For years, Delicious Library 3 was the go-to app for Mac users who wanted to manage their collections with style. Its bookshelf interface and barcode scanning made cataloging fun, not a chore. But with the project now officially discontinued, many readers and collectors are left wondering: what’s the best alternative?
The answer is Book Tracker, a modern, actively developed app designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It takes the core strengths of Delicious Library and builds on them with today’s Apple technologies, making it the perfect successor.
Why Book Tracker is the natural replacement
Familiar cataloging, made faster
Like Delicious Library, you can quickly add books by scanning barcodes, searching by ISBN, or entering details manually. But with Book Tracker you also get:
- CSV import to bring in existing collections.
- Series management with custom numbering.
- Tags and Smart Lists to filter and organize in ways that fit your library.
A modern Apple-first experience
Delicious Library felt at home on the Mac. Book Tracker extends that to all your devices:
- Runs natively on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
- iCloud sync keeps your collection updated everywhere.
- Widgets and Shortcuts make access faster than ever.
- Support for Dark Mode, Live Activity (for the Reading Timer), and the latest system features.
More than cataloging
Delicious Library was great at showing what you owned. Book Tracker goes further:
- Track reading progress (pages or listening time for audiobooks).
- Save quotes and notes directly tied to books.
- View detailed statistics and even a yearly review of your reading.
- Log borrowed and lent books, so you never lose track.
- Enjoy automatic daily backups, with privacy-first design (no accounts, no ads, no tracking).
How to migrate from Delicious Library to Book Tracker
One of the biggest concerns for long-time Delicious Library users is moving their existing collection. Book Tracker makes this straightforward, and we’ve prepared a step-by-step tutorial to guide you:
👉 How to migrate from Delicious Library 3 to Book Tracker
In just a few steps, you can export your library from Delicious Library and import it into Book Tracker, keeping your collection safe and ready to use on all your Apple devices.
A future-proof alternative
Delicious Library will always have a special place in the hearts of Mac enthusiasts, but it’s no longer supported. Book Tracker, on the other hand, is actively developed and updated with every new version of iOS and macOS. With its balance of modern design, powerful cataloging tools, and focus on privacy, it’s the best way to manage a personal library today.
If you loved Delicious Library, you’ll feel right at home and quickly see how Book Tracker takes your collection to the next level.
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