Two different places to start.
Bookly is built around books: it combines a book library with reading sessions and book-related statistics. Burrow is built around time spent on activities, so reading can sit alongside study, practice and other habits.
About this comparison: We make Burrow. We have linked to Bookly’s own description below so you can check its current features, and we have identified where the more specialized app may be the better fit. Features, pricing and availability can change.
Compare the essentials.
| What you need | Burrow | Bookly |
|---|---|---|
| Reading timer | Count-up timer for a Reading activity. | Reading-session timer with reading statistics. |
| Organize books | Notes or Pro tags can record a title; no searchable book catalog. | Book library with online search and scanning. |
| Record a thought | Session note and rating; more reflection types with Pro. | Book notes, quotes and annotations. |
| Track other activities | Make activities for study, practice or other habits too. | Built around reading and books. |
Bookly describes its library, timer, statistics and notes on its official product page. Burrow’s features and limitations are described on our reading tracker page.
Choose Bookly for a book-centered library.
If your main goal is to catalog titles, scan books into a collection or keep book-specific statistics, Bookly’s dedicated reading tools may suit you better. Its product page describes tracking reading time and speed, saving quotes, and organizing a bookshelf.
Check Bookly’s current App Store listing for its latest subscription terms and feature availability before deciding; this comparison does not assume which features are free.
Choose Burrow for time across activities.
If you want to make time for reading alongside studying, music practice or another activity, Burrow keeps those sessions in one place. You can create a Reading activity, start a count-up timer, and save a note when you finish.
Burrow’s free version includes up to three activities, timing, a note and a rating. Pro adds unlimited activities and more question types, including number questions and tags. Burrow does not provide a searchable book library or scan book barcodes.
Which should you use?
Choose the workflow you expect to return to. A book library is useful if finding titles and tracking a collection matters most. A general activity timer is useful if the habit itself—and the time you make for it—is the center of your routine.
You can also use both, or use a paper notebook. Try a short reading session and see which record you actually want to keep. For a simple way to begin, read our 20-minute reading routine.
