Goodreads review
Track your reading and see what millions of readers think
- Goodreads, Inc.
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
4.8 from 761.4K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads #8 in Books on the US App Store
Does it deserve #11?
Is Goodreads worth it?
It depends on what you need. Goodreads scores 7.8/10 and ranks #11 in Reading & News. It's best for readers who want to track books and see reviews from a huge community. Skip it if you want detailed reading stats and mood-based book picks. Price: Free, with no paid plan; Goodreads is owned by Amazon.
The verdict
Goodreads has more than 150 million members, so your reading friends are probably already there. Shelve what you've read and want to read, set a yearly Reading Challenge, check reviews from millions of people and join book club groups. In 2026 it finally added a Did Not Finish shelf and half- and quarter-star ratings. It's free and works with Kindle, but the design feels dated next to The StoryGraph, and its suggestions are simpler than StoryGraph's mood-based picks.
- Read, Want to Read and DNF shelves
- Yearly Reading Challenge
- Reviews from millions of readers
- Book club groups
- Book cover and barcode scanner
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Half- and quarter-star ratings, and you can go back and change old ratings
- Aug 2026In the US, a Get the book option helps you find physical copies
- Mar 2026A built-in Did Not Finish shelf for books you set aside
Privacy 6.6/10
App Store label: no tracking. Purchases, contacts, your content, searches, identifiers, usage, sensitive info and diagnostics may be linked to you.
What we like
- Free, with a huge community of 150 million members
- Quick book scanner and reading tracker
- Reading Challenge and Year in Books recap
What could be better
- Design and app feel dated
- Lots of data linked to your account
- Suggestions are simpler than The StoryGraph's
Readers who want to track books and see reviews from a huge community
you want detailed reading stats and mood-based book picks
Questions about Goodreads
Is Goodreads worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Goodreads scores 7.8/10 and ranks #11 in Reading & News. It's best for readers who want to track books and see reviews from a huge community. Skip it if you want detailed reading stats and mood-based book picks. Price: Free, with no paid plan; Goodreads is owned by Amazon.
Is Goodreads free?
Yes. Goodreads is completely free and has no paid plan; it's owned by Amazon.
Can you give half stars on Goodreads?
Yes. Since October 2026 you can rate books with half and quarter stars, and you can go back and change older ratings.
What are the best alternatives to Goodreads?
The closest alternatives are The StoryGraph, Libby and Kindle. See all of them ranked on our Goodreads alternatives page.
Where does Goodreads rank?
Goodreads ranks #11 of 11 in our Reading & News ranking, with an overall score of 7.8 out of 10.