smart Reading Management
• Organize your library: reading, finished, want to read
• Quick book entry with barcode scanning
• Auto-fill book details via Google Books API
• Visual reading progress at a glance

RECORD – Document Every Session

Reading Timer & Session Logs
• Focus timer for distraction-free reading
• Beautiful session cards showing time and pages
• Capture your reading mood and thoughts
• Quick-log past sessions anytime

REFLECT – See Your Reading Patterns

Insights & Statistics
• Heatmap calendar showing your reading streaks
• Track pages read and hours invested
• Monitor your growing quote collection
• Celebrate reading milestones

REVISIT – Rediscover Your Highlights

Quote Library & Widgets
• Browse all quotes by book, tag, or date
• Home screen widgets featuring random quotes
• Daily inspiration from your own collection
• Export and share your favorite passages

Privacy First
• All data stored locally on your device
• No cloud sync, no account required
• Your quotes remain yours alone

Beautifully Crafted
• Clean, intuitive interface
• Seamless light and dark mode
• Smooth animations throughout
• Easy onboarding to get started

With Marginalia:
• Never lose a meaningful quote again
• Build a personal anthology of wisdom
• Transform scattered highlights into a curated collection
• Make your reading count

Start building your library of quotes today.
Great books leave marks. Marginalia keeps them.

## Key features

- Photograph or type book quotes
- Tag quotes by theme
- Organize reading lists
- Barcode scanning for book entry
- Reading focus timer
- Reading statistics and heatmap
- Home screen quote widgets

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-book-quotes/id6753642717/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 버그들만 좀 해결해 주세요

*2026-01-05*

그거 빼고는 굳굳

### 4/5 — Nice idea

*2025-12-10*

I think the idea of this app is fun, but unfortunately I have some difficulty using it. Searching for books to add in the app usually doesn’t work since it seems to have a limited search catalogue. Even if I search by author or ISBN, nothing shows up. Since I mostly read e-books I can’t scan a barcode. I know you can manually add the information, but very inconvenient and it’s just not fun and it makes me less inclined to use the app. Also, I mostly read ebooks. Ebooks aren’t well measured through page numbers, so tracking doesn’t really work for me. It would be nice to have a percentage option. Honestly, if this app had more reviews I’d give it three stars because it has little functionality for me, but I dont want to make the lower since I think with more quality of life updates it would be great. I love the idea of the app and how it makes a ticket for every reading session. The quote capturing is very nice, and I enjoy seeing the statistics. Unfortunately in this state I don’t see myself using it. Also I was very confused by the name change, which is just a comment. If the reading tracking functioned more like storygraph where I can track by percentage and it had an accurate search system, I think it would be amazing. Do consider audiobooks and ebooks when factoring tracking reading. This review is mostly criticism, but I really do think this is a great idea.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your detailed and constructive feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

I'm happy to let you know that we've just released an update that addresses your main concerns:

I've expanded our search system to query multiple sources simultaneously (Google Books, Open Library, and Naver Books). Previously, search was limited to a single Korean-focused API, which explains why many books weren't showing up. The new multi-provider system should significantly improve coverage for international titles.

You can now choose your book format (physical, e-book, or audiobook) when adding books:
  - E-books: Track by percentage with an intuitive slider
  - Audiobooks: Track by listening time (hours/minutes)
  - Physical books: Continue using page numbers

Regarding the name change - I understand the confusion, and I appreciate your patience during the transition.

Please try updating the app and let me know if the new features work better for your reading workflow. Your feedback is invaluable in making this app more useful for all readers!

## Frequently asked questions about Marginalia

### Does Marginalia have ads?

Yes, Marginalia contains advertisements. As a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and maintenance.

### How much does Marginalia cost?

Marginalia is available for free. There are no upfront costs or subscription fees to use the application.

### What devices does Marginalia support?

Marginalia is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed to run on iOS operating systems.

### Is Marginalia suitable for children?

Marginalia has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. The content is generally appropriate for young readers.

### How often is Marginalia updated?

Marginalia was last updated on March 25, 2026, with version 1.2026.0325. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add new features.

### How does Marginalia handle user data privacy?

Marginalia prioritizes privacy by storing all data locally on your device. No cloud sync or account is required, ensuring your quotes remain private.

### Can I export my quotes from Marginalia?

Yes, Marginalia allows you to export and share your favorite passages. This feature helps you easily share meaningful quotes with others.

### What is the user sentiment for Marginalia based on reviews?

Marginalia has a high rating of 4.5 stars from 2 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its functionality for saving and organizing book quotes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2026.0325 — 2026-03-25

You can now choose which quote to display on your widget. Long-press the widget and select "Edit Widget" to see your saved quotes. Favorites appear first, and selecting "Auto" shows a new quote each day.
Improved widget layout with approximately 30% more space for displaying quotes.

### 1.2026.0310 — 2026-03-10

You can now choose which quote to display on your widget. Long-press the widget and select "Edit Widget" to see your saved quotes. Favorites appear first, and selecting "Auto" shows a new quote each day.
Improved widget layout with approximately 30% more space for displaying quotes.

### 1.2026.0308 — 2026-03-08

You can now choose which quote to display on your widget. Long-press the widget and select "Edit Widget" to see your saved quotes. Favorites appear first, and selecting "Auto" shows a new quote each day.
Improved widget layout with approximately 30% more space for displaying quotes.

### 1.2026.0226 — 2026-02-26

You can now choose which quote to display on your widget. Long-press the widget and select "Edit Widget" to see your saved quotes. Favorites appear first, and selecting "Auto" shows a new quote each day.
Improved widget layout with approximately 30% more space for displaying quotes.

### 1.2026.0225 — 2026-02-25

You can now choose which quote to display on your widget. Long-press the widget and select "Edit Widget" to see your saved quotes. Favorites appear first, and selecting "Auto" shows a new quote each day.
Improved widget layout with approximately 30% more space for displaying quotes.

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