How It Works
Three steps to a better reading life.
Add Books
Scan a barcode or search by title, author, or ISBN. Build your TBR pile and organize your entire library in seconds.
Track Reading
Start a reading session with the built-in timer. Log pages read, track your daily progress, and maintain your streak.
Get Insights
Receive AI-powered insights about your reading habits, patterns, and personalized book recommendations tailored to you.
Packed with Features
Everything a dedicated reader needs.
Barcode Scanning
Instantly add books by scanning the barcode on the back cover. No typing needed.
Reading Timer
Built-in session timer tracks exactly how long you read so you can hit your daily goals.
Daily & Yearly Goals
Set pages-per-day and books-per-year goals. Stay on track with progress bars and reminders.
AI Insights
Get personalized analysis of your reading habits — speed, consistency, genre preferences, and more.
Book Recommendations
AI-powered suggestions based on your reading history and taste profile.
Live Activities
See your reading session progress right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
Widgets
Home and Lock Screen widgets showing your current book, progress, and daily goal.
Reading Streaks
Build a daily reading habit. Streaks motivate you to read even a few pages every day.
Share Cards
Generate beautiful reading recap cards to share your year-in-books with friends.
Who Is It For?
For every kind of reader.
Avid Readers
Already read a lot? Get crystal-clear stats on how many books, pages, and hours you devour each year.
Students
Track assigned reading, log study sessions, and hit required page counts without losing track.
Book Clubs
Stay on pace with your book club's schedule. Track group reads and never fall behind again.
Goal Setters
Want to read 20 books this year? Set the goal, track the progress, and celebrate every milestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add books to Reading Tracker?▾
You can add books by scanning the barcode on any physical book, searching by title or author name, or entering an ISBN directly. The app pulls in cover art, descriptions, and metadata automatically.
What are the reading goals?▾
You can set a daily pages goal (e.g., read 30 pages per day) and an annual books goal (e.g., finish 24 books this year). The app tracks your progress and shows you if you're ahead or behind pace.
How do AI insights work?▾
After you've logged several reading sessions, the app analyzes your reading speed, preferred genres, reading times of day, and consistency to surface personalized insights and patterns you might not notice yourself.
What are Live Activities?▾
When you start a reading session, a Live Activity appears on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island showing your elapsed time, pages read, and progress toward your daily goal — so you never need to open the app mid-session.
Is Reading Tracker free?▾
Yes, Reading Tracker is free to download and use. Core features including adding books, tracking sessions, goals, and streaks are all included at no cost.
Does it work with eBooks?▾
Absolutely. You can manually log reading sessions for any book — physical, eBook, or audiobook. Search by title to add any book even without a barcode to scan.
Reading Tracker vs. Alternatives
Why Reading Tracker is the best choice for iOS readers.
| Feature | Reading Tracker | Goodreads | Apple Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ✅ Free | ✅ Free | ✅ Free |
| AI Recommendations | ✅ Advanced | ⚠️ Basic | ❌ No |
| Cross-Device Sync | ✅ iCloud sync | ❌ Separate apps | ✅ iCloud |
| Offline Capability | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Full |
| Privacy | ✅ Data stays local | ⚠️ Tracked | ✅ Private |
| Native iOS Design | ✅ SwiftUI | ❌ Web-first | ✅ Native |
| Reading Habit Focus | ✅ Built for habits | ⚠️ Community-first | ❌ Store-first |
What Makes Reading Tracker Different?
Reading Tracker is purpose-built to help you read more—not sell you books or harvest your data. Unlike Goodreads (community-focused, web-first) or Apple Books (store-first), Reading Tracker combines advanced AI recommendations with a privacy-first approach and native iOS design optimized for building daily reading habits.
Privacy-First Design
Your reading history is private. Everything syncs securely via iCloud and stays on your device. We don't track you across the internet, sell your data to advertisers, or build profiles on your reading habits. Privacy is a fundamental right—not a paid feature.
Getting Started in 3 Minutes
- Download Reading Tracker from the App Store (free)
- Log 1–2 books — no account needed. Works offline locally
- Add 5–10 more books to unlock personalized AI recommendations
- Optional: Sign in using Apple Sign-In for iCloud sync across devices
- Discover your next favorite read in the “For You” tab
Reading Guides & Book Tracker Tips
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Free to download · iOS 16+
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