# HomeBooks: Book Tracker — Track reading. Build habits.

> Scan, track, and organize your book collection and reading habits. (iPhone/iPad app by HomeBooks Technologies Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HomeBooks Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828248814)
- Category: Books, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 255 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580/reviews.md

## What is HomeBooks?

SCAN WHOLE SHELVES INSTANTLY 
- The "Shelfie Scanner" feels like magic. Just snap a photo of your bookshelf, and HomeBooks identifies every book, downloads the covers, and organizes them for you. 
No typing, no barcodes, just your library in your pocket.

CLOSE YOUR READING RINGS 
- Build a reading habit without the pressure. 
- Set a gentle daily goal—pages or minutes—and watch your progress rings close as you read. 
- Track your streaks, see your reading velocity, and look back on your year in books.

SAVE QUOTES WITHOUT TYPING 
- Don’t put the book down to type out a long passage. 
- Page Scanner: Snap a photo of the text, and we’ll turn it into a digital note instantly. 
- Voice Notes: Speak your thoughts while you read, and we’ll transcribe and save them to the right book automatically.

YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY  
- Customize your books’ covers
- Organize books into custom shelves (Read, TBR, Favorites, etc.) 
- Create a "Wishlist"
- Customize the app themes to match your vibe

 IMPORT YOUR EXISTING LIBRARY 
- Import from Goodreads or StoryGraph in seconds
- Bring in your books, reviews, progress seamlessly  

PRIVATE BY DEFAULT 
- HomeBooks is built by a solo developer, not a big tech company. 
- No ads. 
- No selling your data. 
- No social clutter. Just a safe, beautiful home for your books.



Privacy Policy: https://www.homebooks.app/privacy-policy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.homebooks.app/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Shelfie Scanner for instant book identification
- Reading progress rings and habit tracking
- Page and voice note saving for quotes
- Customizable shelves and themes
- Import from Goodreads and StoryGraph
- Private and ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app sm

*2026-08-07*

Book lovers need this. Most book tracking apps are honestly pretty disorganized but this one is just so intuitive

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review! It means the world to us that you love what we are building. Happy to have you in our community :) happy reading!

## Frequently asked questions about HomeBooks

### How does HomeBooks scan my books?

HomeBooks uses a 'Shelfie Scanner' feature that allows you to take a photo of your bookshelf. The app then identifies each book, downloads its cover, and adds it to your digital library without manual typing or barcode scanning.

### Can I import my existing book data into HomeBooks?

Yes, HomeBooks supports importing your library from Goodreads or StoryGraph. This process is designed to be quick and seamless, bringing in your books, reviews, and reading progress.

### What are the subscription options for HomeBooks?

HomeBooks offers a Pro Monthly subscription for $4.99 per month and an Annual Subscription for $39.99 per year. These plans likely unlock additional features or remove limitations.

### Does HomeBooks have ads?

No, HomeBooks is advertised as having no ads. The developer emphasizes a private, ad-free experience for users.

### How does HomeBooks help me build reading habits?

The app features 'reading rings' that visually track your progress towards a gentle daily goal, set in pages or minutes. It also monitors reading streaks and provides insights into your reading velocity and yearly overview.

### Can I save quotes from books using HomeBooks?

Absolutely. HomeBooks allows you to save quotes without typing by using the 'Page Scanner' to take a photo of the text, which is then converted to a digital note. You can also use voice notes, which are transcribed and saved to the correct book.

### What devices is HomeBooks available on?

HomeBooks is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. The app is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is HomeBooks updated?

The latest version of HomeBooks is 0.1.18, and it was last updated on June 26, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.1.19 — 2026-08-26

This update is about seeing your reading more clearly!

- Redesigned Activity tab: rings, weekly pages and time, and a history of your sessions, all in one place
- Speak a title to find and add it
- Reminders that mention the book you’re reading
- A redesigned onboarding experience

Plus a Continue Reading card that follows the book you’re in, faster imports, and lots of quiet polish :)

Happy reading!

### 0.1.18 — 2026-06-26

Bug fixes and improvements. Happy reading!

### 0.1.16 — 2026-06-15

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 0.1.15 — 2026-06-14

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 0.1.14 — 2026-02-02

Bug fixes and performance improvement. Introduced progress tracking by percentage. Happy reading!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*
