BookBuddy: Book Tracker

BookBuddy: Book Tracker

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BookBuddy: Book Tracker — Your Entire Library, Organized in Your Pocket

The ultimate companion for collectors and teachers to scan, track, and analyze their books. Manage your personal or classroom library with powerful reading insights and private cloud sync.

Publisher

Kimico Ltd

Category

Books

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

29K+

Locales

10

A Glimpse Inside

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

A list of books in the BookBuddy app showing titles authors and star ratings organized alphabetically

A list of books in the BookBuddy app showing titles authors and star ratings organized alphabetically

A grid view of the BookBuddy app interface showing a collection of personal books including Harry Potter titles.

A grid view of the BookBuddy app interface showing a collection of personal books including Harry Potter titles.

BookBuddy app reading statistics screen showing annual summary of books finished and pages read

BookBuddy app reading statistics screen showing annual summary of books finished and pages read

Bar chart showing monthly reading statistics and total books finished in the BookBuddy app.

Bar chart showing monthly reading statistics and total books finished in the BookBuddy app.

The My Books interface of the BookBuddy app showing book counts for different categories and filters

The My Books interface of the BookBuddy app showing book counts for different categories and filters

A bar chart in the BookBuddy app showing the most read authors and the number of books finished for each.

A bar chart in the BookBuddy app showing the most read authors and the number of books finished for each.

A mobile screen showing the details of a book including the author publisher genre and summary in the BookBuddy app

A mobile screen showing the details of a book including the author publisher genre and summary in the BookBuddy app

Interface for customizing book list view settings and reading status color codes in the BookBuddy app.

Interface for customizing book list view settings and reading status color codes in the BookBuddy app.

Yearly bar chart showing monthly pages read and reading statistics in the BookBuddy app.

Yearly bar chart showing monthly pages read and reading statistics in the BookBuddy app.

Book cover of Fifty Shades Darker by E L James featuring a decorative silver mask with a black feather

Book cover of Fifty Shades Darker by E L James featuring a decorative silver mask with a black feather

Your Personal Library, Perfected

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Scan & Organize in Seconds

Instantly add books using the barcode scanner to avoid duplicate purchases and keep your shelves perfectly categorized by genre, tag, or status.

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Visualize Your Reading Habits

Unlock deep insights into your page counts, top authors, and favorite genres with beautiful charts designed for the data-driven reader.

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Never Lose a Book Again

Effortlessly track borrowed and lent books. Perfect for personal collectors and teachers managing a classroom library checkout system.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

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"As someone with a library of over 600 physical books, I was constantly buying duplicates by mistake. BookBuddy is a game changer. The barcode scanner is incredibly fast, and I love having my entire collection indexed on my iPhone. Now, when I'm at a thrift store, I can check my catalog in seconds. The reading insights also help me stay motivated to reach my yearly page goals!"

Sarah Jenkins
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"I use BookBuddy to manage my 4th-grade classroom library, and it has been a lifesaver. The ability to track student checkouts and see the history of who has which book prevents my personal collection from disappearing. The students love the professional look of the library on my iPad, and I love how easy it is to organize books by reading level and genre."

Mark Harrison

About the app

Everything you need to know about BookBuddy: Book Tracker.

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. FREE VERSION - BookBuddy has all the features of BookBuddy Pro with a 50 book limit. - BookBuddy can be upgraded via In-App Purchase for unlimited book storage. 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 authors - Favorite Genres — Identify your preferred genres MORE TO LOVE • Universal app — pay once and use BookBuddy on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. • Personalize — use categories and tags, mark favorites, add personal notes, and much more. • Appearance — choose either list or grid view to best match your needs. • Custom Filters — filter your library by multiple criteria. • Advanced Sorting — apply multi-level data sorting. • Loans — instantly track books that are currently loaned out. • Multiple selection — apply batch operations using multiple selection. • Reading Status — filter your books by their reading status. • Quick find — instantly find books by entering search keywords or scanning their barcodes. • Export — quickly export your library into CSV, PDF, or HTML formats. • Print — easily print selected books to AirPrint-enabled printers. • Backup — create backups to any cloud service. • Activity History — view the full history of your reading and loaning activities. • Duplicates — quickly detect duplicates and easily remove them. • Markdown Formatting — style your notes with headings, lists, bold, italics, links, and more. • Privacy — your library is saved locally and privately on your device. • And so much more! CLASSROOM LIBRARY MANAGER (for teachers) • Manage — use BookBuddy to manage your classroom library and track student checkouts. • Checkout History — easily track checkout history and view statistics. • Contacts — save your student names in BookBuddy Contacts rather than in your personal Contacts app. • Reading Level Fields — use various fields to track the reading level of your books. • Online Sharing — allow students to self-checkout books via the BookBuddy Companion website (requires a monthly subscription). FEEDBACK We love staying in touch with our users and we look forward to hearing from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at: support@kimicoapps.com or visit: http://www.kimicoapps.com/support.html Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KimicoLtd * Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/12652322 * Terms and Conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/12652322

Latest Version

10.0.4

Size

29.5 MB

First Released

Oct 9, 2010

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about BookBuddy: Book Tracker

What is BookBuddy?

BookBuddy is a powerful book management app. It provides access to an entire book catalog anywhere, allowing users to find, share, and track borrowed or lent books.

Is BookBuddy free to use?

Yes, BookBuddy offers a free version with a 50-book limit. Users can upgrade the app via In-App Purchase for unlimited book storage, accessing all BookBuddy Pro features.

How do I add books to BookBuddy?

BookBuddy allows adding books by scanning a barcode using the iPhone camera or a Bluetooth scanner, entering an ISBN, searching online by keyword, adding manually, or importing from a CSV file.

How can BookBuddy help organize my books?

BookBuddy helps organize books into categories such as "My Books," "Wish List," "Borrowed," and "Previously Owned." This allows users to classify books they own, wish to own, borrowed from others, or no longer possess.

Does BookBuddy support syncing across devices?

Yes, BookBuddy supports syncing your library across multiple devices. Users can achieve this using either iCloud or Dropbox sync, ensuring their book catalog is consistent everywhere.

Can I share my BookBuddy library with others?

Yes, users can share their BookBuddy library online via the BookBuddy Companion website. This feature allows inviting others to view the library and requires a monthly subscription.

What reading statistics does BookBuddy track?

BookBuddy tracks reading statistics including "Books Finished," "Pages Read," "Top Authors," and "Favorite Genres." This feature provides insights into reading habits.

Is BookBuddy a universal app?

Yes, BookBuddy is a universal app. Users pay once and can use it on their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac devices.

Can I customize the appearance of my library in BookBuddy?

Yes, BookBuddy allows users to customize their library appearance. Users choose between a list or grid view to best match their needs, enhancing personal preference.

How can I personalize my book collection in BookBuddy?

Users personalize their book collection in BookBuddy by using categories and tags. They can also mark books as favorites and add personal notes to entries, among other customization options.

Can teachers use BookBuddy to manage a classroom library?

Yes, BookBuddy includes a Classroom Library Manager feature for teachers. It allows managing a classroom library, tracking student checkouts, and viewing checkout history and statistics.

How does BookBuddy handle student privacy for classroom management?

BookBuddy protects student privacy by allowing teachers to save student names within BookBuddy Contacts, separate from their personal Contacts app. This ensures student information is managed securely.

Is my book library private in BookBuddy?

Yes, your book library is private in BookBuddy. The app saves the library locally and privately on your device, ensuring data confidentiality.

What export options are available in BookBuddy?

BookBuddy offers multiple export options for your library. Users quickly export their data into CSV, PDF, or HTML formats for versatile usage.

Can I back up my BookBuddy library?

Yes, BookBuddy allows users to create backups of their library. These backups are storable to any cloud service, providing data security and recovery options.