# Cratelog: Book Box Tracker — Never miss a skip deadline

> Book box subscription manager and collection tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Micha Przybya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratelog-book-box-tracker/id6780173035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Micha Przybya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877149824)
- Category: Books, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratelog-book-box-tracker/id6780173035/reviews.md

## What is Cratelog?

You're subscribed to five book boxes. Each one skips differently: one wants a form by the 5th, another an email by the 12th, a third won't let you skip at all this quarter. Miss one deadline and you've paid for a special edition you already own.

Cratelog keeps it all straight. Built for special edition book collectors, it puts every subscription, every skip deadline, and every book you own in one cozy place.

NEVER MISS A SKIP DEADLINE
Every box has its own skip window, its own limit, and its own way to skip. Cratelog knows them all. Get reminders 7, 3, or 1 day before each deadline, see exactly how many skips you have left under each box's policy, and get a warning before a skip that could cancel your subscription or cost you early access. When it's time to act, Cratelog takes you straight to the right portal, email, or form, then records what you did so your counters stay accurate.

EVERY SUBSCRIPTION IN ONE PLACE
One dashboard for all your boxes: renewal dates, next charge, skip counters, and a calendar of every billing day and deadline. Track waitlists for invite-only boxes and celebrate when the invite lands. Works with FairyLoot, Illumicrate, OwlCrate, Goldsboro, The Broken Binding, The Bookish Box, LitJoy, Once Upon a Book Club, and dozens more through a community-maintained catalog.

SEE WHAT'S COMING, SPOILER SAFE
Theme and book reveals for your upcoming boxes, with leaks and confirmed announcements clearly labeled. Spoilers stay hidden by default: peek once when you're curious, or keep every surprise sealed until the box is on your doorstep.

YOUR COLLECTION, ON ONE SHELF
Scan a barcode and the book is in your library, with signed, numbered, and sprayed edges badges. Build custom shelves, rate and track your reading, and import your whole Goodreads library in one go. Cratelog even warns you when a box book is already on your shelf, so you never buy the same edition twice.

KNOW WHAT YOU SPEND (AND SAVE)
Monthly and yearly spending across subscriptions and preorders, in your currency, plus a running total of the money skipping has saved you. No spreadsheet required.

PREORDERS, DROPS, AND SALES
Track special edition preorders from any store with arrival dates, and follow a calendar of one-time drops and warehouse sales shown in your local time, with an alert before a watched sale starts.

THE HONEST PART
Cratelog never skips, cancels, or buys anything for you. It tracks, reminds, and routes you to the right place; you act directly with the box company and stay in control. Your collection and history are private, and deleting your account never touches your real subscriptions.

Cratelog is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any book box company. Brand names are used only to describe which services you can track.

Free to download. Stop juggling spreadsheets, phone notes, and calendar reminders. Get Cratelog and never pay for a box you didn't want again.

## Key features

- Never miss a skip deadline
- All subscriptions in one place
- Spoiler-safe reveals
- Track your book collection
- Monitor spending and savings
- Manage preorders and sales

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratelog-book-box-tracker/id6780173035/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2026-08-06*

I freaking love this app. It’s great for tracking all my subs, skips, monthly spending, any preorders, etc. UI is nice and clean. Very easy to use. 

Only recommendation I have is that I would love a note section when I sell a sub. Be able to write who I sold it to and any other notes about the sale. I currently do that separately but it’d be awesome to do it directly in the app. Also, for preorders, I’d like to set up a ‘preorder list’ for the month so to speak. See what I’m planning to buy and how much it’s be. A reality check for my spending 😂 
A search function would also be awesome for the special sales section. 

But honestly, it’s super great and I appreciate it the time and effort spent building this for the community and sharing it for free. 5 stars!

## Frequently asked questions about Cratelog

### How does Cratelog help with book box subscriptions?

Cratelog tracks all your book box subscriptions, their unique skip deadlines, and policies. It sends reminders before deadlines and helps you manage your account directly with the box company.

### Can Cratelog track my book collection?

Yes, Cratelog allows you to scan barcodes to add books to your library, build custom shelves, rate your reading, and even import your Goodreads library. It warns you if you already own a book from a box.

### Does Cratelog show upcoming book reveals?

Yes, Cratelog displays theme and book reveals for your upcoming boxes, clearly labeling leaks and confirmed announcements. Spoilers are hidden by default for a surprise.

### How does Cratelog help me save money?

By tracking your skip deadlines and warning you about duplicate editions, Cratelog helps you avoid paying for books you don't need. It also shows your monthly and yearly spending and the money saved through skipping.

### Is Cratelog free to download and use?

Yes, Cratelog is free to download. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience without cost.

### What book box companies does Cratelog support?

Cratelog supports dozens of book boxes, including popular ones like FairyLoot, Illumicrate, OwlCrate, Goldsboro, and LitJoy, through a community-maintained catalog.

### How often is Cratelog updated?

The app was last updated on August 7, 2026, with version 1.115.0, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions.

### What devices can I use Cratelog on?

Cratelog is available for iPhone and iPod devices, with an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2026-08-23

New
- Boxes are drawn with their brand logo instead of a letter.
- Book detail and Add to collection show subject tags and the book description.
- Sales & Drops has a search field over title, service and author.

Fixed
- Clearing the seeded price during onboarding no longer restores it on the last backspace.
- Buttons that used to sit dead without explanation now say which field they need: Add subscription, onboarding, Add and Edit order, Edit subscription.
- The keyboard no longer covers the field you are typing in on order forms, waitlist and submission screens.
- Removing a charge no longer leaves the next payment row you open showing the wrong pane.
- A book added from search now keeps its page count, description and tags, not just one added by scan.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-19

1. A new look, top to bottom
Every screen has been rebuilt on a calmer, more focused design, from onboarding to your very last settings screen.
2. Today leads with what matters
The dashboard opens with what actually needs you right now, and says clearly when a box is sold, skipped or already handled instead of leaving a stale countdown.
3. Keeping a box is a decision
Planner starts every box undecided until you confirm it, and groups the ones you have not decided on yet so you always know what still needs an answer.
4. Series you can shape yourself
Group your books into a series, rename it or merge two together, right from Library's own Series tab.
5. Sales and orders, your way
See only the sales you set a reminder for, and sort My Orders by ship date, order date or title.
6. Payment history in one place
Every charge, skip and sale for a cycle now lives together on one screen instead of scattered across several.
7. Totals in your own currency
Today, Boxes, Expenses, Payment History and Planner now convert their totals into your display currency using real historical rates.
8. A wishlist for later
Save something you might buy without it counting as a preorder or a purchase yet.
9. Two ratings, one book
Rate the edition itself, its printing and extras, separately from how much you liked the story.

### 1.115.1 — 2026-08-11

Fixed a problem of marking a book as sold in the planner

### 1.115.0 — 2026-08-07

Faster library loading with lighter photo previews.

Fixed billing dates that could silently default to the wrong day, throwing
off skip deadlines and reminders. The app can now repair an existing wrong
schedule for you.

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.113.0 — 2026-08-03

What's New

This update fixes a few reported issues:
• Password reset links no longer show a false "expired" error.
• The planner no longer shows months before you added a subscription.
• The "Sold" confirmation now shows the correct month.
• Faster photo loading in your library and preorders.

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All apps by Micha Przybya: https://appshunter.io/developer/1877149824

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