Great little app
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.
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.
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Better than goodreads
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!
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Love this app & it doesn’t use AI
Need I really say more?
Finally - A Goodreads Replacement
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!
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Ladies FTW!
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!
LOVE!!!
no AI, no data collecting, and the community is so welcoming!
Such a fun community of readers!!
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 💙
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The Best App for Readers
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!
Fall in love with reading again
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.
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App aesthetic
I love the app design and colors btw!! So nice and colorful and whimsy-ish. I tried another app but the design was so pale and boring. This app stood out to me as so pretty and cute to look at I open it a lot 💕
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so cute and inviting! ive never felt like i had a true book community until i downloaded this app. everyone is your friend, and they are all so kind. this app is amazing. if you havent downloaded it yet, do it now!!!!!
community isnt the best
all i did was give an opinion and suddenly everyone's got their panties in a twist, i'd suggest just straight up using something else! this app sucks!
genuinely the cosiest & most efficient book-tracking app
love this app sm, so many features for free.
you can set which format & how many total pages/hours a book has, super efficient.
only things i'm hoping for in the future, even if just for paid supporters, is profile customisation. also tags in reviews, on top of having the custom bookshelves.
#stayantiai
you can set which format & how many total pages/hours a book has, super efficient.
only things i'm hoping for in the future, even if just for paid supporters, is profile customisation. also tags in reviews, on top of having the custom bookshelves.
#stayantiai
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Perfect book app
I’ve been using goodreads until now and wasn’t fully happy with it, then i found pagebound. Its is SO MUCH better than goodreads, with better design and better functions. There are unique ways to connect with people, for example the Reddit-like forum for each book. I especially love the query’s and lists who you can build similar to playlists. On top of that comes the beautiful design and the vow to never integrate AI in the algorithms of the app - there is nothing I could complain about
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Its the best book app right now
Exactly that, please support them, its wonderful
Not welcoming or a safe space
While I love the aesthetics of the app and several of its features such as quests and lists, I just don’t feel comfortable using it any longer which is a shame because I’ve been using the app since last year.
During my time on Pagebound, I’ve witnessed a handful of instances in which a user was being bullied by users with larger followings and the founders didn’t do anything about it. The platform has no moderation for behavior which makes it feel like a very unsafe space. Most recently, I witnessed a user be called a coward with a lack of reading comprehension for stating a simple opinion and blocking a user and the comment is STILL up weeks later despite flagging it multiple times. Another time, I witnessed a different user be bullied for days for daring to question how the titles for a sponsored quest were picked.
Adding to all of this, the founders have absolutely zero plans for enabling any kind of privacy options such as being able to make your profile private or only allowing specific users to comment on your posts. Since there is no moderation, the lack of privacy options makes the platform feel even more unsafe. There is an option to block users but blocking doesn’t feel good enough when a user is being bullied and dogpiled by users with larger followings and their friends.
Finally, any opinions that a user might have of the platform are not welcome unless they’re positive and praising of the platform. The moment you disagree with the founders or even slightly criticize the platform, you will be targeted and bullied. I’ve also noticed multiple users take a break from the platform for mental health reasons which is very indicative of the climate that’s being fostered on Pagebound.
I cannot say I recommend this app. In fact, I suggest looking for an alternative before you experience harm on this platform. The founders actively foster a cliquey community in which mean girl vibes abound.
Developer feedback not welcome on this review.
During my time on Pagebound, I’ve witnessed a handful of instances in which a user was being bullied by users with larger followings and the founders didn’t do anything about it. The platform has no moderation for behavior which makes it feel like a very unsafe space. Most recently, I witnessed a user be called a coward with a lack of reading comprehension for stating a simple opinion and blocking a user and the comment is STILL up weeks later despite flagging it multiple times. Another time, I witnessed a different user be bullied for days for daring to question how the titles for a sponsored quest were picked.
Adding to all of this, the founders have absolutely zero plans for enabling any kind of privacy options such as being able to make your profile private or only allowing specific users to comment on your posts. Since there is no moderation, the lack of privacy options makes the platform feel even more unsafe. There is an option to block users but blocking doesn’t feel good enough when a user is being bullied and dogpiled by users with larger followings and their friends.
Finally, any opinions that a user might have of the platform are not welcome unless they’re positive and praising of the platform. The moment you disagree with the founders or even slightly criticize the platform, you will be targeted and bullied. I’ve also noticed multiple users take a break from the platform for mental health reasons which is very indicative of the climate that’s being fostered on Pagebound.
I cannot say I recommend this app. In fact, I suggest looking for an alternative before you experience harm on this platform. The founders actively foster a cliquey community in which mean girl vibes abound.
Developer feedback not welcome on this review.
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everyone switch to pagebound and thank me later
far and away the best book tracking app on the market. imagine if goodreads had a ui that didn’t give you a headache, a nuanced rating system, discussion forums à la reddit, and reading “quests” you could join - that’s pagebound for you. the community is also much more active than i expected. consider me converted
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Love it except…
I love the aesthetic design, and how seamlessly I was able to add books by category to my library. Having to be different colors for interested, paused, to be read, really need it feel like I was actively engaging towards my yearly goal of finishing 10 books (yes a small amount but a struggle for me!).
On UI standpoint, the only thing I wish was a little bit more seamless, was how you could add books by looking at other people’s timelines, sometimes when I wanted to add a book to a private list rather than give it a tag, I would have to look up the book title instead, which ended up being a little bit cumbersome.
I also wish that this app almost had something of a book club with moderators, sometimes I scroll through the forums and the community would just be one mob identity that would sometimes bash on one person phrasing or difficult question.
I’m not sure if this is common in the book community. I know in other communities it is. Most people who download this app want to read and discuss, and I think having a side page towards that would help!
On UI standpoint, the only thing I wish was a little bit more seamless, was how you could add books by looking at other people’s timelines, sometimes when I wanted to add a book to a private list rather than give it a tag, I would have to look up the book title instead, which ended up being a little bit cumbersome.
I also wish that this app almost had something of a book club with moderators, sometimes I scroll through the forums and the community would just be one mob identity that would sometimes bash on one person phrasing or difficult question.
I’m not sure if this is common in the book community. I know in other communities it is. Most people who download this app want to read and discuss, and I think having a side page towards that would help!
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Love it!
Genuinely such a great app, and the co-founders keep making updates and improvements that the community wants. Feels like home 💕
App layout
The app itself and features seem great - the interface design maybe need a little work. I really don’t like the script font headers (“reading status shelves”, “custom shelves”) and either wish we could customize that or it be something else, it’s not the easiest font to read for ppl who have reading disabilities. the interface may also push away male audiences, not that pink and cursive = girly, but I think we all know how gender norms work LOL. Great app overall. Just some things to think about
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