BookBuds: Read with friends

BookBuds is a cozy social reading app that makes reading with friends easy, fun, and motivating. Sit around your own virtual bonfire, track reading time, build daily streaks, and compete on a shared leaderboard to see who’s reading the most.

Whether you’re trying to read more books, finish your TBR list, build a reading habit, or simply stay accountable with friends, BookBuds turns reading into a shared experience instead of something you do alone.

Read Together Around a Virtual Bonfire

Start a reading session and watch your BookBud glow as you read. Your friends can join you anytime, making reading feel cozy, warm, and connected.. even when you’re miles apart.

Track Your Reading Time Effortlessly

No more manual book logs. BookBuds automatically tracks your reading minutes with a built-in reading timer.

Compete on a Social Reading Leaderboard

See who in your friend group is reading the most each day, week, or month. Build streaks. Climb the leaderboard. Celebrate wins together.

Invite Your Friends & Build a Reading Circle

Reading is more fun when you do it together. Share your BookBuds link, invite friends, compare progress, and stay motivated as a group. Achieve your 2026 reading goals together!

Perfect for Your TBR + Self-Improvement Goals

If your 2026 goals are focused on reading more books, reducing screen time, or developing mindful habits, BookBuds makes it easier.. and way more fun!

Why BookBuds Works

Reading feels fun, not forced

Friends keep you accountable

Streaks build momentum

The bonfire creates a comforting ritual

Competition sparks motivation

Tracking is automatic

Start Your Reading Journey Today

Read more books, stay consistent, and build a habit that sticks: all with your friends beside you around a cozy virtual bonfire.

Download BookBuds and make reading social again.

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Subscriptions & Billing

BookBuds offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions that unlock premium features such as advanced reading analytics, enhanced customization, and additional Pro tools.

Subscriptions are available in monthly and yearly plans and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple ID account settings.

All core social reading features — including reading with friends, bonfire sessions, leaderboards, profiles, and chats — remain free to use without a subscription.