# Must Read – The Book Tracker — Reading Log & Bookshelf > Book tracking, reading timer, stats, and access to classic eBooks and audiobooks. (iPhone/iPad app by Stanislav Rastvorov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/must-read-the-book-tracker/id930967257 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stanislav Rastvorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/870142280) - Category: Books, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 78 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 22 more - Released: 2016-10-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/must-read-the-book-tracker/id930967257/reviews.md ## What is Must Read? Must Read is the book tracker that works without internet. Track your reading, time your sessions with Live Activity, import your own EPUBs, and explore 65,000+ classic eBooks & 16,000+ audiobooks. Build a reading habit, conquer your TBR pile, or discover your next favorite book. Your library stays on your device, syncs when you want, and never shares your data. TRACK YOUR BOOKS - Add books instantly with barcode scanner or search - Organize by status: Want to Read, Reading, Completed, DNF - Track pages read and reading progress - Write personal notes and reviews - Rate books with quarter-star precision - Import from Goodreads, StoryGraph or Must Read 2 (with dates, ratings and reviews) IMPORT YOUR OWN EPUBS - Bring your own EPUB files into your library - Import from Files, AirDrop or other apps - Cover art and metadata extracted automatically - Works without an account WIDGETS - Currently Reading widgets in every size, Small to Extra Large - Streak widget: your flame, this week's reading days, today's pages - Lock Screen widgets - Choose which books your widgets show, and in what order - Search and Scan buttons right on the widget READING TIMER & LIVE ACTIVITY - Start a timer when you sit down to read - Track reading speed and pages per session - See your timer on the Lock Screen with Live Activity - Build reading streaks and daily goals - On Apple Watch too: time reading from your wrist and log pages with the crown - Free: timer on 1 book · Pro: all books READING REMINDERS - Set a daily reading schedule to build your habit - Customize times for each day of the week READING STATS - Your Reading DNA: your reader archetype, favorite time of day, top genres and reading pace - Books read this year and all-time - Pages, hours and average reading speed - Reading Calendar with daily covers and streaks - Yearly reading goal with weekly progress DISCOVER BOOKS - Similar Books on every page, drawn from shared authors and genres - Browse 27 book genres - Tap genre and author chips on any book to explore - Curated reading lists for your country - Find books with your camera via Visual Intelligence (on iPhones with Apple Intelligence) - Search millions of titles by name, author or ISBN - Find libraries near you CLASSICS LIBRARY - 65,000+ public domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg - 16,000+ audiobooks from LibriVox - Built-in EPUB reader with customizable fonts, themes and bookmarks - Available in 15+ languages - Free: 1 eBook + 1 audiobook · Pro: full library CUSTOM LISTS - Create personal reading lists - Add regular books and classics together - Free: 1 list · Pro: unlimited SIRI & SHORTCUTS - Ask what you're reading, your top-rated books or your reading stats - Add, finish and rate books by voice - Works with Siri and the Shortcuts app SHARE YOUR READING - My Bookshelf: share your library as a wooden bookcase image - Share cards for any book in 3 themes: Colorful, Minimal, Dark - Share deep links to any book OFFLINE-FIRST - Your library is always available, even without internet - Data syncs automatically when you're back online FIND & BUY BOOKS - Links to Bookshop.org, Amazon, Apple Books and more - Support independent bookstores with every purchase --- Must Read Pro unlocks unlimited books, reading timer on all books, unlimited lists and the full classics library. - Monthly: $4.99/month - Yearly: $29.99/year (7-day free trial) - Lifetime: $79.99 (one-time purchase) - Family Sharing supported Free: 10 books, 1 custom list, timer on 1 book, 1 classic eBook, 1 audiobook, reading reminders, full search and explore. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mustreadapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mustreadapp.com/terms ## Key features - Track reading progress - Live Activity reading timer - Detailed reading statistics - Access to 74,000+ classic eBooks - Access to 18,000+ audiobooks - Customizable reading lists - Book discovery and recommendations ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Must Read Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month | | Must Read Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Must Read Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/must-read-the-book-tracker/id930967257/reviews.md ### 5/5 — This app does everything right! *2026-05-19* The bookshelf widget is beautiful, the share cards make it actually fun to share what you're reading on your socials, reading timer, and the stats you get is a nice touch! I transferred my entire Goodreads library over and couldn't be happier that I did. It's everything you need in a reading app. Highly recommend. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! Our exact goal is to provide an easy-to-use and good-looking Goodreads alternative! Stay tuned, we have some exciting new features planned. ### 5/5 — Does exactly what I want *2026-05-08* Tried a few reading trackers and either gave up or hit a paywall before doing anything. This one just works. Adding books is quick (love the barcode scanner), timer is useful, bookshelf looks lovely. Stuck with it for a couple of weeks now and will probably continue using. **Developer response:** Oh, thanks for your kind words! We hope you’ll keep using the app, as we have some exciting new features planned. ### 5/5 — Must Have *2026-04-13* This app helps keep track of the books I read and want to read. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! We’re developing new features every week, and we’re glad you’re using the app. ### 3/5 — Удаление из подписок *2024-10-08* Как удалить ваше приложение у меня из подписок в АПЛ стори если оно у меня е стоит и я им не пользуюсь ? **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Чтобы отменить подписку: Настройки iPhone → ваше имя → Подписки → Must Read → Отменить. Подписка управляется Apple, не нами, поэтому удалить её можно только через настройки. Если что-то не получится – напишите на hello@mustreadapp.com, поможем разобраться! ### 1/5 — Мда *2024-06-18* За добавления книг я еще не платила, совсем уже все с ума посходили, скоро подписка будет на воздух. Никому не советую, бесплатно добавить можно только 10 книг👎👎👎👎👎 **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! П В марте вышел Must Read 3.0 – приложение переписано с нуля: таймер чтения, статистика, жанры, напоминания, сканер штрих-кодов, подборки для 21 страны. По подписке доступны 74 000+ классических книг для чтения прямо в приложении. Попробуйте новую версию – она совсем другая! ### 1/5 — Бестолковое *2024-01-31* Без подписки можно добавить только 10 книг,просто безвыходная ситуация для любого книголюба. **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Справедливая критика – в той версии бесплатный план был слишком ограничен. С тех пор мы полностью переписали приложение: добавили таймер чтения, напоминания, 27 жанров, сканер штрих-кодов, импорт EPUB. Поиск стал гораздо лучше – новая база с миллионами книг. Дайте шанс новой версии – это совсем другое приложение! ### 5/5 — . *2023-08-31, version 2.2.3* Дуже хороша програма, давно таку шукав, ще й з Українською, Велике вам дякую) P.s хотів би щоб зробили можливість самому добавляти книги яких немає в пошуку. ### 3/5 — Не дотягивает *2021-11-24* Неплохое приложение, приятный интерфейс. Главный минус - не все книги есть в базе, isbn считывается раз через три. Удивительно, что есть множество небольших произведений, статей или недавних изданий, а «классики» может и не быть. При этом некоторые произведения добавлены несколько раз, это никак не модерируется. Поиск работает некорректно - иногда книгу не найти по автору, иногда имя автора с ошибкой. Даже если бы я разобралась как добавлять книги самой - вбивать половину вручную при платной подписке не слишком удобно, когда есть приложения с более широкой библиотекой. **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Спасибо за честный и подробный отзыв – всё по делу. Всё перечисленное исправлено в Must Read 3.0: новая база ISBNdb с миллионами книг, исправлены авторы, поиск ищет по названию, автору и ISBN, есть сканер штрих-кодов. Добавились 27 жанров, таймер чтения, подробная статистика, собственные списки и импорт EPUB. Приложение переписано с нуля – будем рады, если попробуете ещё раз! ### 1/5 — Подписка за список? Серьезно? *2021-09-12* Подписку на приложение оформлять есть смысл, когда там либо обширный функционал, либо постоянно идут какие-то обновления - информация, база, дизайн, либо когда это приложение – само по себе «окно в мир», то есть через него постоянно можно что-то где-то выкладывать, зарабатывать на этом, создавать портфолио и тд. Примеров таких приложений сотни, но даже за них либо единоразовый доступный адекватный платёж, либо вообще бесплатное использование. Вообщем-то, зарубежные разработчики часто «грешат» платной подпиской, но там хоть понимаешь, на что подписываешься. На что я подписываюсь тут? И да. Функционал сильно обрезан даже для простого списка: ни возможности создать папку по жанрам или издательствам или личным целям (дизайн, инвестиции и тд, или работа/учеба), ни возможности добавить номера томов в случае многотомников или серий. Остальные функции типа отслеживания прогресса внутри одной книги или напоминание - действительно, буду лишними, если нужен простой список, как мне. В общем, я бы за такую прогу заплатила рублей 150 и считаю это было бы адекватно. По 69 в месяц или штуку с чём-то за год, конечно, платить не буду. Удаляю с телефона и из списка рекомендаций в своих соцсетях. А жаль) подписчиков в соцсетях у меня много. Автору было бы полезно там засветиться. Но в силу его жадности, не судьба) **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Спасибо за подробный разбор. С 2021 года приложение переписано с нуля. Must Read 3.0 – это таймер чтения с Live Activity, подробная статистика и графики, 27 жанров, сканер штрих-кодов, импорт EPUB, встроенная читалка для 74 000+ классических книг и аудиоплеер для 18 000+ аудиокниг, подборки для 21 страны, напоминания, экспорт для соцсетей и синхронизация. Если будет интерес – попробуйте, это совсем другое приложение! ### 2/5 — Я дурак или лыжи не едут? *2021-07-30* Пробовала отсканировать восемь разных книг по isbn - все восемь раз вылетали совершенно другие книги. Что-то тут не так. Думала использовать приложение для учёта прочитанных книг и книг в домашней библиотеке, но, похоже, удобнее livelib’а пока ещё ничего не придумали **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! В Must Read 3.0 всё переделано: новая база ISBNdb с миллионами книг, поиск по названию и автору, точное совпадение по ISBN, плюс сканер штрих-кодов. Попробуйте – разница огромная! ## Frequently asked questions about Must Read ### What is Must Read? Must Read is a book tracking application that allows users to log their reading progress, time reading sessions, and discover new books. The PRO version offers access to a large library of classic eBooks and audiobooks. ### Does Must Read have ads? No, Must Read does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading and tracking experience. ### What are the subscription options for Must Read Pro? Must Read Pro offers monthly ($6.99/month), yearly ($39.99/year), and lifetime ($99.99 one-time purchase) subscription plans. All plans include a 7-day free trial. ### Can I import my Goodreads library into Must Read? Yes, Must Read allows you to import your existing Goodreads library, making it easy to transition your reading data to the new platform. ### What devices is Must Read available on? Must Read is available on iPhone and iPad devices, supporting iOS operating systems. ### How often is Must Read updated? The latest version of Must Read is 3.0, and it was last updated on March 16, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements. ### What is the age rating for Must Read? Must Read has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger readers. ### Can I use Must Read offline? Yes, Must Read is designed with an offline-first approach. Your library is always available even without an internet connection, and it syncs automatically when you are back online. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5.1 — 2026-08-09 Finish a session, and Must Read helps you come back tomorrow. READING REMINDERS - End a timed session and Must Read offers to remind you at the hour you actually read - One tap to turn it on, and it never asks twice APPLE WATCH - Steadier complications and a more reliable first install on the wrist A SMOOTHER START - Closing the app on the paywall no longer sends you back to the beginning - A simpler plan screen, with an iPad layout that fits ALSO IN THIS UPDATE - Books with no published page count no longer show an invented percentage - Dozens of fixes and refinements ### 3.5 — 2026-08-05 Must Read comes to Apple Watch, and your library learns to recommend. APPLE WATCH - Your reading timer, on your wrist: start a session, read, and log where you landed with a turn of the crown - Switch between the books you have on the go, straight from the watch - Watch face complications show your current book, your progress and your reading streak - Your streak and today's minutes, one glance away SIMILAR BOOKS - Every book page now suggests what to read next, drawn from shared authors and genres - Tap an author or genre to browse right there, without losing your place READING DNA - Your taste now has a name: discover your reader archetype, built from the genres and pace that make your library yours - Share your Reading DNA as a card made for the group chat ALSO IN THIS UPDATE - Covers now zoom smoothly into their book pages - Fixed an issue where search results could sometimes come up empty - Dozens of fixes and refinements throughout ### 3.4 — 2026-07-24 The biggest widget update yet, a smarter Library, and layouts that fit every screen you own. WIDGETS - New Streak widget: your flame, this week's reading days, and today's pages at a glance - Every size from Small to Large on iPhone, Extra Large on iPad, plus Lock Screen widgets - Choose exactly which books your widget shows, and in what order - Search and Scan shortcuts right on the widget, covers that update instantly FIND BOOKS WITH YOUR CAMERA - Point Visual Intelligence at any cover or barcode and jump straight to the book (on iPhones with Apple Intelligence) SIRI AND SHORTCUTS - Ask what you're reading, your top-rated books, or your reading stats - Add, finish and rate books by voice LIBRARY, COVERS FIRST - Your books now start above the fold, with quick tiles for bookshelf, import and lists - Landscape gets the full grid, and filters wrap into a tidy cloud MADE FOR IPAD AND LANDSCAPE - Book pages, Statistics, sharing and more learned two-column layouts - Sheets size themselves properly on iPad, and every screen respects larger text ALSO IN THIS UPDATE - Genre browsing is dramatically faster, and Genres got a redesign - Notifications can now show book covers - Imported books open their reader from Statistics, and import-only libraries can share their bookshelf - Your free trial length always matches the App Store - Dozens of fixes and refinements throughout ### 3.3.2 — 2026-06-21 • Import your whole library from Goodreads or StoryGraph – your reading dates, ratings and reviews come across too • Switch a book to a different edition – your progress, dates and reviews stay put • Make share cards your own with custom backgrounds • Rate books in finer detail with quarter stars • Edit start dates, and manual progress now counts toward your reading calendar and streak • Books and large libraries open noticeably faster, plus fixes for rare crashes at launch ### 3.3.1 — 2026-06-01 • Track every book your way – by page or by percentage, perfect for e-books and audiobooks • Sharper search – more relevant results, and brand-new titles surface on the first search • A tidier Statistics tab – Currently reading expands in place, and the Calendar opens to the right day • Steadier sync, plus polish across the Library and share cards ## Apps similar to Must Read | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Shelfie - Book Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfie-book-tracker/id1229716523) | 4.5 (200) | Free | Books | | [Book Tracker Reading Log - Hon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-reading-log-hon/id1516860157) | 5.0 (14) | Free | Books | | [Book Tracker: Reading Log TBR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-reading-log-tbr/id6502382509) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Books | | [Reading Log: Book Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-book-tracker/id6661020459) | 4.9 (10) | Free | Books | | [Bookd: Reading Tracker & TBR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookd-reading-tracker-and-tbr/id6741454980) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Books | | [Book Tracker - BookBinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Books | ## Related topics [booktok watch books](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/booktok-watch-books) --- *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 2026-08-22.*