BookBuddy by Kimico is a long established home library app for Apple devices. Like ShelfBuddy, it keeps your library on your device and needs no account. They differ in platforms, the free book limit, audiobooks and series.
| Feature | ShelfBuddy | BookBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Android and the browser | iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Mac; no Android version |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed |
| Price | Free with ads, no book limit. Premium: one-time purchase, no subscription | Free up to 50 books. Pro: one-time $9.99 / €9.99. Optional online sharing subscription |
| Barcode scanning | Yes, also several books in a row | Yes, camera or Bluetooth scanner |
| Audiobooks | Own format with listening time and playback speed | Not described in its listing |
| Series | Owned and missing volumes, alerts for new volumes and followed authors | Not described in its listing |
| Import | Goodreads, StoryGraph, Reado, any CSV or spreadsheet | CSV import; export as CSV, PDF or HTML |
| Social features | None: a private library without a public profile | None; a paid add-on shares your library on the web |
| Where your data lives | On your device; sync through your own iCloud or Google Drive | On your device; sync through iCloud or Dropbox |
| App languages | English, German, Dutch, Spanish | 10 languages, including German and Spanish |
Export your library from BookBuddy as a CSV file. Open it in ShelfBuddy under Settings, Import library, and choose Another app. ShelfBuddy detects the columns automatically, looks up missing details by ISBN, and the import can be undone in one step.
Details about other apps come from their websites and store listings, checked in September 2026. Spotted something out of date? Write to us via Inquiries.