Bookdam
Read, capture, and revisit your favorite passages
Now available on iOS and Android.
Bookdam lets you capture memorable passages from books
as photos, extract text automatically, and save them —
a reading journal & reminder app.
How It Works
Capture with Photo
Take a photo of any passage or page that catches your eye.
Auto Text Extraction
Text is automatically extracted from your photos and saved alongside.
Reminder Notifications
Get reminded of your saved passages based on your notification preferences.
Main Screen Reminders
Your saved passages appear naturally on the main screen every time you open the app.
Key Features
Reading Journal
Systematically record books you read and memorable quotes.
Photo Storage
Capture book pages as photos and keep the originals.
Extract text from photos
Automatically read the words in your photos and save them as text.
Reminders
Revisit your saved passages through customizable notifications.
Main Screen Remind
Your saved quotes naturally resurface every time you open the app.
Organize by Book
Neatly categorize your saved passages by book.
App Screenshots
Recommended for
Readers who want to save meaningful passages from books
Anyone who wants to revisit saved quotes without forgetting them
Those who want to manage their reading records systematically
People who want to keep book content as both photos and text
How Bookdam differs
Bookdam is not an e‑reader or a social “reading proof” feed — it focuses on turning passages into a personal, revisit‑able archive.
| Area | Bookdam | Common alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Capturing | Keeps both the page photo and the text extracted from it | Typing-only notes or bookmark-style links |
| Revisiting | Reminders and home surfacing for saved passages | Often relies on manual search and list hygiene |
| Primary goal | Personal reading archive organized by book | Community, reviews, and ratings-first platforms differ in intent |
| Paper books | Photo-first workflow fits offline reading | Many apps optimize for digital book ecosystems |
“Typical alternatives” describes common patterns, not an official representation of any named competitor.
FAQ
- Is Bookdam an e‑reader?
- No. It does not render ebooks for reading cover-to-cover. It helps you capture memorable passages as photos plus text, then revisit them with reminders.
- What if the text from the photo is wrong?
- Try again with better lighting and focus. Extracted text is assistive; the original photo is always kept.
- Does Bookdam use OCR?
- Yes. It reads the words in your photo and saves them as text — the same idea people call OCR. The original photo is kept as well.
- I cannot log in. What should I do?
- Check your network connection and restart the app. If the issue continues, contact us with your OS and app version.
- How can I delete my account?
- Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account in the app, or follow the guide on the web account deletion page.
- I am not receiving reminder notifications.
- Please check both device notification permissions and in-app reminder settings. Battery saver mode may delay notifications.
Support
App Name: Bookdam
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Method / Response Time: Email inquiries are answered within 2-3 business days
Great passages shine brighter when you revisit them.
Start building your personal quote collection with Bookdam.
Developer: HOSOFT Co, Ltd