Head to head
Fable or The StoryGraph: which is the better smart bookmark?
On our weights The StoryGraph scores 6.40 against 5.60 for Fable. The StoryGraph scores higher on exact place, works with any book, price and privacy. They tie on story recall, print, ebook and audiobook and phones and platforms. 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 | Fable | The StoryGraph | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact place 30% | 4 | 5 | The StoryGraph |
| Story recall 20% | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Print, ebook and audiobook 10% | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| Works with any book 10% | 7 | 8 | The StoryGraph |
| Phones and platforms 10% | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Price 10% | 6 | 8 | The StoryGraph |
| Privacy 10% | 4 | 6 | The StoryGraph |
| Total | 5.60 | 6.40 | The StoryGraph |
Fable
The StoryGraph
Where does each score well?
Fable
The StoryGraph
Which formats does each cover?
| Format | Fable | The StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Not described on the pages we read Not published | Print: progress updates by page or percentage | |
| Ebook | Its own ebook reader with a catalogue of over one million interactive ebooks, plus highlights, notes and comments | Ebooks: Kobo e-reader and app progress syncs automatically |
| Audiobook | Through a linked Everand account (Everand from $11.99 a month): listening activity syncs to Fable; playback inside Fable not described | Audiobooks: annual listening goals |
What does each cost?
Fable
- Free core app
- Fable Plus: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year
Source: Fable help: How much will Fable Plus cost · Read 27 Sep 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 Fable if
you value running on every device you own and reading the same book in print, ebook and audio.
Best for: Reading with a club.
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, Fable or The StoryGraph?
The StoryGraph scores 6.40 against 5.60 on our weights, so it scores higher on this question. The pick-up calculator lets you change the weights.
Which is cheaper, Fable or The StoryGraph?
Fable: Free core app; Fable Plus: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year. The StoryGraph: Free core app; StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store).
Do Fable and The StoryGraph work on Android?
Fable runs on Android. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android and web. The StoryGraph runs on Android. Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android and web.