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Bookly review: a reading timer that remembers where you stopped
Bookly is a reading timer: it logs the pages and minutes of every session for print books, ebooks and audiobooks, and keeps notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo. It scores 6.90 and ranks 2 of 7. You still type the page yourself, and the App Store lists many overlapping Pro prices.
By The Margin Desk · Smart Bookmark Compare · Published 2026-10-08
Desk research from public App Store and Google Play listings and the app makers' own pages. Vendor facts read September 2026, updated 2026-10-11. Editorial assessment; we did not test the apps hands-on.
6.90 / 10
Rank 2 of 7 for picking up where you left off
Change the weights in the pick-up calculatorHow does Bookly help you pick a book back up?
A reading timer: start it when you read, and it logs the pages and time of each session for print books, ebooks and audiobooks, with notes and quotes alongside.
Where does Bookly score well?
Does it work for print, ebooks and audiobooks?
| Books: timer and page log | |
| Ebook | E-books: timer and page log |
| Audiobook | Audiobooks: timer and session log |
What does Bookly cost?
- Free to start; the Google Play listing says it contains ads
- Bookly Pro on the App Store: Monthly Pro $4.99, Yearly Pro $29.99, "Bookly Pro" $79.99 (the listing gives no term), plus discounted and family options
Source: Bookly, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026
How does Bookly score on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact place | 30% | 7 / 10 | A timer logs pages and time for every session; you type the page, it does not find it for you. Source: Bookly website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Story recall | 20% | 7 / 10 | Notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo; no recap or cast list. Source: Bookly website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Print, ebook and audiobook | 10% | 9 / 10Highest in set | Tracks books, ebooks and audiobooks with the same session timer. Source: Bookly, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Works with any book | 10% | 8 / 10 | ISBN scanning adds any printed book. Source: Bookly, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Phones and platforms | 10% | 9 / 10 | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision, Apple Watch and Android; no web app described. Source: Bookly, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Price | 10% | 5 / 10Tied lowest | Free to start, with many overlapping Pro prices on the App Store. Source: Bookly, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Privacy | 10% | 3 / 10Tied lowest | The App Store label lists identifiers and usage data used to track you, and data used for third-party advertising. Source: Bookly, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
What is it good at, and where does it fall short?
Good at
Highest or tied highest in set on: Print, ebook and audiobook
- Covers print, ebook and audiobook sessions with the same timer, so switching formats mid-book does not break your log.
- Notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo keep your own reminders next to each book.
Falls short
At least one app scores higher on: Exact place, Story recall, Works with any book, Phones and platforms, Price, Privacy
- You still record the page yourself; it does not find your place for you.
- Many overlapping Pro prices, ads on Android, and a privacy label that lists data used to track you.
Key facts
| Session timer | A reading timer with reading speed and session stats. Source: Bookly website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo. Source: Bookly website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Formats | Tracks books, ebooks and audiobooks; ISBN scanning; iCloud sync. Source: Bookly, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| What it is not | The App Store listing says book content and the actual reading are not done in the app. Source: Bookly, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Import | Goodreads import on Android (Google Play listing updated 7 August 2026). Source: Bookly, Google Play · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Devices | App Store compatibility: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch; Android on Google Play. Source: Bookly, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Ads | The Google Play listing says the app contains ads. Source: Bookly, Google Play (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Free tier limit | Not published Source: Bookly, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Privacy label | Data used to track you: identifiers and usage data. Data not linked to you includes device ID and advertising data, used for third-party advertising, marketing and analytics. No data listed as linked to you. Source: Bookly, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
How does Bookly compare head to head?
- Basmo 6.10, Bookly 6.90Basmo or Bookly?
- Bookly 6.90, Fable 5.60Bookly or Fable?
- Bookly 6.90, Goodreads 5.40Bookly or Goodreads?
- Bookly 6.90, Literal 6.20Bookly or Literal?
- Bookly 6.90, Magic Bookmark 7.10Bookly or Magic Bookmark?
- Bookly 6.90, The StoryGraph 6.40Bookly or The StoryGraph?
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bookly cost?
Free to start; the Google Play listing says it contains ads; Bookly Pro on the App Store: Monthly Pro $4.99, Yearly Pro $29.99, "Bookly Pro" $79.99 (the listing gives no term), plus discounted and family options.
Does Bookly work on Android?
Yes. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision, Apple Watch and Android.
Can Bookly find my place in an audiobook?
Audiobooks: timer and session log.