ReadBrew vs StoryGraph
Both track your books. StoryGraph is a reading community built around recommendations. ReadBrew is a private tracker built around reading a little every day, with no account and no feed.
Feature
StoryGraph
ReadBrew
Account
Required
None, open the app and start
Where your data lives
StoryGraph's servers
On your device, optional private iCloud sync
Social features
Friends, buddy reads, community challenges
None, private by design
Book recommendations
Mood- and pace-based recommendations
Not a recommendation app
Logging
Progress by page or percentage
Page, percentage or pages read, plus a reading timer
Mood & pace tags
Yes, community-driven
Yes, your own private tags
Goodreads import
Yes
Yes (CSV)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
iOS, Android
Price
Free, optional Plus subscription
Free plan, optional Pro subscription
StoryGraph details are based on its public App Store listing and website as of October 2026.
Pick StoryGraph if you want
- Book recommendations based on mood and pace
- A web app as well as phone apps
- Friends, buddy reads and community challenges
Pick ReadBrew if you want
- No account, no feed, nothing public
- A daily reading habit: streaks, a reading timer and a daily page target
- A calm, themeable app that keeps your data on your device
Coming from Goodreads instead? See ReadBrew as a Goodreads alternative, or the ReadBrew fact sheet.
Free to download · No account required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ReadBrew and StoryGraph?
StoryGraph is an account-based reading community with mood-based book recommendations and social features. ReadBrew is a private, account-free tracker focused on daily reading habits: page logging, a reading timer, streaks, goals and stats, with no social feed.
Does ReadBrew need an account like StoryGraph?
No. ReadBrew works without an account or sign-up. Your reading data stays on your device, and ReadBrew Pro can sync it through your own private iCloud account on Apple devices.
Should I use StoryGraph or ReadBrew?
Choose StoryGraph if you want book recommendations, a web app and a reading community. Choose ReadBrew if you want a private, distraction-free tracker that helps you read every day with streaks, a timer and goals.
Can I move my books from StoryGraph to ReadBrew?
ReadBrew imports Goodreads-format CSV files. If your StoryGraph library came from Goodreads, the simplest route is to import your Goodreads export into ReadBrew.
How much does ReadBrew cost?
Free to download with a free plan. ReadBrew Pro is an optional subscription: US$2.49 per month or US$19.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan for eligible users. Prices vary by country.