# Literal Club

> Discover & share books

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.literal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Literal Club
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 30,607
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (144 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.23.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2021-09-07
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.literal)
- **Website:** [https://literal.club](https://literal.club/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://literal.club/privacy-policy](https://literal.club/privacy-policy)

## Description

"Literal Club" is an Android app designed to build your personal library by tracking what you've read and what you want to read. It helps you discover hidden gems beyond bestseller lists by following trusted readers. With features to archive highlights and notes, you can share impactful moments from your reading seamlessly on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram. Join a community that values sharing and connecting over books.

## Rankings

- #367,545 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.literal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.literal.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- User-friendly interface
- Social features for connecting with friends
- Free to use with no paywall
- In-depth rating and review system
- Good alternative to Goodreads

### Cons

- Slow performance and occasional crashes
- Limited book library with missing titles and covers
- Issues with importing from Goodreads
- Difficulty navigating back in the app
- Inability to easily find and join clubs

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