# Pagebound: Social Book Tracker — Discuss books as you read them

> Social book tracking and discussion platform with gamified reading challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Pagebound LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pagebound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835603506)
- Category: Books, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 479 App Store ratings · 303 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412/reviews.md

## What is Pagebound?

Pagebound combines old-school internet forums with robust book tracking—every book has its own forum. We are indie, anti-AI, and built by 2 women. Discuss books as you read them, view reading stats, and earn points & badges for tracking your reading.

EXPERIENCE SOCIAL READING

Read with others, without the commitment of a book club. Whatever you’re currently reading, post thoughts, theories, ideas, reactions, and more to that book’s forum. Sort posts by % read to read along with people from all over the world. Anyone with that book in their library will see and can interact with your post, so it’s really easy to start discussions and make new reader friends.

VIEW READING STATISTICS & WRAPUPS

Everything you log on Pagebound powers robust reading statistics and monthly wrapups. Look back at your reading habits across beautiful charts and graphs. Share your reading progress at the end of each month with summary views.

GAMIFY BOOK TRACKING

Earn badges that reflect your reading taste by joining Quests. Accumulate points for logging your reading, sharing your thoughts, and contributing to the community. Showcase your badges on your profile and unlock fun rewards.

ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY

Plan your TBR (to-be read) by month or year. Rate books in half-star increments with sub-ratings for enjoyment, quality, characters, and plot. Track your books accurately with Interested, Paused, and DNF (did not finish) reading statuses. Mute books, track tandem reads, and more.

MAKE READER FRIENDS

Connect with other readers based on what you think, not what you look like. With anonymous profiles, no algorithm and private follower counts, we connect readers based on shared taste in books, not clout.

Terms of Use:

https://support.pagebound.co/terms_of_use

## Key features

- Book-specific discussion forums
- Gamified reading challenges
- Points and badge system
- Organize TBR lists
- Half-star book ratings
- Anonymous reader profiles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pagebound Royalty | $9.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Pagebound?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Obsessed with the app
- 👍 Amazing and user-friendly UI
- 🤝 Great social features and community
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🎯 Excellent for book tracking and planning
- 🙌 Refreshing alternative to Goodreads
- 🚫 No ads, AI, or corporate influence

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific language editions of books

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional spoilers in forums

**Most requested features**

- Save reading progress across forums
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 303)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412/reviews.md

### 5/5 — honestly the best thing ever

*2026-08-14*

this one is for the yappers & thinkers, for quest enthusiasts and people who generally like to challenge themselves while reading. it is immensely fun to browse the forums of a book, comment & discuss them, get recommendations via emoji and see your statistics. obsessed with the look of the app & website, spend more time on pagebound than on social media on some days :D

### 5/5 — Great little app

*2026-08-11, version 1.2.0*

I honestly adore this app. I use to just use good reads but this app was sooo thoughtfully made I just kept going back to it. I like how specific it is with tracking the books you’ve read and (the best part) I’ve gotten great book recommendations from other users for super specific things I was looking for. I love this damn app.

It has a lot of features that can be a bit much to keep track of but once u get the hang of it it’s so nice to use.

### 5/5 — Better than goodreads

*2026-08-10, version 1.2.0*

Love the forum feature, it’s so fun to see what other readers say at different stages of reading the book and being able to discuss as you’re reading instead of only having reviews. The rating system is also cool with the different categories to rate so you can get a more nuanced idea of the books strengths. Plus the whole interface is cute and aesthetic! I’ve been looking for a new book tracking app so I can switch over from goodreads and I finally found the one!

### 5/5 — Love this app & it doesn’t use AI

*2026-08-09, version 1.2.0*

Need I really say more?

### 5/5 — Finally - A Goodreads Replacement

*2026-08-08, version 1.2.0*

This book tracking app is the best! I’ve been looking for a Goodreads replacement for literal years, and Pagebound has done it. The interface is cute, the tracking options are versatile, and the app is actually social. I love how active the forums are. Plus, the cute badges for quests are a fun game-ified element. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Ladies FTW!

*2026-08-07, version 1.2.0*

LOVE this app 😭❤️ the visuals are so cute, the app AND website are easy to use, the devs update frequently, listen to feedback, and let us know about upcoming updates!

### 5/5 — LOVE!!!

*2026-08-07, version 1.2.0*

no AI, no data collecting, and the community is so welcoming!

### 5/5 — Such a fun community of readers!!

*2026-08-07*

I have been recommending PageBound to everyone I know who reads. I’ve been exploring new genres, having so much fun in the forums, and have read more books this year than ever before!! I absolutely love it and I highly recommend it. You get the most out of it by being active in the forums and community, and it’s a great time. Plus Quests, earning badges, and curated lists have lead me to reading new favourite books I never would have discovered otherwise!! On other social media platforms I tend to just lurk but this one makes you want to contribute and be part of it 💙

### 5/5 — The Best App for Readers

*2026-08-05, version 1.1.94*

Pagebound sparks amazing conversations about books. It’s so fun to share my thoughts about the books I’m reading. The community is amazing. I’ve been getting the best book recommendations since joining. Tell all your bookish friends!

### 5/5 — Fall in love with reading again

*2026-08-02*

I’ve never been more into books as I am now I’m on Pagebound. Book forums and read-alongs feel like you’re in a wholesome book club with friends. The women who run the app are constantly taking feedback and making improvements and somehow still have time to read so many books. The streaks and cute aesthetic motivates me to read without feeling manufactured. Looking forward to the day everyone is on Pagebound and off Goodreads.

## Frequently asked questions about Pagebound

### What does Pagebound do?

Pagebound is a social book tracking app that combines internet forums with reading progress tracking. It allows users to discuss books as they read them in dedicated forums for each title, earn points and badges for their reading activity, and organize their personal library.

### How does the social reading feature work?

Users can post their thoughts, theories, and reactions to a specific book's forum. Posts can be sorted by reading progress, allowing users to read along with others globally. Anyone with the book in their library can see and interact with these posts, facilitating discussions and connections with other readers.

### Is Pagebound free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This allows users to access core features without upfront cost, while offering additional value through optional purchases.

### What kind of books can I track and discuss?

You can track and discuss any book you add to your library. The app supports organizing your 'to-be-read' list, rating books with detailed sub-ratings, and marking books as 'paused' or 'did not finish'.

### How does Pagebound connect readers?

It connects readers based on shared literary tastes and discussion content, rather than follower counts or visual profiles. The platform emphasizes anonymous profiles and no algorithms to foster genuine connections around shared reading experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-19

- Bug fixes and performance updates

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-07

- Midnight theme (Dark mode) is now available!
- Many quality of life updates
- Bug fixes

### 1.1.94 — 2026-07-24

- Quality of life updates & bug fixes

### 1.1.93 — 2026-07-17

- Improved search (including search by emoji!)
- New ways to add books to our catalog
- Various quality of life update + bug fixes

### 1.1.92 — 2026-06-25

- Add a book to the Pagebound catalog with updated form submission
- Various bug fixes and improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*