Best Reading Journal alternatives: apps like Reading Journal - Book Tracker

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Reading Journal is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Reading Journal

Reading Journal#1

Reading Journal by Zawaar Abbas Dad

Track books. Build habits.
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.3(7 ratings)
Free
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Organize your reading life by tracking books, visualizing progress, and cultivating lasting reading habits. Keep all your reading statistics and personal reflections in one central, attractive location.

Slovo: Book Journal & Tracker#2

Slovo: Book Journal & Tracker by Good Products Lab

Remember what you read
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9(32 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you capture reflections, track reading progress, and discover insights about your literary journey. Personalize entries with notes, rate books, and set reading goals to make your bookshelf a living journal.

Bookshelf: Reading Tracker#3

Bookshelf: Reading Tracker by Tiago Almeida

Book Journal, Log & Library
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8(44 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your entire reading life, tracking physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Set reading goals, log sessions, save quotes, and visualize your progress with detailed statistics and a reading habits heat map. Discover new books and connect with friends.

More apps like Reading Journal

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BookMiles - TBR Book Tracker
BookMiles - TBR Book Tracker
BookMiles - TBR Book Tracker
Bookshelf and reading list
Free

Organize your personal library and reading lists with a powerful book tracker. Manage your TBR, current reads, and completed books, set reading goals, and extract text from books by photo. Track your reading habits and celebrate achievements.

Organize TBR, current, and completed booksExtract text from books by photoSet and track reading goals
📚 Books
(15)
freemium
5
BookPine: Book Tracker & Stats
BookPine: Book Tracker & Stats
BookPine: Book Tracker & Stats
Reading Log, Goals & Insights
Free

Track your reading, set personalized goals, and gain insights into your habits. Organize your library with custom shelves, genres, and tags. Connect with friends through reading circles and share your progress.

Log books and track reading progressSet reading goals and challengesOrganize library with custom shelves and tags
📚 Books
(86)
freemium
6
Reading Journey: Book Tracker
Reading Journey: Book Tracker
Reading Journey: Book Tracker
Log your books, TBR & reviews
Free

Log your reading sessions, track your emotions, and discover your reading style. Easily import books, share your reactions visually, and manage your TBR list without pressure. Offers a fun and stress-free way to engage with your literary journey.

Log reading sessions and emotionsShare reading reactions visuallyQuick book import via scanning
📚 Books
(402)
freemium
7
Shelvd: Smart Book Tracker
Shelvd: Smart Book Tracker
Shelvd: Smart Book Tracker
Track reading, keep Goodreads
Free

Effortlessly log your reading progress by simply taking a photo of any page. This app organizes your library visually, tracks detailed reading statistics, and syncs with Goodreads. It also facilitates book club participation and helps manage your to-read list.

Photo-based page loggingVisual book shelvesGoodreads synchronization
📚 Books
(11)
free with in-app purchases
8
Readory: Book Tracker
Readory: Book Tracker
Readory: Book Tracker
Bookshelf, Reading Log & TBR
Free

This app helps readers track their reading habits, log books, and journal their thoughts. It offers a reading timer with ambient sounds, detailed statistics, and goal setting to enhance the reading experience. All your reading data is stored locally for privacy.

Track reading status (Currently Reading, Finished)Immersive reading timer with ambient soundsCreate highlights and voice/photo notes
📚 Books
(17)
freemium
9
Reading Log: Book Tracker
Reading Log: Book Tracker
Reading Log: Book Tracker
Simple Book Progress Tracker
Free

Organize your reading with a simple book progress tracker. Manage your library, discover trending titles, and receive personalized recommendations. Set reminders and goals to stay motivated on your reading journey.

Bookshelf organizationTrending book discoveryPersonalized recommendations
📚 Books
(12)
free
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Book Tracker & Reading Journal
Book Tracker & Reading Journal
Book Tracker & Reading Journal
Log & Track Stat,TBR,Organizer
Free

Log and manage your reading with this comprehensive companion app. Track progress, set goals, and organize your personal library with custom categories. Stay motivated with detailed statistics and reminders to enhance your reading journey.

Build personal libraryOrganize into custom categoriesTrack reading progress
📚 Books
(8)
free with in-app purchases