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Magic Bookmark review: a bookmark that finds your exact page
Magic Bookmark finds your exact place in a print book from a photo of the page, or in an audiobook from the last phrase you heard, then shows who's who in the story up to that point and no further. It scores 7.10 and ranks 1 of 7 here. It works only with supported titles, runs on iPhone only, and costs one credit per book.
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.
7.10 / 10
Rank 1 of 7 for picking up where you left off
Change the weights in the pick-up calculatorHow does Magic Bookmark help you pick a book back up?
A spoiler-free reading companion for physical books and audiobooks: snap a photo of the page you are on, or type the last phrase you heard in an audiobook, and it syncs to your exact place, then recaps the story and shows who's who up to that point.
Where does Magic Bookmark score well?
Does it work for print, ebooks and audiobooks?
| Hardcover and paperback: syncs from a photo of your page or the page number you type | |
| Ebook | Inconsistent: the website lists ebooks, but its FAQ calls it a companion to the physical book in your hands and the App Store names only physical books and audiobooksSources differ |
| Audiobook | Audiobooks: syncs from the last phrase you heard |
What does Magic Bookmark cost?
- Free to download
- Bookmark Credits: 1 for $4.99, 5 for $19.99, 10 for $34.99, 50 for $69.99
- One credit per book; credits never expire; no subscription
Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026
How does Magic Bookmark score on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact place | 30% | 10 / 10Highest in set | Snap a photo of the page or type the last phrase you heard in an audiobook, and it syncs to your exact place, not just the chapter. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Story recall | 20% | 10 / 10Highest in set | Recaps the story and shows who's who and how characters connect, stopping exactly at your place. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Print, ebook and audiobook | 10% | 7 / 10 | Physical books and audiobooks on the App Store; its website also lists ebooks, but its FAQ calls it a companion to the physical book. Source: Magic Bookmark website (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Works with any book | 10% | 3 / 10Lowest in set | Only supported titles, focused on books popular on BookTok; you can request others in the app. Source: Magic Bookmark website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Phones and platforms | 10% | 2 / 10Lowest in set | iPhone only: the App Store says designed for iPhone, not verified for macOS; Android is on the roadmap. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Price | 10% | 5 / 10Tied lowest | No subscription, but one credit per book: $4.99 each, down to $69.99 for 50; credits never expire. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Privacy | 10% | 4 / 10 | The App Store label lists identifiers used to track you. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
What is it good at, and where does it fall short?
Good at
Highest or tied highest in set on: Exact place, Story recall
- The only app here that finds your exact place for you, from a page photo or an audiobook phrase, instead of asking you to type a page number.
- Recaps the story and shows who is who, stopping at your place, which is the job most apps here leave to your own notes.
Falls short
At least one app scores higher on: Print, ebook and audiobook, Works with any book, Phones and platforms, Price, Privacy
- Works only with supported titles, so the book you are reading may not be covered yet.
- iPhone only today, and the privacy label lists identifiers used to track you.
Key facts
| How it finds your place | Snap a photo of your current page, or enter the last phrase you heard in an audiobook. It syncs to your exact place, not just the chapter. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Story help | A recap that "stops exactly where you are", a cast explorer showing who's who and how they're connected, and spoiler-free chat with characters, capped at your place. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Your copy | Use it alongside a physical book or audiobook you own, buy or borrow, including library loans. Source: Magic Bookmark website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Which books | Supported titles focus on books popular on BookTok: romance, fantasy, romantasy, YA, sci-fi and historical fiction. You can request titles in the app. Source: Magic Bookmark website · Read 27 Sep 2026 |
| Devices | The App Store listing says "Only for iPhone" and "Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS." Requires iOS 16.4 or later. The website says Android is on the roadmap. The September listing had also named Macs with Apple silicon. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Version | Version 1.0 appears in the App Store version history on 18 August 2026; the October listing shows version 1.0.9. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Prices on its website | $4.99 for 1 credit; $19.99 for 5 ($4.00 each); $34.99 for 10 ($3.50 each); $69.99 for 50 ($1.40 each). Credits never expire; no subscription. Source: Magic Bookmark website (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
| Privacy label | Data used to track you: identifiers. Data linked to you: purchases, contact info, user content, search history, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics. Source: Magic Bookmark: Book Recaps, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026 |
How does Magic Bookmark compare head to head?
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- Magic Bookmark 7.10, The StoryGraph 6.40Magic Bookmark or The StoryGraph?
Frequently asked questions
How much does Magic Bookmark cost?
Free to download; Bookmark Credits: 1 for $4.99, 5 for $19.99, 10 for $34.99, 50 for $69.99; One credit per book; credits never expire; no subscription.
Does Magic Bookmark work on Android?
Not yet. Platforms: iPhone (iOS 16.4 or later); Android on the roadmap.
Can Magic Bookmark find my place in an audiobook?
Yes. Type the last phrase you heard and it syncs to your exact place in the audiobook.