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24 alternatives to Candl Progressive

A reading tracker for book lovers, now a progressive webapp

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Candl Progressive launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Candl Book Tracker v2▲5

   The non-social book tracker app

   2020 · candlapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Candl▲5

   Keep track of the books you read and thoughts you have

   2017 · candlapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Literal▲321

   Track your reading and discover your next favourite book

   2021 · literal.club · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Oku▲468

   Track your book lists and get recs from your friends

   2021 · oku.club · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Literal 2.0▲380

   Discover, organise & discuss books

   2022 · literal.club · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hardcover▲307

   Discover, track and read life-changing books

   2023 · hardcover.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   ReadHero▲149

   ReadHero 2.0: New Look, Smarter AI, Widgets & Book Search!

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   RLT▲136

   Reading tracker & bookshelf manager

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Bookself▲361

   The social reading app 📚💬

   2019 · bookself.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Notion Book Tracker▲92

    Read more books with a motivating book-tracking system

    2023 · iamchris77.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Notion Book Tracker▲93

    The one tool you need for all your reading needs

    2023 · hitanotion.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Reading List▲77

    An iOS app to track your reading

    2021 · readinglist.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    BookOwl: Reading Tracker▲13

    A reading tracker that actually gets out of your way

    Mar 2026 · bookowlapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Elite Book Tracker Template▲73

    Your personal digital library with everything you need

    2022 · abdulrafay.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Bookly▲107

    Track your reading in real time using daily reading workouts

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Bookling▲87

    Track your reading habits and set goals

    2016 · misterbumbles.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Papermark▲103

    A better way to track what you’re reading

    2015 · papermark.com · its alternatives →

18. 18IC
    I created an app to make my online reading experience easier▲61

    2021 · q.mimicrylabs.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Bookshelf: A Better Reading Tracker▲37

    Track, organize, and *actually* remember what you read w/ AI

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Reading Planner: Book Tracker▲4

    Track your reading & achieve goals with deep insights

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    PageFlow – Reading Tracker for iOS▲13

    Calm, private reading tracker with no accounts or clutter.

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Shelvy Books▲52

    Hey HN! I built a little side project I wanted to share. Shelvy is a free, visual bookshelf app where you can organize books you're reading, want to read, or have finished. Sign in to save your own collection. Not monetized, no ads, no tracking beyond basic auth. Just a fun weekend project that grew a bit. Live: https://shelvybooks.com Would love any feedback on the UX or feature ideas!

    Jan 2026 · shelvybooks.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Ultimate Notion Book Tracker▲24

    Set reading goals, take notes & keep track of your progress

    2024 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Bookxy Book Tracker▲12

    Track your reading, build habits, and stay motivated

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →