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Fable: Comprehensive Review of the Social Reading Tracking Platform

by Fable

4.7
IOSBooks
Fable is a community-driven reading platform combining book tracking with social features. The app enables readers to organize libraries, join discussion clubs, and track reading progress through an aesthetically polished interface.

Detailed Review

Fable positions itself as a modern alternative to established reading platforms by combining robust tracking capabilities with community engagement features. The iOS application serves as both a personal reading management system and social network for bibliophiles, creating a dual-purpose platform that addresses organizational and social reading needs. The core functionality centers around comprehensive reading tracking through customizable lists (currently reading, to-be-read, finished, and did-not-finish), progress monitoring with visual indicators, and goal-setting features including daily streaks. Beyond personal management, the platform facilitates discovery through algorithm-driven recommendations and social features including themed book clubs and television discussion groups, creating a multimedia engagement environment. User experience demonstrates particular strength in interface design, with clean typography, intuitive navigation, and thoughtful visual elements that surpass many competitors in aesthetic appeal. Real-world usage patterns show users frequently engaging with the widget system for quick access to current reads, while the social components encourage regular return visits for discussion participation. The platform maintains functionality across multiple reading engagement modes from solitary tracking to community interaction. User feedback consistently highlights the visual appeal and community features as standout elements. Carlyhaas (July 28, 2025) noted 'Beautiful interface. Fun options like widgets and book clubs,' while Would play a million times (August 1, 2025) emphasized the social aspect: 'I get to talk with people that love reading.' Multiple reviews specifically contrast the experience favorably against larger platforms, with lollll some1 (July 23, 2025) stating it has 'so many more options' than alternatives. The platform demonstrates notable strengths in user experience design and community building, though limitations include platform exclusivity to iOS and potentially narrower content discovery compared to larger databases. Ideal use cases involve readers seeking both organizational tools and social engagement opportunities, particularly those valuing aesthetic presentation and community interaction over comprehensive metadata databases.

Key Features

  • Custom reading lists organization with visual progress tracking for current reads, TBR piles, and completed books
  • Social book clubs and TV discussion groups enabling community engagement around specific titles and themes
  • Goal setting system with streak tracking and reading statistics to maintain reading habit motivation
  • Home screen widgets providing quick access to current reading progress and reading goals
  • Personalized recommendation algorithm suggesting new books and shows based on user preferences
  • Multi-media tracking capability managing both reading materials and television viewing in unified platform

Why Users Love It

Superior interface design
Strong community features

Perfect for: Social readers seeking organized tracking with community engagement

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#15

Best Rank

#12

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Average Rank

#16

30-day average

User Reviews

emilythelibrarian
Jul 8, 2025

This app is truly such a step up from goodreads and I convince everyone who is a reader to get it. It’s easy to use and up to date unlike goodreads and other book apps. The review features like .25 star ratings and adjectives to describe different aspects of the books is next to none. Being able to transfer your goodreads data was a huge selling point for me. I truly swear by this app!!! I recommend this app to everyone!! This app is truly such a step up from goodreads and I convince everyone who is a reader to get it. It’s easy to use and up to date unlike goodreads and other book apps. The review features like .25 star ratings and adjectives to describe different aspects of the books is next to none. Being able to transfer your goodreads data was a huge selling point for me. I truly swear by this app!!!

Rowan🍄🐸🌸
Jul 19, 2025

I love this app so much, but I have one suggestion: I would really love it if the reading streaks were carried over to the new year instead of restarting because I read more than 365 days and would love it if my true reading streaks extended were shown:) Carry over streaks beyond one year? I love this app so much, but I have one suggestion: I would really love it if the reading streaks were carried over to the new year instead of restarting because I read more than 365 days and would love it if my true reading streaks extended were shown:)

Emily Lichius
Jul 3, 2025

I found a book I wanted to read, and Fable had yet to add it to their library. After a little bit of digging, I found the form to request new books. Within 48hrs, it was now available for me to add to my TBR list! I was very impressed with their response time; thank you Fable! Quick response to book request I found a book I wanted to read, and Fable had yet to add it to their library. After a little bit of digging, I found the form to request new books. Within 48hrs, it was now available for me to add to my TBR list! I was very impressed with their response time; thank you Fable!

Bun_Bun🧸
Jul 9, 2025

I. Absolutely. Love. This. Thing!!! Even without pro you have a great app with even greater people. I honestly think that if you want a social book or tv show app, this is the best thing ever. Oh my god I. Absolutely. Love. This. Thing!!! Even without pro you have a great app with even greater people. I honestly think that if you want a social book or tv show app, this is the best thing ever.

El’s_Bells
Jul 23, 2025

i love this app!! i am a huge reader girly, and my mom introduced me to Fable! i love the i can keep track of my books as a read them, with progress bars and everything. it’s SO cool! i have yet to find a good book-tracking app, and luckily i found the one i will be using for years. read this before download i love this app!!i am a huge reader girly, and my mom introduced me to Fable! i love the i can keep track of my books as a read them, with progress bars and everything. it’s SO cool! i have yet to find a good book-tracking app, and luckily i found the one i will be using for years.

App Details

Developer

Fable

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/7/2025