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BookOwl: Reading Tracker

by Phil Getzen

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download

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Screens

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Pricing & paywalls

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  • Free

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.9 41 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5The app I’ve been waiting for as a (slow) reader

    I am a working mom who hasn’t read as much as I’d like since my son was born several years ago. I’ve felt like a “wannabe reader” for a while now, someone who loves books but barely has time to finish them. BookOwl has completely changed how I see myself. The personalized insights are what really set this apart. It doesn’t just track what you read, it helps you learn about yourself as a reader. I feel like I’m actively discovering my tastes and patterns instead of just passively consuming books. That alone makes me feel more motivated and excited about reading than I have in years. I also love that even browsing in a bookstore feels purposeful now. I can scan a book I’m curious about, add it to my library, and let the app help me figure out what to pick up next. The camera feature for adding books is such a thoughtful, practical use of AI, no tedious searching or typing. The app is also gorgeous. ✨ The animations are fluid, the design is elegant, and every interaction feels intentional. It’s clear that a lot of care went into this. Whether you’re a voracious reader or a slow one like me, BookOwl makes you feel like a reader, and that’s everything. This is the app I’ve been waiting for.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    DaniLotusSea · 6 Aug 2026

  2. 5/5Finally, a high quality book app

    I just appreciate the design of this, the thoughtfulness and, the app experience. The easiness to be able to scan, track, and also discover, which is so cool. This is in comparison to using traditional apps like Goodreads etc. I finally feel like this is the app that books deserve, that encourages you to read (especially for those who struggle with it) and gets you excited! Love the app experience. Feels modern! Plus I found a book I definitely would not have read!

    StoatGiraffe · 6 Aug 2026

  3. 5/5Getting back into reading

    I’m getting back into reading more after grad school and I loved the ability to move my Goodreads books over to keep that history while also being able to better rate books with more distinction between them!!! So excited about the reader journey and the way reading will be more gamified to help me hit my reading goals this year!

    Grolet · 6 Aug 2026

  4. 5/5Great app!

    This app is well polished and the interface is very nice to see and use! Highly recommend! Love it better then StoryGraph and good reads! Highly recommend and I don’t leave reviews like ever but I had to with this app! Now stop reading this and download the app already!

    aj, aus · 6 Aug 2026

  5. 5/5This App’s a Hoot

    Loving BookOwl so far. Very user friendly. Expansive library, has all the books I’ve searched for. A fresh take on other book apps.

    HGBoston · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

App Store

  • 1.0
  • 1.01

    Hotfix - Fix issue where account creation was blocked when using iOS suggested passwords - Improve login reliability and error recovery

  • 1.2.0

    Improved - Add publisher metadata to book detail pages - Improve library search with automatic transition to global search - Improve recommendation feed with stable daily ordering Fixed - Fix data from one account appearing after switching accounts - Fix sync not resetting properly on sign out - Fix password reset button not visible on sign-in screen - Fix scanner "Add All" not updating book status in queue - Fix profile screen scrolling to bottom on first load - Fix What's New banner text clipping on smaller screens

  • 1.3.0

    New - Add Series Detail Page to browse all books in a series with reading order - Add Scan & Search History to your Profile for quick access to recent activity - Add StoryGraph CSV and Audible screenshot import alongside Goodreads - Add redesigned book share cards with style themes and deep links - Add post-import review to verify and fix imported books Improved - Redesign Profile header with cleaner layout and title bars on Library and Explore - Unify image pipeline for consistent, faster cover display across the app - Improve global search with better author matching and book ranking - Improve Author Detail with date formatting, English-only filtering, and direct lookups - Improve import progress with real-time updates and background processing Fixed - Fix scanner camera freeze when toggling flashlight - Fix custom shelves not saving from book organization sheet - Fix crash when deleting a book from Journey carousel - Fix favorites disappearing during sign-in sync - Fix deleted books reappearing after sync - Fix deep link handling for shared book URLs

  • 1.3.1

    v1.3.1 fixes series tracking for library books

  • 2.0.1

    v2.0 is a major update with a redesigned profile and simplified privacy: • Redesigned profile with five tabs — Overview, Collections, Reviews, Stats, and Personal • Customizable hero stats — choose and reorder the stats on your profile • Aurora color picker — personalize your profile header • Simplified privacy — one toggle: Public, Friends Only, or Private • Import from Libby — timeline import joins Goodreads, StoryGraph, and Audible • Export your library to CSV or JSON from Settings • Curated book lists and improved collections • Faster profile loading with disk-backed caching • Numerous bug fixes for profiles, privacy, and library sync We'd love to hear from you — tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.0.2

    v2.0 is a major update with a redesigned profile and simplified privacy: • Redesigned profile with five tabs — Overview, Collections, Reviews, Stats, and Personal • Customizable hero stats — choose and reorder the stats on your profile • Aurora color picker — personalize your profile header • Simplified privacy — one toggle: Public, Friends Only, or Private • Import from Libby — timeline import joins Goodreads, StoryGraph, and Audible • Export your library to CSV or JSON from Settings • Curated book lists and improved collections • Faster profile loading with disk-backed caching • Numerous bug fixes for profiles, privacy, and library sync We'd love to hear from you — tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.0.3

    v2.0 is a major update with a redesigned profile and simplified privacy: • Redesigned profile with five tabs — Overview, Collections, Reviews, Stats, and Personal • Customizable hero stats — choose and reorder the stats on your profile • Aurora color picker — personalize your profile header • Simplified privacy — one toggle: Public, Friends Only, or Private • Import from Libby — timeline import joins Goodreads, StoryGraph, and Audible • Export your library to CSV or JSON from Settings • Curated book lists and improved collections • Faster profile loading with disk-backed caching • Numerous bug fixes for profiles, privacy, and library sync We'd love to hear from you — tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.0.4

    New in v2.0.4: Improved Faster imports: Importing your Goodreads or StoryGraph library is now faster, especially for libraries under a few hundred books. Larger imports also handle slow conditions more gracefully — no more "stuck" progress bars. Smarter search: Searches now handle small differences in punctuation and minor typos — looking up "Mrs Dalloway" finds the same books as "Mrs. Dalloway". Fixed Profile sync across devices: Fixed an issue where changes to your display name, photo, or favorites on one device did not always appear on your other devices. They now sync reliably. *NEW in v2.0*: Redesigned profile with customizable stats, aurora colors, and privacy controls. Import from Libby, Goodreads, StoryGraph, or Audible. Free, no ads.

  • 2.5.0

    v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.5.1

    v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.5.2

    v2.5.2 contains bug fixes and stability improvements. For all of the great updates that shipped in 2.5, see below! v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.5.3

    A small update focused on sign-in reliability. Fixed: signing back in could leave returning readers stuck on the Create Username screen instead of their library, especially on a weak connection or after reinstalling. Sign-in now takes you straight to your books. If BookOwl has been good to you, a quick rating helps other readers find it. — v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.5.4

    Continuous bug fixes & improvements If BookOwl has been good to you, a quick rating helps other readers find it. — v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

  • 2.5.5 · 21 Jul 2026

    Continuous bug fixes & improvements If BookOwl has been good to you, a quick rating helps other readers find it. — v2.5 introduces the Sit tab, your new home for reading sessions: • Sit tab: start a timed reading session, with or without a book attached • Capture moods, scenes, and pinned moments mid-read (voice input included) • Wrap-up card logs your progress and how the sit felt • Completely redesigned Library: The Lead carousel, pinch-to-zoom shelves, and a Contents view for shelves, filters, and sorting • New progress editor: pages, status, and dates in one place • Edit or delete past reads from your reading history • 12 hand-tuned themes, all meeting accessibility contrast standards • Faster, more reliable cover loading in large libraries We'd love to hear from you. Tap the feedback button in Settings.

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