BooLi vs ByTheBook

Manage your books, scan, track them (lent to who?), organise them (put them in lists, series, ...), share your book lists with your friends (you need to allow access), nobody or with the world (public lists). Follow friend's booklists (find them and request access to their lists).

Transform how you manage your book collection with ByTheBook - a stunning personal library app featuring a realistic 3D bookshelf that brings your reading life to life. YOUR LIBRARY, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED Display your books on a gorgeous 3D wooden bookshelf that you can browse with a simple swipe. Watch your collection grow as colorful spines fill the shelves, organized exactly how you like. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS • Scan barcodes instantly with your camera • Photograph entire bookshelves — our AI identifies every book • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Add books manually with custom details TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY • Mark books as Want to Read, Reading, Finished, or Did Not Finish • View your reading statistics and monthly progress • See your complete reading history at a glance SMART SERIES MANAGEMENT • Automatic series detection groups your books together • See which books you own and which ones you're missing • Never accidentally buy a duplicate again NEVER MISS A NEW RELEASE • Follow your favorite authors and series • Get notified when new books are published • Discover trending books and personalized recommendations LENDING MADE SIMPLE • Track books you've lent to friends • Remember who has what and when it's due • Keep your lending history organized DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ • AI-powered recommendations based on your taste • Browse trending books across genres • Build your want-to-read list DESIGNED FOR BOOK LOVERS • Beautiful light and dark themes • Elegant typography and thoughtful details • Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad Your personal library deserves better than a spreadsheet. Download ByTheBook and give your books the home they deserve.