Commonplace: A Reading Tracker

Commonplace: A Reading Tracker

by Tim Lockridge

2 ratings
1 review
Free

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Released
September 15, 2026
Updated
October 14, 2026

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Log books, magazines, and short fiction, track your reading progress, and capture notes. Visualize your reading year with stats and a timeline. Your library is private and syncs via iCloud.

✓Log books, magazines, and short fiction
✓Track reading progress (To Read, Started, Finished)
✓Record start/finish dates and ratings
✓Capture notes before, during, and after reading
✓Yearly reading statistics and timeline
✓Private iCloud sync, no account needed
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What's New in Commonplace

1.2

October 14, 2026

Read with friends: Share your shelf with the people you invite and follow theirs in return. Their current books show up on your Reading tab, their finished books on your Finished tab, and their ratings on a book's page. When you search for a book to add, you'll see which friends have read it. A better note editor: Formatting shows as you type, and lists and links are supported. Exports are cleaner too. Automatic backups: Commonplace now backs up your library automatically on your device, including covers. Deleted books, magazines, and notes go to Recently Deleted for 30 days, so you can restore them. Half-star ratings: Rate books in half-star steps. New stats and share cards: There are more ways to look back on your reading, and new cards to share it. iPad improvements: In landscape, a book now opens beside your library and a note beside your notes list. Add books from anywhere: The share sheet now accepts photos and text as well as links. Commonplace reads the book cover in a photo and finds the book for you. Also: alternate app icons, a welcome tour for new readers, and the option to keep the tab bar from collapsing as you scroll.

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User reviews

A joy to use!

Makes tracking my reading fun and visual! I especially love that I can keep notes, a to-read queue, and so much more. Surprising depth for such a seemingly simple app. Really well done!

FAQ

What kind of content can I track with Commonplace?

Commonplace allows you to track books, science fiction/fantasy magazines, and short fiction. You can add books by search or link, and import magazine issues from specific publishers.

How does Commonplace handle notes for what I'm reading?

You can capture thoughts during any phase of reading, and Commonplace will tag and sort them. You can search and filter these notes across your entire library and export them as Markdown.

Does Commonplace have ads?

No, Commonplace is ad-free. The app emphasizes privacy with no ads, no tracking, and no account required.

Can I import my reading history into Commonplace?

Yes, you can import your history from Goodreads or Libby CSV exports. The app also allows you to back up your entire library to JSON anytime.

What devices does Commonplace support?

Commonplace is available on iPhone and iPad. It syncs privately through your own iCloud.

How often is Commonplace updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 14, 2026, indicating active development. The app was initially released on September 15, 2026.

What is the age rating for Commonplace?

Commonplace has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

Is Commonplace available for free?

Yes, Commonplace is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.