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Apple ID395150347
Bundle IDcom.kimicoapps.BookBuddy-Lite
SellerSeller
Min iOS18.0
Min macOS15.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad
Released2010-10-09
Copyright© 2010 Kimico Ltd.
Privacy policyLink ↗
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What’s New Version 10.2.0
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Description
BookBuddy is a powerful book management app that gives you access to your entire book catalog, anywhere. Using BookBuddy is fun and easy, allowing you to quickly find any book in your library, share your favorite books, and keep track of borrowed and lent books.
FREE VERSION
- BookBuddy has all the features of BookBuddy Pro with a 50 book limit.
- BookBuddy can be upgraded via In-App Purchase for unlimited book storage.
KEY FEATURES
• Adding Your Books
Add your books using the following options:
- Scan barcode (via iPhone camera or Bluetooth handheld scanner)
- Enter ISBN
- Search online by keyword
- Add manually
- Import from CSV file
• Organizing Your Books
Place your books where they belong:
- My Books — books you own
- Wish List — books you wish to own
- Borrowed — books you borrowed from others
- Previously Owned — books you no longer own
• Syncing Your Library
Sync your library across multiple devices using iCloud or Dropbox sync.
• Sharing Your Library
Share your library online via the BookBuddy Companion website and invite anyone to view it (requires a monthly subscription).
• Unlocking Your Reading Insights
Deep dive into your reading habits by exploring the following statistics:
- Books Finished — Track the number of books you’ve completed
- Pages Read — See your page count over time
- Top Authors — Discover your most-read authors
- Favorite Genres — Identify your preferred genres
MORE TO LOVE
• Universal app — pay once and use BookBuddy on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac.
• Personalize — use categories and tags, mark favorites, add personal notes, and much more.
• Appearance — choose either list or grid view to best match your needs.
• Custom Filters — filter your library by multiple criteria.
• Advanced Sorting — apply multi-level data sorting.
• Loans — instantly track books that are currently loaned out.
• Multiple selection — apply batch operations using multiple selection.
• Reading Status — filter your books by their reading status.
• Quick find — instantly find books by entering search keywords or scanning their barcodes.
• Export — quickly export your library into CSV, PDF, or HTML formats.
• Print — easily print selected books to AirPrint-enabled printers.
• Backup — create backups to any cloud service.
• Activity History — view the full history of your reading and loaning activities.
• Duplicates — quickly detect duplicates and easily remove them.
• Markdown Formatting — style your notes with headings, lists, bold, italics, links, and more.
• Privacy — your library is saved locally and privately on your device.
• And so much more!
CLASSROOM LIBRARY MANAGER (for teachers)
• Manage — use BookBuddy to manage your classroom library and track student checkouts.
• Checkout History — easily track checkout history and view statistics.
• Contacts — save your student names in BookBuddy Contacts rather than in your personal Contacts app.
• Reading Level Fields — use various fields to track the reading level of your books.
• Online Sharing — allow students to self-checkout books via the BookBuddy Companion website (requires a monthly subscription).
FEEDBACK
We love staying in touch with our users and we look forward to hearing from you! If you have any feedback, questions, or concerns, please email us at:
support@kimicoapps.com
or visit: http://www.kimicoapps.com/support.html
Follow us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/KimicoLtd
* Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/12652322
* Terms and Conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/12652322
In-App Purchases US pricing
Online Sharing Subscription
Pro (Monthly) · Monthly 14-day free trial$4.99
Pro (Yearly) · Yearly 14-day free trial$49.99
Std (Monthly) · Monthly 14-day free trial$1.99
Std (Yearly) · Yearly 14-day free trial$19.99
One-Time Purchases
BookBuddy Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887865839v10.2.02026-07-06 20:21:26
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 886109795v10.1.32026-05-25 22:47:19
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 885959220v10.1.22026-05-21 20:19:32
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 885917574v10.1.12026-05-20 19:59:23
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 885751090v10.1.02026-05-17 17:59:26
This major update adds full menu bar support on iPadOS 26 and later, and on Apple Silicon Macs running BookBuddy.
The new menu bar makes many common book-management actions easier to discover and faster to access, especially when using a keyboard.
Main menu bar actions include:
• Add books manually, online, by barcode, or by scanning multiple barcodes
• Import, export, and print
• Search your library
• Change book list layout and cover layout
• Open Wish List, Currently Borrowed, Borrowed and Returned, and Previously Owned lists
• Share, duplicate, delete, move, rate, tag, and print books
• Update book information online
• Change reading status
• Set current page or listening position
• Manage loan, borrow, and Read Next status
Keyboard shortcuts include:
• Command-F: Search
• Command-1: View as List
• Command-2: View as Small Covers
• Command-3: View as Medium Covers
• Command-4: View as Large Covers
• Command-D: Duplicate
• Command-P: Print
• Delete: Delete selected books while using book-list selection mode
* If you enjoy this update, please rate BookBuddy on the App Store!
Build 882125227v10.0.72026-04-10 02:16:23
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 881673314v10.0.52026-01-22 22:03:48
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 881144672v10.0.42026-01-12 11:11:19
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 880674802v10.0.32025-12-15 22:25:22
- Improved reading duration visibility in the Book Details page
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 880122417v10.0.22025-11-30 15:00:09
- You can now import CSV files exported from:
- Google Books (personal library)
- Goodreads
- LibraryThing (should set Encoding: ISO Latin 1)
- Anobii
- Book Crawler
- Book Catalogue
- My Library
- Scanolino
- Reading List
- Book Tracker
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 879334821v10.0.12025-11-14 23:52:40
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 877907291v10.0.02025-10-23 11:50:29
Ready for iOS 26
• Full support for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
• A refreshed, modern look throughout
• iPad: adjust the Split View divider on iPadOS 26 only
• Favorites & Ratings: refined visuals with haptic feedback
• Accessibility: clearer VoiceOver and enhanced “Differentiate Without Color” support
• Standardized bar button titles and placement to match Apple guidelines
• System-style tips for contextual guidance
If you enjoy this update, please rate BookBuddy on the App Store!
Build 876711938v9.8.22025-08-06 17:57:02
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 875386333v9.8.12025-07-13 17:55:54
Spotlight on improvements — cataloguing is now faster and smarter:
• Include books marked as Being Read in Pages Read statistics
• Scan Photo (Edit Book › Thumbnail) captures cover art with automatic frame detection — no cropping needed
• Enjoy Continuous Layout when browsing books in cover view (View Layout)
• Set a Physical Location directly from Book Details or a book’s context menu
• Import/export Library Filters to share custom filters across devices
• Filter by date with specific, before, after, or range options
• Filter by rating with exact, up to, at least, or range options
• Search inside Notes and Summary (toggle in Search Options)
• Show unlimited search results via Search Options › Unoptimized
• Tap “+” throughout the app for faster entry (e.g., Tags page)
• Select a new value for any field (e.g., Format) without clearing the old one
If you enjoy this update, please rate BookBuddy on the App Store!
Build 874122301v9.7.182025-04-18 14:56:08
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 874018594v9.7.172025-04-14 21:08:17
- Fixed sorting by Title when numbers are included (e.g. 'My Title 9' would come before 'My Title 10')
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 873755470v9.7.162025-04-03 15:59:53
Published Contact Details (Online Sharing)
- You can now easily publish contact details when using the Online Sharing feature.
- Configure it in BookBuddy > Settings > Online Sharing > Preferences > Published Contact Details.
Build 873107599v9.7.142025-03-10 20:17:28
Online Sharing: allow customizing the fields appearing on the List View (via BookBuddy > Settings > Online Sharing > Preferences > List View > Fields)
Build 872021820v9.7.112025-01-26 20:47:01
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 871866277v9.7.92025-01-19 22:12:19
- Allow changing current year on Reading Statistics main page
- Improved migration from Book Crawler CSV file
Build 871439517v9.7.82024-12-30 08:46:56
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 870648234v9.7.72024-11-24 16:30:07
- Fixed issue where sometimes Date Finished field isn't filled-in for finished books
- Fixed issue where sometimes sync on Mac computers is unexpectedly disconnected
Build 870485519v9.7.62024-11-17 22:22:46
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 870272422v9.7.42024-11-07 19:18:00
- Allow configuring the Return key to either save changes or insert a new line in Title and Subtitle fields (via a "three dots" button at the top right corner)
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 870100076v9.7.32024-10-31 12:06:43
We are thrilled to release this update, loaded with powerful new features—including your most requested ones—to make BookBuddy even more productive and fun!
NEW FEATURES
- Added ability to search books by the Summary and Notes fields
- Added ability to use Markdown formatting in the Notes field allowing to style headers, lists, bold, italics, links, and more
- Added ability to add multiple books using handheld Bluetooth scanner via Add Book > Enter ISBN
- Added ability to add new tags via Book Details > Apply Tags
- Added ability to set Date Finished and Date Started fields via multiple selection
- Added ability to copy field values (e.g. ISBN, Title, Author) on Book Details page using tap & hold gesture
- Added ability to favorite or rate a book on the Book Details page via the ‘heart’ or ‘stars’ icons
- Added ability to favorite or rate a book on the Book List page via the context menu
- Added ability to track listening progress of audiobooks
- Added ability to use swipe-down gesture on the Book Details page to minimize enlarged cover image
- Added ability to prevent filling the Publisher field online when adding new books (via Settings > Fill Online)
- Added ability to paste a cover image via Edit Book > thumbnail menu > “Paste”
- Streamlined action names (e.g. Move Book > Move, Delete Book > Delete)
- Improved context menu layout by using sections
MAC (or iPad with keyboard)
Added ability to detect keyboard keys:
- Enter / Esc: save or cancel changes
- ⌘A: select all books in current page
- ⌘1, ⌘2, ⌘3, ⌘4: switch between List View and Cover Views
keyboard keys already supported:
- ⌘N: add a new book
- ⌘F: show the Search page
- ⌘↑ and ⌘↓: scroll current page to the top or bottom
APP INTENTS
Improved integration with Siri, Shortcuts App, and Spotlight by supporting three main intents:
- Open [Smart List]
* Favorites
* Search
* Wish List
* Being Read
* Read Next
* Loaned Out
* Currently Borrowed
- Add Book
- Pick Random Book
Siri examples:
- “Hey Siri, open favorites in BookBuddy”
- “Hey Siri, add book in BookBuddy”
- “Hey Siri, pick random book in BookBuddy”
** If you enjoy this update, please rate BookBuddy on the App Store! **
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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description updated
BookBuddy is a powerful book management app that gives you access to your entire book catalog, anywhere. Using BookBuddy is fun and easy, allowing you to quickl
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subtitle updated
ISBN scanner & library manager
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name updated
BookBuddy: Book Tracker
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Version 10.2.0 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.1.3 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.1.2 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.1.1 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.1.0 released
This major update adds full menu bar support on iPadOS 26 and later, and on Apple Silicon Macs running BookBuddy.
The new menu bar makes many common book-management actions easier to discover and faster to access, especially when using a k
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Version 10.0.7 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.0.5 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.0.4 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.0.3 released
- Improved reading duration visibility in the Book Details page
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.0.2 released
- You can now import CSV files exported from:
- Google Books (personal library)
- Goodreads
- LibraryThing (should set Encoding: ISO Latin 1)
- Anobii
- Book Crawler
- Book Catalogue
- My Library
- Scanolino
- Reading List
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Version 10.0.1 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 10.0.0 released
Ready for iOS 26
• Full support for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
• A refreshed, modern look throughout
• iPad: adjust the Split View divider on iPadOS 26 only
• Favorites & Ratings: refined visuals with haptic feedback
• Accessibility: clearer Voic
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Version 9.8.2 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.8.1 released
Spotlight on improvements — cataloguing is now faster and smarter:
• Include books marked as Being Read in Pages Read statistics
• Scan Photo (Edit Book › Thumbnail) captures cover art with automatic frame detection — no cropping needed
• E
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Version 9.7.18 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.7.17 released
- Fixed sorting by Title when numbers are included (e.g. 'My Title 9' would come before 'My Title 10')
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.7.16 released
Published Contact Details (Online Sharing)
- You can now easily publish contact details when using the Online Sharing feature.
- Configure it in BookBuddy > Settings > Online Sharing > Preferences > Published Contact Details.
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Version 9.7.14 released
Online Sharing: allow customizing the fields appearing on the List View (via BookBuddy > Settings > Online Sharing > Preferences > List View > Fields)
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Version 9.7.11 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.7.9 released
- Allow changing current year on Reading Statistics main page
- Improved migration from Book Crawler CSV file
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Version 9.7.8 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.7.7 released
- Fixed issue where sometimes Date Finished field isn't filled-in for finished books
- Fixed issue where sometimes sync on Mac computers is unexpectedly disconnected
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Version 9.7.6 released
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.7.4 released
- Allow configuring the Return key to either save changes or insert a new line in Title and Subtitle fields (via a "three dots" button at the top right corner)
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 9.7.3 released
We are thrilled to release this update, loaded with powerful new features—including your most requested ones—to make BookBuddy even more productive and fun!
NEW FEATURES
- Added ability to search books by the Summary and Notes fields
- Add