# (Be better) Read — Track books & build streaks

> Track books & build streaks (iPhone/iPad app by MET HK.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-better-read/id6761055250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MET HK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747078404)
- Category: Books, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2026-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-20
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-better-read/id6761055250/reviews.md

## What is (Be better) Read?

** Does your phone always win the night? **

You promise yourself you'll read more, but every night ends with endless scrolling.
The book on your nightstand deserves better.
(Be better) Read is here to change that—helping you reclaim your focus and turn reading into a lifelong habit.

[ How (Be better) Read Transforms Your Reading ]

1. Your Personal Library (Shelf)
Add books instantly with a quick search by title.
Customize each book card with beautiful gradient themes to create a digital library that truly feels like your own.

2. Never Break Your Streak
Consistency is the key to any habit. Track your current and longest streaks to stay motivated. Before your streak is about to break, (Be better) Read gives you a gentle nudge to keep you on track.

3. Master Your Focus (Focus Mode — Pro subscription required)
Win the battle against distractions. Using Screen Time integration, you can block distracting apps and categories during your reading session. See how well you stayed focused with your personalized Focus Score. Focus Mode is a premium feature available with the Pro subscription.

4. Smart Nudges (Smart Alarms)
We don’t nag—we nudge. Set per-book reminders for your preferred reading time. One tap on the notification takes you directly into your reading session, removing every barrier between you and your book.

5. Capture Every Thought (iPad & Apple Pencil)
Experience the feel of writing in the margins. Use your Apple Pencil to take handwritten notes directly within the app. Each note is automatically linked to your book, creating a personal archive of your reading journey.

6. Visualize Your Growth (Insights)
Track your progress through a calendar view, weekly summaries, and monthly stats. Set daily goals—whether it’s 20 pages or 30 minutes—and watch yourself grow from a casual reader into a consistent one.

7. Privacy First, Always
We believe your reading history should be private.
- No Accounts Required: Start reading immediately without a lengthy sign-up.
- Local & Secure: All your data stays on your device or in your personal iCloud storage.
- Safe Data: We never store your information on external servers.

Start your journey to a better reading life today.
Read more. Stay focused. Build the habit.

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Subscriptions

Pro unlocks Focus Mode and all premium features.
- Pro Monthly: USD 4.99 / month
- Pro Annual: USD 29.99 / year

Ad Free removes all advertisements.
- Ad Free Monthly: USD 1.99 / month
- Ad Free Annual: USD 9.99 / year

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://vetiver.notion.site/privacy-policy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (Better) Read Ad Free - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| (Better) Read Ad Free - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| (Even better) Read Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| (Even better) Read Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.0.8 — 2026-05-20

Weekly reading picks now meet you inside your library, so it is easier to choose the next book before your habit loses momentum.

[ New ]
• Weekly recommendations — browse curated books from your Shelf, open details, and follow external links without leaving your reading flow.
• Book notes shortcut — jump from a book directly into its notes, sorted for review, so your journal and reading log stay close to the page.

[ Improved ]
• Curations match your language when available and stay visible even while the latest pick is still being localized.
• Recommendation cards are easier to scan, with clearer week labels, smoother carousel layout, and marquee text that loops cleanly.
• Share-card editing feels more precise: dragged text snaps to measured edges and gives a light haptic cue when alignment lands.
• Reading sessions can fade into a timer-only blackout, helping you protect focus without extra screen noise.

### 0.0.7 — 2026-04-27

Your widget now shows today at a glance, and iPad readers can flip the note panel to the other hand — small moves that make every reading session feel more yours.

[ New ]
• Today, framed — the home screen widget marks today with a clean outline and gently dims days still ahead, so your progress reads at a glance.
• Left-handed iPad reading — a new toggle moves the handwritten note panel to the other side, so your Apple Pencil hand and your book meet where it feels natural.

[ Improved ]
• Photo source picker — quieter glass buttons when choosing between Library and Camera for your custom share card.
• Clearer calendar label — "This Week" now reads as a reading scope, not a date range.
• Custom share card on iPad — the editor opens in a composed layout that feels at home on a larger screen.

[ Fixed ]
• Handwritten notes render edge to edge on iPhone again, with no more clipping along the margins.
• Reading-streak counting is now more accurate.
• Ending a reading session is better protected against accidental taps.

Thank you for reading with us.

### 0.0.6 — 2026-04-22

Make your own finish-line card.
Crop a photo with the book, layer your words, and share a book memory that looks — and feels — like you.

[New]
• Custom Share Card — design a card for every book you finish. Pick a photo from your library or snap one with the camera, crop to the perfect frame.
• Gradient backdrops and slate text — soft, warm, on-brand with the rest of your reading life.

[Fixed]
• Tapping Start opens your reading session cleanly, every time.
• Streaks record the moment a session ends, and self-correct if the count ever drifts.
• A rare crash involving books that shared the same identifier is resolved.

Thank you for reading with us.

### 0.0.5 — 2026-04-21

A map of your reading life, drawn across the year.
Meet every page and moment you've turned through on the new Heatmap Calendar and Home & Lock Screen widgets.

New
• Heatmap Calendar — a year-long map of your reading journey. Tap any day to revisit that day's reading session.
• Heatmap widgets — catch every moment of your reading life on Home Screen (medium, large) and Lock Screen (rectangular).
• Open the heatmap instantly from a shortcut.

Improved
• Begin your Pro subscription with a soft starfield welcome and a Manage Subscription button right at hand.
• iCloud sync progress lives in the tab bar, so you can see the moment your library is safely stored.
• The iPad shelf carousel is refined with a more natural layout.
• Polished Korean copy across notifications, streaks, and book statuses.

Fixed
• Resolved a rare crash caused by books sharing the same identifier.
• The moment you finish a reading session, your streak is recorded — and if the count drifts, it restores itself.
• Reading sessions open cleanly when you tap Start.

### 0.0.1 — 2026-04-20

No release notes.

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