# BookBuddy Pro: Book Tracker

> ISBN scanner & library manager

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id395149950](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id395149950)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id395149950`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kimico, Ltd.
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (5,970 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2010-10-09
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookbuddy-pro-book-tracker/id395149950)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/12652322](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/12652322)

## Description

**BookBuddy Pro** is a comprehensive book tracker and library manager for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. Quickly add books by scanning barcodes, entering ISBNs, searching online, importing CSV files, or entering details manually. Organize books into personal collections, wish lists, borrowed and previously owned categories, then find them instantly with advanced filters, sorting, tags, and search.

Sync your catalog with iCloud or Dropbox, export it to CSV, PDF, or HTML, create backups, and share your library online. Track reading progress, completed books, pages read, favorite authors, genres, and loan activity. Teachers can also manage classroom libraries, student checkouts, reading levels, and checkout history. BookBuddy keeps your collection private on your device while offering powerful tools for organizing, tracking, and exploring your reading life.

## Rankings

- #23,310 — Overall
- #12 — Books (Paid)
- #65 — book

## Review summary

BookBuddy Pro is a powerful, customizable catalog with strong barcode scanning and cross‑device syncing, ideal for managing large libraries and loans. Common drawbacks include scanning/data-entry reliability for some titles, lack of a native desktop app, occasional stats inaccuracies, and occasional stability/billing concerns.

### Pros

- Robust library organization and customization, including editions, categories, tags, and reading/loan status.
- Fast, barcode/ISBN scanning for quick data entry (with manual entry/ISBN search as backups).
- Cross-device syncing across iCloud/Dropbox and multi-device support (iPad, iPhone, Mac).
- Loan management features to track who borrowed books and when.
- Excellent value for money with a feature-rich, customizable platform, especially for large libraries.

### Cons

- Barcode/ISBN scanning and data recognition can be unreliable for some titles (misreads or failures).
- Difficulties adding all books, especially Kindle titles not recognized by ISBN search.
- No native desktop app available (limited desktop use for large catalogs).
- Reading stats can double-count or miscount, reducing data reliability.
- Stability and billing concerns in some updates (crashes/slightly questionable subscription handling).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id395149950)