Honest comparison between the best reading tracker apps. Discover why Bukku is the ideal alternative to Goodreads.
Since 2007, Goodreads has reigned with 150 million members.
But between an interface frozen in the past, Amazon-driven recommendations and a rigid rating system, frustration is growing.
The StoryGraph bets on stats, Bookly on the timer — but both require a paid subscription to unlock the best features.
Bukku takes a different path: an app built for real readers, with modern design, gamification, an ISBNdb catalog of 108 million titles and an interface in 3 languages.
All without a subscription.
| B Bukku | Goodreads | StoryGraph | Bookly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% free | Free (Amazon ads) | Free + Plus $4.99/mo | Freemium ($30/year) |
| Modern design | ||||
| Dark mode | ||||
| Ratings & reviews | ||||
| Badges & gamification | ||||
| Reading statistics | ||||
| Multi-language (3+) | ||||
| Ad-free | Discreet banner | |||
| Personalized recommendations | ||||
| Reading goals | ||||
| ISBN scanner | ||||
| Goodreads import | Coming soon | N/A | ||
| Offline mode | ||||
| Reading timer | ||||
| Independent (non-Amazon) | ||||
| Native Android |
Access all essential features for free. Some bonus options are unlockable for life by watching a short ad — no hidden subscription ever.
Modern mobile-first interface. Dark mode by default, smooth animations, an experience worthy of the best apps.
Badges, levels, reading challenges. Bukku turns your progress into an adventure and motivates you to read more.
Available in French, English and Spanish. One of the few reading apps to offer a truly localized experience.
Visualize your reading journey. Books finished, pages read, goals achieved — track every step of your progress at a glance.
Bukku doesn't belong to any tech giant. Your data is never sold to third parties. No recommendations biased by a commercial algorithm.
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