Best The ARC Library alternatives: apps like The ARC Library

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like The ARC Library 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 The ARC Library

No Shelf Control#1

No Shelf Control by Tim Wood

Book tracker & reading timer
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Track your reading history and discover insightful statistics about your literary habits. Analyze your favorite authors, genres, and reading progress over time. This app makes monitoring your book consumption engaging and rewarding.

Nightstand - Book Tracking App#2

Nightstand - Book Tracking App by Octopus Kids Co. LLC

Track your TBR & fav reads
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9(10 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your reading life by tracking books you want to read and those you've finished. Add books to your TBR, sort them, and move them to your finished shelf to record ratings and reviews. Easily share book recommendations with friends.

Shelvd: Smart Book Tracker#3

Shelvd: Smart Book Tracker by Platform Thirteen

Track reading, keep Goodreads
Worth Considering
📚 Books
3.9(11 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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Book Social: Romantasy BookTok
Book Social: Romantasy BookTok
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Connect with fellow romantasy book lovers in a vibrant online community. Share recommendations, discuss tropes, and track your reading in a space designed for passionate readers. Discover new books and engage with authors.

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MyPocketShelf: Book Tracker
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MyPocketShelf: Book Tracker
Personal Book Library
Free

Easily track, organize, and manage your personal book collection. Scan books to check your library, catalog special editions, and create custom tags for detailed organization. View insightful statistics about your library's contents.

Scan books by barcodeTrack owned books and wishlistsCatalog special and signed editions
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Yearn Media
Yearn Media
Yearn Media
Where fantasy meets romance
Free

Discover over 1000 ebooks and audiobooks in the romantasy genre. Find your next obsession with a unique search system based on tropes, subgenres, and spice levels. Connect with a community of readers who share your tastes.

1000+ ebooks and audiobooksOffline reading and listeningCustomizable reading experience
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Phictly - Book & TV Clubs
Phictly - Book & TV Clubs
Phictly - Book & TV Clubs
Book, Movie & TV Clubs
Free

Connect with fellow fans in small, intimate clubs for books, TV shows, and movies. Enjoy spoiler-free discussions with guaranteed participation thanks to a 20-member limit. Find genuine connections and focused conversations.

Create or join clubs up to 20 membersSpoiler protection with custom paceClubs for books, TV shows, and movies
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Understory: Reading Tracker
Understory: Reading Tracker
Understory: Reading Tracker
Log books. Grow trees.
Free

This app helps you track your reading progress, set goals, and build a consistent reading habit. It features a unique plant aesthetic, social interaction with friends, and the ability to grow real-world trees by meeting reading objectives. Organize your library, share recommendations, and gain insights into your reading habits.

Track reading progress and log booksSet reading goals and streaksGrow real-world trees by meeting objectives
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Slovo: Book Journal & Tracker
Slovo: Book Journal & Tracker
Slovo: Book Journal & Tracker
Remember what you read
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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.

Capture reflections and quotesTrack reading progressPersonalize entries with notes
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