# Minimalistic Reading List — Explore, Save & Organize Books

> Scan, save, and organize books with a simple, user-friendly interface. (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Henningsson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-reading-list/id1479602836 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Henningsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203904200)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-reading-list/id1479602836/reviews.md

## What is Minimalistic Reading List?

Explore, save and organize all of your favorite books with Minimalistic Reading List. With the world's most comprehensive book repository you’ll always find the book you are looking for.
 
The app is designed from a minimalistic perspective which makes the app extremely simple to use and gives you incredible user experience.
 
To add books to your reading list you simply:
     - Scan the barcode of the physical book to get directly to the book page and then you simply add it.
     - You can search for a specific book, author, genre and even author and then browse until you find the book you are looking for.
     - By adding books manually your Minimalistic Reading List can contain every book in the world. 
 
Your reading list will be divided into three categories - Reading, To Read & Finished
 
If you are like me and love different genres, you can create personalized groups based on genres or in any other way you want. It’s extremely simple to create groups you simply:
     - Set the name you wish the group has.
     - Add all the books you want and then save the group, that’s it.
 
In the explore section of the app you’ll get an understanding of what the other users are reading, reading tips through the book of the week, you can browse by category. The Popular section shows the top books that the community is reading right at this moment.
 
I created Minimalistic Reading List because I still believe that it’s important to read and I wanted to make it easier and more fun by bringing like-minded people together. For us who read a lot, it will eventually become a bit expensive to purchase every book so I have included some links to the magnificent invention - The Kindle.
 
Through the partnership with The Book Depository you can purchase books from your reading list at a very competitive price. They also offer all of us free and fast worldwide shipping! To purchase a book you simply press the “Purchase Book” button and you’ll be redirected to the correct book page on bookdepository.com.
 
I’ll keep updating the app to make it even better and here are some features that will be available soon:
     - Filtering book searches by language
     - Progressbar on for the books you’re reading
 
Terms & Conditions - https://bit.ly/2N5Aat6
Privicy Policy - https://bit.ly/2oVXLo7

## Key features

- Scan book barcodes
- Search by title, author, genre
- Categorize into Reading, To Read, Finished
- Create personalized genre groups
- Explore popular books and reading tips
- Purchase books via integrated links

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-reading-list/id1479602836/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Basura linda

*2024-06-24*

La año es bonita visualmente pero no funcionan los borrones no hacen nada

### 1/5 — Non-Functional App

*2023-12-26*

This app was created to add books to a reading list. Yet that button won’t work. Only thing it’s supposed to do but it simply won’t do anything if you press it, no matter how many times I re-open the app or if I reboot my iPhone. So I would strongly recommend staying away from this app until the issue is fixed.

### 2/5 — Really?

*2020-10-09*

If your app isn’t going to open, then give me my money back. Yes, everything is updated, since I know you’ll be looking for some excuse for your mess up.

## Frequently asked questions about Minimalistic Reading List

### What is Minimalistic Reading List?

Minimalistic Reading List is an app designed to help you explore, save, and organize all of your favorite books. It offers a simple interface for managing your reading progress and discovering new titles.

### How do I add books to Minimalistic Reading List?

You can add books by scanning their barcode, searching for them by title, author, or genre, or by manually entering their details. The app aims to make adding any book in the world possible.

### What are the reading list categories in Minimalistic Reading List?

Your reading list is divided into three main categories: 'Reading,' 'To Read,' and 'Finished.' This helps you keep track of your current and future reading goals.

### Can I create custom groups in Minimalistic Reading List?

Yes, you can create personalized groups based on genres or any other criteria you prefer. Simply set a group name and add the desired books.

### Does Minimalistic Reading List offer a subscription?

Yes, Minimalistic Reading List offers a 'Full Access Subscription' for $0.99 per month, which includes a 7-day free trial. This subscription likely unlocks additional features or removes limitations.

### Where can I purchase books through Minimalistic Reading List?

The app includes links to The Book Depository for purchasing books at competitive prices with free worldwide shipping. You can also find links to Kindle for digital purchases.

### What devices is Minimalistic Reading List available on?

Minimalistic Reading List is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Minimalistic Reading List updated?

The app was last updated on May 27, 2020, to version 1.1.9. Future updates are planned, including filtering book searches by language and a progress bar for reading books.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2020-05-27

Design updates.
Durability improvements.
Bug fixes.

### 1.1.8 — 2020-05-20

Performance improvements and improved design.
Enjoy!

### 1.1.7 — 2020-02-21

Small update with bug fixes

### 1.1.6 — 2020-01-19

This small update includes:
- A trial period of premium functions
- User interface and experience updates
- Bug fixes

Hope you'll enjoy it!

### 1.1.5 — 2020-01-05

Most importantly thank you for using Minimalistc Reading List!

In this update you'll get:
   - The possibility to add books manually to your reading list.
   - An improved user interface and user experience.
   - Improved efficiency and fewer network requests.
   - Less battery impact while using the app.

If you like the app please consider giving it a 5-star review and share it with your friends!

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