Built for real smartphone handling
Large touch targets, fast lists, and less friction between scanning, reviewing, and saving.
Booky for Android
Your books. Clearly organized. Pleasant on mobile.
Booky is an Android-first app for people who do not want to manage their personal library in spreadsheets or scattered notes. It combines ISBN scanning, clean metadata, reading progress, local backups, and an intentionally optional Google cloud backup in one calm mobile flow.
- Local-first instead of account-first
- ISBN scan and batch import for faster capture
- Optional private Drive appData snapshots
This section uses a real Booky screenshot instead of a stylized mockup. The current capture is shown in German.
Your library stays on your device first
Library, wishlist, notes, progress, and local backups work without requiring cloud as a baseline.
Private snapshots only when you actually want them
Google cloud backup is optional by design and stores snapshots only in your account's private appData area.
Product promise
What makes Booky feel good day to day
The website should not only build trust, but also explain why Booky feels solid in everyday use: short paths, clear feedback, and features that do not get in each other's way.
Library and wishlist kept separate on purpose
Track books you already own and books you still want without forcing everything into one generic list.
- Separate contexts for owned books and wishlist entries
- Notes, categories, series, ratings, and status
- Reading progress, total pages, and read/sold state
ISBN scanning that also saves time in batches
Capture a single title or scan multiple ISBNs in a row, review the preview list, and save them together.
- Fast scanner for single and multi-book capture
- Batch save flow with visible loading state
- Duplicate detection before you commit
Cloud as an addition, not a requirement
If you want it, Booky can create private snapshots through Google Play Services in your Google Drive appData folder.
- Back up and restore directly from the app
- No public Drive folder for Booky data
- Clearly separate from local backups and exports
In daily use
Core product areas at a glance
Booky is more than a simple title list. The app combines structured book management, search and cover helpers, privacy guidance, and robust restore paths in a focused Android product.
Capture
From camera to library in one flow
ISBN scanning, title and author lookup, and cover loading help you build your collection quickly.
- Scan ISBN barcodes with the camera
- Pull metadata from available sources
- Find matching covers or set one manually
Read
More than just ownership tracking
Booky does not only store that you own a book, but also how far you are and how you rate it.
- Current page and total pages
- Read and sold status
- Ratings, notes, and categories
Protect
Local backups first, cloud if you want it
For safety, export/import, local restore points, and optional Google cloud snapshots are available side by side.
- Local backup snapshots on the device
- Export and import for manual transfers
- Optional private cloud snapshots via Google
FAQ
Common questions
A few topics matter most on a public product website: what Booky stores, how cloud backup works, and whether the app remains useful without Google.
Do I need a Google account to use Booky?
No. Core features for library management, wishlist, reading progress, local backups, and exports work without a Google account. You only need one for optional cloud backup.
Are my books uploaded into a normal Google Drive folder?
No. If you enable cloud backup, Booky uses the private Google Drive appData area. It is reserved for the app and not meant as a normal free-form file folder.
Can I add many books quickly?
Yes. That is exactly what the multi-ISBN scan flow is for. You scan several books, review the preview list, and then save them together.
Is Booky only for books I already own?
No. The app intentionally separates library and wishlist so owned and desired books stay clearly distinct.