Bookly vs StoryGraph
BooklyA timed sitting
Time your reading and keep a session record.
The StoryGraphA view of your reading
Explore charts and choose books by mood.
Consider Bookly when your main task is timing a sitting, setting personal goals and keeping session reports or quotes. Consider StoryGraph for book discovery by mood, reading charts and shared-book discussion. Both help keep a reading record. Choose the record and routine you want rather than assuming either is a replacement for every feature of the other.
A ReadersGuild guide. About the publisher. Revised .
We make ReadersGuild, a different reading app. It is not a contender in this table. This comparison uses public documentation, not a hands-on competitor test. Read the sources and method.
Compare the reading workflow
| Task | Bookly | StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|
| A typical sitting | Start a timer and update pages; the listing describes pace and reading reports. | Record book progress and notes; explore charts and reading preferences. |
| Personal routine | Ambient sounds, reminders and daily/monthly/yearly goals. | Reading challenges and a next-read queue, alongside book discovery. |
| Keeping thoughts | Thoughts and quotes attached to books, as documented in the listing. | Private notes alongside progress updates. |
| Reading with others | Readathons and shareable report images. | Buddy reads with progress-gated reactions and book clubs. |
| Platforms and cost | iOS and Android; free download with limits and optional Pro. | Web, iOS and Android; free core features and optional Plus. |
| Historical records | Keep existing notes, sessions and any exports you can obtain. | Goodreads import is documented; this is not proof of a direct Bookly import. |
Consider Bookly if
- You want a timer to be the start of each sitting.
- Sounds, reminders and personal goals are useful to you.
- You want to keep thoughts or quotes with a timed book record.
Consider StoryGraph if
- You choose books using mood or pace filters.
- You want charts across your reading and a web account.
- You want to discuss one book through progress-linked reactions.
Make the choice with one book
Try a sitting with the record you care about. In Bookly, check the timer, page update and resulting report. In StoryGraph, check a progress note and the charts or filters you expect to use. These are suggested tasks, not a claimed hands-on benchmark.
A reader can use a timer and a separate library tracker, but keeping both updated adds work. Decide which app owns your finished-book list so the same reading does not become two inconsistent records.
Before moving your library
A direct Bookly-to-StoryGraph transfer was not verified. A supported Goodreads import does not imply support for Bookly sessions, quotes or reports. Keep the source app and any available backups, and confirm destination fields before moving history.
Try a free web reading timerHow we compared the apps
Published by ReadersGuild, a reading app. Sources reviewed October 31, 2026: public product documentation and available store listings. This is a source-based comparison, not a hands-on competitor test. Recommendations reflect the task each product documents. Store offers and platform features can vary by region and version.
Questions before choosing
Want company for your next reading session?
In ReadersGuild, friends can bring their own books into a shared room and read at the same time. Check the iPhone workflow if company is the part you want to add.
ReadersGuild for iPhone
Read together, with your own books.
Open a reading room and share its code with a friend. Read quietly together, without an assigned title or a discussion to prepare.
See reading together on iPhoneFree to start. Optional paid upgrades. Android is on the email waitlist.