# Bookworm Reads

> Reading is better together 🥰

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookwormreads](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookwormreads)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bookwormreads`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bookworm Reads CLUB
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 20,471
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (377 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-03
- **First published:** 2021-07-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bookwormreads)
- **Website:** [https://bookwormreads.co](https://bookwormreads.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SQjXUxSSgxluPzVEDzs9BJoLlWHjR-etD\_wvaI6-PxA/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SQjXUxSSgxluPzVEDzs9BJoLlWHjR-etD_wvaI6-PxA/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

**Bookworm Reads** is a vibrant book tracking and community app designed for readers who love sharing their literary journeys. Customize your own wormy avatar while tracking your reading progress, categorizing books into personalized shelves like "to read," "currently reading," and more. Import your existing data from Goodreads, Storygraph, or Libib to seamlessly continue your tracking.

Engage with friends by exchanging book recommendations, join reading challenges with private goal setting, and participate in dynamic book clubs for thoughtful discussions. Social sharing is integrated, allowing you to post your reading updates and wormy avatar on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. Bookworm Reads combines joyful tracking with a supportive community, making reading a shared and rewarding experience.

## Rankings

- #429,115 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bookwormreads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Bookworm Reads is praised for its cute design, strong community features, and being a simpler alternative to Goodreads. It motivates users to read more and caters well to neurodiverse individuals. However, several users report bugs, crashes, and usability issues like poor mobile interface, missing features, and difficulties importing books from Goodreads. Some basic functions are paywalled, causing frustration. The app shows promise but needs refinement and improved stability to meet user expectations fully.

### Pros

- The app offers a cute, aesthetically pleasing, and intuitive interface that many users find enjoyable and motivating for reading.
- It has a strong community aspect with social features like groups, challenges, and book recommendations, which users appreciate.
- It's considered a good alternative to Goodreads by several users, offering a simpler and less commercial experience.
- Customization options make it accessible for users with conditions like ADHD and autism, helping them track and enjoy their reading experience.
- The app encourages reading habits and provides useful book tracking and management features.

### Cons

- Multiple users reported app bugs and crashes, including issues opening the app, unresponsive buttons, and problems with account management.
- Importing books from Goodreads is problematic or non-functional, requiring tedious manual input that frustrates users.
- The mobile interface often has usability issues such as cut-off boxes, small buttons, and the inability to see text while typing.
- Some features are locked behind a paywall, notably reading reviews, which users find unreasonable.
- Missing features such as progress updates, export options, and settings limit customization and user control.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookwormreads)