Best Stacks alternatives: apps like Stacks: Read with Friends

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Updated October 2026

Stacks: Read with Friends

Katherine Pully

🌐 Social Networking

📚 Books

Whether you want more options like Stacks or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Stacks

Stacks Books by STEPHEN REY MORENO

Book clubs without the clutter

Editor's Choice

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0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Thing City: Social Book Club by Sunder LLC

Reading Tracker & Reviews

Strong Contender

📚 Books

5.0(4 ratings)

Free

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Connect with other readers around the books you love. Share your thoughts, discover new titles through community discussions, and track your reading world. It's a social space for book enthusiasts to share insights and find like-minded individuals.

MyNextBooks by Erich Flock

Build your reading list

Worth Considering

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0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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BookBuds: Read with friends

Social book reading & friends

Free

This app transforms solo reading into a shared, motivating experience. Connect with friends virtually, track reading time automatically, and compete on leaderboards. It's designed to help you build reading habits and achieve your reading goals together.

Virtual bonfire reading sessionsAutomatic reading time trackingSocial reading leaderboards

Discover new and favorite books, movies, and games from your library. Search the full catalog, place holds, and manage your checkouts remotely. Renew eligible items and track due dates with ease.

Explore library catalogSearch for books, movies, gamesInclude eContent in searches

Personalized kids book boxes

Free

Receive a personalized monthly box of children's books tailored to your child's interests. This app allows you to manage your account, review books to refine future selections, and explore author and illustrator information. Keep the books you love and return or donate the rest.

Personalized monthly book boxesBook review for tailored curationAccount management

📚 Books

(51)

free with in-app purchases

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NOVELOUS Light Novels

Light Novels, Manga&Webtoons

Free

Explore a vast collection of official English light novels from Shogakukan, the origin of Japanese anime. Enjoy a free starting point with access to manga and webtoons as well.

Official English light novelsManga collectionWebtoons available

📚 Books

(300)

free with in-app purchases

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Pagebound: Social Book Tracker

Discuss books as you read them

Free

This app allows users to discuss books in real-time forums tied to specific titles. Earn points and badges for tracking your reading progress and engaging with the community. Organize your reading list, rate books, and connect with fellow readers based on shared literary tastes.

Book-specific discussion forumsGamified reading challengesPoints and badge system

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(525)

free with in-app purchases

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Bookshop.org: Ebook Reader

Buy Ebooks. Support Indies.

Free

Read your ebooks and discover new titles while supporting independent bookstores. All ebook purchases made through this platform directly benefit local bookshops, ensuring their continued success in the digital age.

Read ebooks from your libraryBrowse millions of ebooksAdd titles to wishlist

This augmented reality app transforms a picture book into a musical adventure. Point your device at illustrations to hear corresponding orchestral music, bringing stories to life with a unique soundtrack.

Augmented reality musical experiencePlays music from picture book illustrationsOrchestral music inspired by nature