BookBuddy: Book Tracker Apple

BookBuddy: Book Tracker

ISBN scanner & library manager

Overview

Features & Capabilities

BookBuddy is a powerful book management app that gives you access to your catalog anywhere. Quickly add books via barcode, ISBN, search, or manual entry, and organize them with My Books, Wish List, Borrowed, and Previously Owned. Sync across devices with iCloud or Dropbox, and share your library online via the BookBuddy Companion website (subscription required).

Unlock reading insights such as Books Finished, Pages Read, Top Authors, and Favorite Genres. The app is universal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with private local storage, custom filters, multi-level sorting, and exports (CSV, PDF, HTML). Classroom Library Manager tools for teachers broaden its utility, including checkout history and student contacts.

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Developed by:
Kimico, Ltd.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookbuddy-book-tracker/id395150347

User Reviews

BookBuddy is praised for its ease of use, fast title search, and strong cataloging tools, all accessible with a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. Key benefits include barcode scanning, room-based organization, loan tracking, and a useful wishlist. A common drawback is that the free tier limits you to 50 books, which pushes users to upgrade to continue expanding their collection.
Pros
  • One-time payment / no ongoing subscription
  • Barcode/ISBN scanning saves time
  • Easy to use with quick search and retrieval
  • Strong cataloging and organization (location/rooms, sorting, loan tracking, reading stats)
  • Wishlist feature to track desired titles and avoid duplicates
Cons
  • Free version caps the library at 50 books, requiring an upgrade to add more
Recent reviews
I have used BookBuddy for several years now, and it is an invaluable aid for me to keep track of the books that I purchased, check out and read, or simply want to have listed so that I can check them out later on. I use it mostly to record the books that I have in my collection that I intend to read or library books that I bring home and read. It also allows me to keep track of books. I may have loaned out or have donated. An absolutely stellar app to have on your phone. I recommend it to all my book reading friends.
by Bi*****, 2026-08-21

Never again do I have to get home to figure out whether or not I have a book in my TBR library. The whole list is in my pocket and easy to use. I love the scan barcode feature for adding books.
by FD*****, 2026-08-15
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