# MiniLib: Book Tracker — Your Minimalistic Library

> Minimalistic book tracker and reading journal with smart organization tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Brock.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minilib-book-tracker/id6742702097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742267837)
- Category: Books, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minilib-book-tracker/id6742702097/reviews.md

## What is MiniLib?

MiniLib: Simple Book Tracker & Reading Journal

MiniLib is a focused reading tracker for people who prefer simplicity. Instead of page counters and social feeds, it gives you four clear shelves—To Read, Reading, Paused, and Finished—plus smart tags and collections so your library stays organized without extra effort.

Core Features
• Clean, distraction-free design that's quick to navigate
• Search the Open Library catalogue by title, author or ISBN—and import details with one tap
• Lightning-fast ISBN barcode scanner to add books in seconds
• Add short Book Notes to capture ideas, quotes or reminders while you read
• Tags: choose from thoughtfully designed tags (each with its own color and icon) or create your own—organize once, find books instantly
• Smart Collections: rule-based or manual lists (e.g. Recently Added, Finished This Year, Fantasy Favorites) that update automatically in the background
• Custom book covers: upload your own images for a personalized library
• Reading history: track multiple reads of the same book with detailed dates
• Share any book via the standard Share Sheet—message, email or post it anywhere
• Export your entire library as a CSV file for backups or spreadsheets
• Automatic iCloud synchronization between iPhone and iPad
• Light and Dark Mode that follows your system setting
• Works offline; all data is stored locally and synced only through your personal iCloud account

Why choose MiniLib
MiniLib keeps the essentials at hand—track what you plan to read, what you're reading now, what you've paused, and what you've finished—while adding powerful organization tools you actually need. Colorful tags let you sort however you think about your library; smart collections do the heavy lifting so you never lose track of your reading goals. The result is an app that opens instantly and stays out of your way, leaving more time for the books themselves.

## Key features

- Simple reading shelves (To Read, Reading, Paused, Finished)
- Search Google Books and import details
- ISBN barcode scanner for quick book addition
- Add notes and quotes while reading
- Customizable tags and smart collections
- Automatic iCloud synchronization
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minilib-book-tracker/id6742702097/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Intuitiv, minimalistisch und einfach hilfreich

*2025-08-06, version 1.3.1*

Die App ist sehr benutzerfreundlich und schön minimalistisch gestaltet. Es ist die erste Buch-App, die ich wirklich regelmäßig nutze und nicht gleich wieder zur Seite gelegt habe:)

### 5/5 — MiniLib – Ein Muss für alle Bücher- und Hörbuchfans!

*2025-07-16, version 1.3*

Die App ist genau das, was ich immer gesucht habe: eine übersichtlich gestaltete, einfach zu bedienende Möglichkeit, meine gesamte Leseliste im Griff zu behalten. Ob gelesene Bücher, aktuelle Lektüren, Hörbücher oder die lange Wunschliste – alles ist übersichtlich organisiert. Auch bin ich von der zuverlässigen Synchronisierung zwischen den Geräten begeistert – so habe ich meine Bibliothek wirklich immer dabei, ganz egal, welches Gerät ich gerade nutze. MiniLib motiviert mich, noch mehr zu lesen und zu hören – und dabei nichts aus den Augen zu verlieren. Eine klare Empfehlung für alle, die Bücher und Hörbücher lieben!

### 5/5 — Functional and light-weight

*2025-07-05*

MiniLib provides incredible functionality, despite its recent creation. Grateful for the amount of functions it has, and hopeful that more will be added. 

It solves the problem with tracking all the books, genres and etc.

## Frequently asked questions about MiniLib

### What is MiniLib?

MiniLib is a book tracking and reading journal app designed for simplicity. It helps you organize your library with clear shelves, smart tags, and collections, making it easy to manage what you're reading.

### How do I add books to MiniLib?

You can add books by searching the Google Books catalogue by title, author, or ISBN, or by using the lightning-fast ISBN barcode scanner. Book details can be imported with a single tap.

### Can I organize my books in MiniLib?

Yes, MiniLib offers smart organization tools. You can use thoughtfully designed tags with custom colors and icons, or create rule-based or manual smart collections that update automatically.

### Does MiniLib work offline?

Yes, MiniLib works offline. All your data is stored locally on your device and synced through your personal iCloud account when you have an internet connection.

### Can I track my reading history with MiniLib?

MiniLib allows you to track multiple reads of the same book with detailed dates, providing a comprehensive reading history for each title in your library.

### How can I back up my library from MiniLib?

You can export your entire library as a CSV file from MiniLib. This is useful for backups or for using your book data in spreadsheets.

### Does MiniLib have ads?

Yes, MiniLib contains advertisements. As a free application, it is supported by ads to provide its features to users.

### What devices is MiniLib available on?

MiniLib is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting both light and dark modes that follow your system settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-06-13

• Organize your collections into folders.
• Rate your books and see ratings from the community.
• Search more sources at once to find more titles.
• Refresh a book's details from the catalog any time.
• Shared links now open the right book on any device.
• Various improvements and fixes.

### 1.5 — 2026-05-27

Use Open Library as provider.

### 1.4 — 2025-10-24

- Search
- Custom Cover
- Reading History Events

### 1.3.1 — 2025-07-25

- onboarding sync
- duplicate search results fixed

### 1.3 — 2025-06-21

- tags
- collections
- add books manually
- edit books

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All apps by Christopher Brock: https://appshunter.io/developer/1742267837

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