#8in Book CatalogingBookBuddy Pro: Book Tracker
What is BookBuddy Pro?
BookBuddy Pro lets you add books by barcode scan, ISBN, keyword search, manual entry, or CSV import, and sort them into My Books, Wish List, Borrowed, and Previously Owned. It includes reading statistics such as books finished, pages read, top authors, and favorite genres. It is a universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac, purchased once.
Pricing. BookBuddy Pro: Book Tracker is $9.99 to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Cataloging a personal book collection by barcode or ISBN
- Tracking books you have lent to or borrowed from others
- Managing a classroom library and student checkouts
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Why this app is in A tier
BookBuddy Pro scores 88 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 79, App Store search rank 77, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A 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. 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 following statistics: - Books Finished - Track the number of books you’ve completed - Pages Read - See your page count over time - Top Authors - Discover your most-read
Compare in Book Cataloging
| Measure | BookBuddy Pro |  Bookmory |  iCollect Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 6.0K | 16.2K | 4.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 4.4 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 10d ago | 3d ago | 143d ago |
| Price | $9.99 | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about BookBuddy Pro
Can I sync my library across devices?
Yes. You can sync your library across multiple devices using iCloud or Dropbox sync.
Do I need a subscription to share my library?
Yes. The listing says sharing your library through the BookBuddy Companion website and inviting others to view it requires a monthly subscription.
Where is my library stored?
The listing says your library is saved locally and privately on your device. Backups can be created to any cloud service.
Is BookBuddy Pro free?
No. BookBuddy Pro is $9.99 to download.
What is BookBuddy Pro good for?
BookBuddy Pro is built for cataloging a personal book collection by barcode or ISBN, tracking books you have lent to or borrowed from others, managing a classroom library and student checkouts. It sits in the book cataloging list on AppTierList.
Is BookBuddy Pro worth it?
BookBuddy Pro is A tier, ranked #8 of 12 book cataloging apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 6,004 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does BookBuddy Pro compare to Bookmory?
BookBuddy Pro is A tier at 88; Bookmory is A tier at 89. Bookmory ranks higher. BookBuddy Pro is $9.99 to download, Bookmory is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is BookBuddy Pro updated?
BookBuddy Pro was updated 10 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Book Cataloging (A tier, #8)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 12
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- $9.99 (USD)
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 6,004
- Current version
- (10 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Book
- Good for
- Cataloging a personal book collection by barcode or ISBN, Tracking books you have lent to or borrowed from others, Managing a classroom library and student checkouts
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Size
- 35 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 10
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed