Head to head
Basmo or The StoryGraph: which is the better smart bookmark?
On our weights The StoryGraph scores 6.40 against 6.10 for Basmo. Basmo scores higher on story recall and print, ebook and audiobook; The StoryGraph scores higher on works with any book, phones and platforms, price and privacy. They tie on exact place. Both run on Android and iPhone.
The StoryGraph's automatic progress sync applies to Kobo e-readers and apps. On other formats you enter the page or percentage.
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.
How do the scores compare?
| Criterion | Basmo | The StoryGraph | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact place 30% | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Story recall 20% | 8 | 5 | Basmo |
| Print, ebook and audiobook 10% | 8 | 7 | Basmo |
| Works with any book 10% | 7 | 8 | The StoryGraph |
| Phones and platforms 10% | 7 | 10 | The StoryGraph |
| Price 10% | 5 | 8 | The StoryGraph |
| Privacy 10% | 3 | 6 | The StoryGraph |
| Total | 6.10 | 6.40 | The StoryGraph |
Basmo
The StoryGraph
Where does each score well?
Basmo
The StoryGraph
Which formats does each cover?
| Format | Basmo | The StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Print: lists and a page scanner for highlights | Print: progress updates by page or percentage | |
| Ebook | Ebooks: lists and Kindle highlight import | Ebooks: Kobo e-reader and app progress syncs automatically |
| Audiobook | Audiobooks: tracked in your lists; no audio-specific tools described | Audiobooks: annual listening goals |
What does each cost?
Basmo
- Free to start
- Basmo PRO: $4.99 billed monthly or $39.99 billed annually, after a free 7-day trial (US App Store)
Source: Basmo, US App Store (October 2026) · Read 11 Oct 2026
The StoryGraph
- Free core app
- StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
Source: StoryGraph: Reading Tracker, US App Store · Read 27 Sep 2026
Which should you choose?
Choose Basmo if
you value help remembering the story and reading the same book in print, ebook and audio.
Best for: Keeping a reading journal with highlights.
Choose The StoryGraph if
you value running on every device you own and using it with any book.
Best for: Kobo e-reader owners and readers who want a full tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better smart bookmark, Basmo or The StoryGraph?
The StoryGraph scores 6.40 against 6.10 on our weights, so it scores higher on this question. The pick-up calculator lets you change the weights.
Which is cheaper, Basmo or The StoryGraph?
Basmo: Free to start; Basmo PRO: $4.99 billed monthly or $39.99 billed annually, after a free 7-day trial (US App Store). The StoryGraph: Free core app; StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store).
Do Basmo and The StoryGraph work on Android?
Basmo runs on Android. Platforms: iPhone (the App Store says "Only for iPhone") and Android. The StoryGraph runs on Android. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android and web.