Barcode, ISBN or search
Find books from around the world by title, author or ISBN, or scan the barcode on the back. Cover, page count and genre come along automatically.
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Reading tracker for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch
The book tracker and reading log for your iPhone
Every book, every page, every quote – in one place.
Scan the barcode and the book is on your shelf. ReadShelf times your reading, remembers your page and shows whether you’re on track for this year’s reading goal. You can start reading sessions on your Apple Watch, too.
Free download · Optional Premium (in-app purchases)
- No account needed
- No ads
- No analytics tools
- Goodreads import
How it works
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Add your books
Search by title, author or ISBN, scan the barcode or enter a book yourself – then put it on a shelf.
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Read and log
Start a reading session, read, stop and enter your page. Forgot to time it? Add the session afterwards.
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See your progress
Your streak, weekly stats and yearly goal show how much you read – and when you’ll finish your current book.
A look inside the app
Real ReadShelf screens, captured with sample data.
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Timed reading sessions -
Progress and forecast -
Discover by mood -
Your reading goal -
Stats · month & year with Premium -
Reading calendar -
Search, scan, add -
Siri & Shortcuts
Everything your reading journal needs
The labels show whether a feature is on iPhone, Apple Watch or both.
Shelves and TBR list
Reading, Read, Wishlist and Abandoned are ready to go. Three custom shelves are free, as many as you like with Premium.
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Reading sessions with a timer
Start the timer, read, log your page. The timer shows on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, and you can add sessions you forgot.
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Read with Apple Watch
Start and pause sessions on your wrist, log pages and check today’s goal. Everything shows up on your iPhone automatically.
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Reading goal and forecast
Set a yearly goal in books and a daily goal in minutes. ReadShelf shows whether you’re on track and when you’ll finish your current book.
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Reading streak with rest days
Every reading day counts. Every seven reading days earn a rest day that covers a missed day.
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Reading stats
Pages, reading time and books for this week and last week are free. Month, year, all time and every chart come with Premium.
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Quotes and notes
Save favorite passages: snap a photo of the page and highlight just the lines you want to keep. Plus notes and a rating for every book.
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Discover
Suggestions based on your favorite genres and authors, plus picks by mood. Worked out on your device.
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Why keep a digital reading log?
No more “Have I read this?”
Every book you’ve read in one place, with dates, ratings and notes. Your TBR list sits right next to it on the Wishlist shelf.
Reading time, not guesswork
The timer shows how many minutes and pages you actually read. ReadShelf turns that into your pace and an estimated finish date.
A goal that fits your life
Whether it’s 6 or 50 books a year, your reading goal always shows if you’re ahead or behind – no spreadsheet, no math.
Your books. Your data.
ReadShelf works without an account. Your library, reading sessions and quotes are stored on your device.
- No accountNo login, no email address, no sign-up.
- No analytics tools, no adsNo third-party analytics tools and no ads in the app.
- Book searchWhen you search for a book, only the search term or ISBN is sent to book databases such as Google Books and Open Library.
- iCloud with Premium onlyWith Premium, Apple’s iCloud keeps your library in step between iPhone and iPad. Without Premium, everything stays on your device.
Track and log for free, upgrade if you like
Free
- Add books by search, ISBN, barcode or by hand
- Reading, Read, Wishlist, Abandoned and three custom shelves
- Reading sessions with timer, Live Activity and backdating
- Quotes with page scan, notes and ratings
- Yearly goal, minutes per day and reading streak
- Weekly stats, reading calendar and year in review
- Apple Watch app and Siri shortcuts
- Backup file and import from Goodreads, StoryGraph and Fable
Premium
Optional, as a subscription or one-time purchase in the app
- Stats for month, year and all time with every chart
- As many custom shelves as you like
- Filter by rating, year read and page count
- Sync through iCloud between iPhone and iPad
- CSV export of books and reading sessions
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Every challenge, milestone and accent color
Frequently asked questions
Is ReadShelf free?
Yes. Adding books, shelves, reading sessions, quotes, your reading goal, streaks, the Apple Watch app and backups are free. Premium is optional and unlocks full stats, iCloud sync, widgets and CSV export, among other things.
How do I add a book?
In your library, tap “+”. Then search by title, author or ISBN, scan the barcode on the back or enter the book yourself.
Can I import my books from Goodreads?
Yes, for free. Go to Settings › Data & Backup and import the CSV file from Goodreads, StoryGraph or Fable.
Is ReadShelf available for Android?
An Android version is in the works. As soon as it is available, you will find the Google Play link here.
Do I need an account?
No. ReadShelf works without an account, login or sign-up.
Can I use ReadShelf on Apple Watch?
Yes, for free. On your watch you start and pause reading sessions, log pages and see your daily goal. Everything appears on your iPhone automatically.
How do I sync my iPhone and iPad?
With Premium, books, reading sessions and quotes sync through iCloud. Sign in with the same Apple Account on both devices. Custom shelves, goals and settings stay on each device.
How does my reading streak work?
Every day you read or log progress counts. Reading after midnight until 3 a.m. still counts for the day before. Every seven reading days earn you a rest day (up to two), which covers a missed day automatically.
How do I back up my data?
Go to Settings › Data & Backup to create a backup file and restore it when needed. It’s free and needs no account.
Ready for your next book?
Download ReadShelf for free, scan the book you’re reading and start your first reading session.
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