#2in Book CatalogingBookBuddy: Book Tracker
- iPhone
- iPad
What is BookBuddy?
BookBuddy is a book management app for organizing your library into owned, wish list, borrowed and previously owned books. You can add books by scanning a barcode, entering an ISBN, searching online, adding manually or importing a CSV file. The app also includes reading statistics, cloud sync through iCloud or Dropbox, and a classroom library manager for teachers.
Pricing. BookBuddy: Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Cataloguing a personal home book collection
- Tracking books lent to or borrowed from friends
- Managing a classroom library and student checkouts
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
BookBuddy scores 94 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 84, App Store search rank 96, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
BookBuddy is a powerful book management app that gives you access to your entire book catalog, anywhere. Using BookBuddy is fun and easy, allowing you to quickly find any book in your library, share your favorite books, and keep track of borrowed and lent books. FREE VERSION - BookBuddy has all the features of BookBuddy Pro with a 50 book limit. - BookBuddy can be upgraded via In-App Purchase for unlimited book storage. KEY FEATURES • Adding Your Books Add your books using the following options: - Scan barcode (via iPhone camera or Bluetooth handheld scanner) - Enter ISBN - Search online by keyword - Add manually - Import from CSV file • Organizing Your Books Place your books where they belong: - My Books - books you own - Wish List - books you wish to own - Borrowed - books you borrowed from others - Previously Owned - books you no longer own • Syncing Your Library Sync your library across multiple devices using iCloud or Dropbox sync. • Sharing Your Library Share your library online via the BookBuddy Companion website and invite anyone to view it (requires a monthly subscription). • Unlocking Your Reading Insights Deep dive into your reading habits by exploring the follo
Compare in Book Cataloging
| Measure | BookBuddy |  Goodreads |  Bookshelf-Your virtual library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 94 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 15.4K | 759K | 3.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 8d ago | 12d ago | 16d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
See all 11 ›- GoodreadsFree · ★ 4.8S
- Bookshelf-Your virtual libraryFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
BookshelfFree download · ★ 4.6S
Questions about BookBuddy
Is BookBuddy free to use?
The app is free to download. The free version includes all Pro features with a 50 book limit, which can be removed through an in-app purchase for unlimited book storage.
Can I sync my library across devices?
Yes. You can sync your library across multiple devices using iCloud or Dropbox sync. It also works on iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Mac with one purchase.
Do I need to pay to share my library?
Sharing your library online through the BookBuddy Companion website requires a monthly subscription. The listing does not state the subscription price.
Is BookBuddy free?
BookBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is BookBuddy good for?
BookBuddy is built for cataloguing a personal home book collection, tracking books lent to or borrowed from friends, managing a classroom library and student checkouts. It sits in the book cataloging list on AppTierList.
Is BookBuddy worth it?
BookBuddy is S tier, ranked #2 of 12 book cataloging apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 15,410 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does BookBuddy compare to Goodreads?
BookBuddy is S tier at 94; Goodreads is S tier at 97. Goodreads ranks higher. BookBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases, Goodreads is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is BookBuddy updated?
BookBuddy was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Book Cataloging (S tier, #2)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 94 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 12
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 15,410
- Recent reviews
- 4.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Book
- Good for
- Cataloguing a personal home book collection, Tracking books lent to or borrowed from friends, Managing a classroom library and student checkouts
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Size
- 33 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 10
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed