The Best Alternative to Bookpedia for Cataloging Your Books

For years, Bookpedia was a popular choice among Mac users for managing personal book collections. With features like customizable fields and smart lists, it became a reliable companion for readers and collectors. But in recent years, Bookpedia has stopped receiving updates, leaving many users looking for a modern, secure, and actively developed alternative.

If you’re one of them, here’s why now is the right time to move on and why Book Tracker is the best replacement for Bookpedia.

Why you need an alternative to Bookpedia

Bookpedia served its purpose well, but using outdated software comes with problems:

• No support for the latest macOS and iOS versions. Each system update increases the risk of crashes or incompatibility.
• Lack of updates. Without ongoing development, missing features and bugs won’t be fixed.
• Data safety concerns. Without a modern backup system, your collection could be at risk.

If you want your library to remain accessible, safe, and easy to manage, switching to a supported app is the smart move.

Book Tracker: the modern solution

Among the many cataloging apps available today, Book Tracker stands out as the best alternative to Bookpedia, especially for Apple users.

With Book Tracker you can:

• Import your existing Bookpedia library. No need to start over. Book Tracker supports CSV import and has a dedicated guide for Bookpedia users.
• Add books instantly by scanning barcodes, searching ISBNs, or entering details manually.
• Organize with Tags, Series, and Smart Lists, so your library is as flexible as you need.
• Track your reading progress with statuses (To Read, Currently Reading, Finished), yearly challenges, and even a Reading Timer with Live Activity.
• Save notes and quotes, rate books, and keep track of formats (print, ebook, audiobook).
• Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud, with daily automatic backups to keep your data safe.
• Enjoy a privacy-first design: no ads, no accounts, and no tracking of your reading habits.

In short: it brings everything you loved about Bookpedia into a modern, elegant, and constantly updated environment.

How to migrate from Bookpedia to Book Tracker

The best part? Moving your library is quick and straightforward. We’ve prepared a step-by-step tutorial to make the process smooth:

👉 How to migrate from Bookpedia to Book Tracker

With just a few steps, your entire Bookpedia collection can be imported into Book Tracker, including titles, authors, and key details, so you can pick up right where you left off.

Final thoughts

While Bookpedia was a beloved app in its time, it’s no longer a reliable choice for managing your library. Luckily, Book Tracker not only replaces Bookpedia but improves on it with modern features, privacy protections, and seamless sync across Apple devices.

If you’re ready to future-proof your library and keep enjoying your collection without interruptions, make the switch today — and discover why Book Tracker is the best alternative to Bookpedia.