Hardcover.app vs Just Book Log

Hardcover is a book tracking app with a social side, built for readers, not algorithms. Add books you’ve read or want to read. Keep your library tidy with lists and tags. See what your friends are reading, explore trending picks, and discover hidden gems through curated lists. Rate, review, and share your thoughts. Make your profile public, private, or friends-only—your reading, your rules. Set goals, track your stats, and find your reading rhythm. We use Apple's standard Terms of Service (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Just Book Log is a simple, beautiful reading companion for people who love to remember what they’ve read—and discover what to read next. TRACK WHAT YOU’VE READ Search for any book and log it in seconds. We pull in the title, author, cover art, and publication year automatically. Record the year you read it, add private notes, and capture a favorite quote or one-sentence review. RATE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT BOOKS Go deep with ratings for setting, plot, climax, ending, character development, hook, and writing style—or switch to a single overall score. Your average is calculated for you so every log feels complete. SHARE REVIEWS THAT LOOK GREAT Generate a square, social-ready image with the cover, your star rating, and your quote—perfect for Instagram or your camera roll. Share a text-friendly reading list with friends, or send them a link to get the app. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ Explore 18 curated genres with 50 hand-picked titles each—classics, modern hits, and hidden gems. Read a short synopsis before you commit, add picks to your Want to Read list, and see what you’ve already finished with a clear READ stamp. PICKED FOR YOU After you log and rate books, get personalized recommendations based on your taste—like reaching for the next book in a series or finding stories similar to ones you loved. WANT TO READ Keep a separate list for books you plan to read—add them from search or straight from any recommendation. Just Book Log stays focused: no clutter, no pressure—only your reading life, organized and easy to share.