Best Book Journal Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our book journal list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Book Journal Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TBR - BookshelfTBR - BookshelfFree4.5★ (4.4K)YesYesNov 2026
2Bookjournal.appBookjournal.appFree4.5★ (251)NoYesOct 2026
3Bookly: Book TrackerBookly: Book TrackerFree4.6★ (63K)YesYesNov 2026
4Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8★ (761K)NoNoNov 2026
5Slovo: Book Journal & TrackerSlovo: Book Journal & TrackerFree4.9★ (30)NoYesOct 2026
6Reading JournalReading JournalFree4.3★ (7)NoNoOct 2026
7Book Journal & Tracker - AliaBook Journal & Tracker - AliaFree2.5★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
8Bookmory - reading trackerBookmory - reading trackerFree4.8★ (16K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Book Journal

TBR - Bookshelf#1

TBR - Bookshelf by TBR - Bookshelf, LLC

Book Tracker, Reading List
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.5😐(4.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#35in Books
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Easily track books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished. Rate and review books, log favorite moments, and discover new reads. Set yearly reading goals and celebrate milestones with fun animations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Cute and visually appealing
  • 📚 Helpful for tracking reading progress
  • 🌟 Unique rating system

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 No account/sync option to prevent data loss
  • 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Limited book database, hard to find some titles
Bookjournal.app#2

Bookjournal.app by Rowan Trollope

Track and share your reading
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.5😐(251 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily log books you've read, record ratings, thoughts, and notes. Enhance your entries with stickers and share your favorite reads with others. This app offers a convenient digital alternative to traditional reading journals.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Half-star rating option
  • 📚 Good for tracking reading progress
  • ✨ Customizable features
  • 📖 Great for organizing books
  • 🌟 Wishlist feature for suggestions
  • 📚 Tracks books on bookshelves
  • 📖 Tracks reading goals
  • 📖 Tracks currently reading section
  • 📖 Tracks completed books
  • 📖 Journal function available
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Nicely laid out
  • 👍 Competes with Goodreads
  • 👍 Great concept
  • 👍 Good for recipe/cooking books

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Deleted books reappear
  • 🐛 Goodreads import issues
  • 🐛 Incorrect book info
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App won't open/stay open
  • 🐛 Import errors
  • 🐛 Manual entry tedious
  • 🐛 Issues with series organization
  • 🐛 Premium features expensive
  • 🐛 No single time payment option
  • 🐛 Free version limitations
  • 🐛 Journal not saving/updating
  • 🐛 App not working after update
  • 🐛 Books disappear after adding
  • 🐛 Hard to use/not user-friendly
  • 🐛 Can't access rating/date options
  • 🐛 Reading goal reverts
  • 🐛 App refuses to work
  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Search results not returning
Bookly: Book Tracker#3

Bookly: Book Tracker by TwoDoor Games

Booktok Reading Log
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😊(63K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#18in Books
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This app helps you track your reading habits in real-time, manage your library, and set reading goals. It offers detailed statistics, custom ratings, and ambient sounds to enhance your reading experience and build a consistent reading habit.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for tracking reading progress
  • 🚀 Motivates users to read more
  • 📊 Provides detailed reading statistics
  • 💡 Allows adding quotes, thoughts, and new words
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and design

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for many features
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding some books
  • 🔢 Limit on number of books that can be added

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FAQ about Book Journal

What are the best book journal apps for iPhone?
TBR - Bookshelf tops our book journal apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 4.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top book journal apps we rank are free to download, including TBR - Bookshelf and Bookjournal.app.
TBR - Bookshelf shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ book journal apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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