# PocketShelf: TBR Book Tracker — Reading List, Shelf, AI-Notes

> Book tracker for organizing libraries and monitoring reading habits. (iPhone/iPad app by Klemens Strasser.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshelf-tbr-book-tracker/id6745476834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Klemens Strasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/889417671)
- Category: Books, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 161 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2025-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshelf-tbr-book-tracker/id6745476834/reviews.md

## What is PocketShelf?

Track your reading. Remember what matters.

Meet PocketShelf, the easiest way to keep track of your books and your reading journey. No matter what kind of reader you are, PocketShelf helps you stay organised and makes coming back to your books feel effortless.

What you can do with PocketShelf:
- Your Library: Add books in seconds and keep your collection neat
- Track your reading sessions: See how much time you spend reading and celebrate your progress
- Notes & Summaries: Write down notes while reading. PocketShelf gives you recaps of you last reading session to help you jump right back in again
- Widget: Start your reading session right from the Home Screen with our widget
- Accessibility: Support for VoiceOver, dynamic type and accessible fonts. Plus, you can get those recaps also in plain language
- Beautifully designed: Crafted by an Apple Design Award Winner

We have so much more planned for the future. To keep up to date, follow us at the following platforms:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pocketshelf.app
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PocketShelf
- X: https://x.com/PocketShelfApp

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Privacy Policy: https://pocketshelf.app/privacy

## Key features

- Organize book library
- Track reading sessions
- Add notes and summaries
- Home screen widget
- Accessibility features
- AI-powered recaps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| One Extra Book Slot | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshelf-tbr-book-tracker/id6745476834/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing book tracker

*2026-06-24*

It's an amazing and delightful book tracker! I love it.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for these kind words 🫶

### 5/5 — Great app overall

*2026-05-27*

The multi-book tracking feature is great by itself, but the apps sleek design really makes it stand out. The adoption of Liquid Glass, the satisfying sounds and haptics, and even the background audio which I always use when reading make all the experience feel really polished.

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the kind words 🫶

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-06*

The app is great, does exactly what it says it does. Love having a record of what I have read and when. Really looking forward to the planned features that are coming like ratings! The customer support is absolutely fantastic too!!

### 5/5 — Perfect for reading more than one book at a time

*2026-02-19*

The app is really good if you read more than one book at a time and/or make longer breaks before continuing to read. With the notes that you can write down for each book you can get quickly back into the story. I take a two month break and forgot what happened? No problem I just read trough my notes and Iam back on track.

Also the glossary is really great I always have problems remembering peoples name. With the glossary I can add an entry for every charakter and make a short note who that person is. There are many different categories for glossary entries not just for characters but also for places, events, concepts and many more.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-01-24*

Have been waiting for an app like this forever. There’s almost nothing more I need than this well built MVP

### 4/5 — So Good!!!!

*2026-01-22*

This app is so amazing. I use it to track what I read and is extremely useful if you read more than one book at a time. You can play music while you read, which definitely helps with concentration. The notes are so useful aswell, as I often take long breaks between chapters and end up having to re read it. 

I wish that you could add more books to your TBR list without having to pay for premium but overall great app!!!

### 5/5 — Great App from Klemens!

*2026-01-12*

Really clean and thoughtfully designed reading tracker. I like how easy it is to log sessions, add notes, and pick up exactly where I left off. Makes staying organised with reading really feel effortless.

### 4/5 — Good but...

*2026-01-09*

Really good but I would like it if i would be able to read the book.

### 5/5 — Happy to support indie devs!

*2026-01-09*

Lifetime purchase! Great app guys and looking forward to the future releases!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-01-03*

Beautifully designed book tracker

**Developer response:** You flatter us! Thank you 🫶🏻

- Frank & Klemens

## Frequently asked questions about PocketShelf

### What is PocketShelf?

PocketShelf is an app designed to help you track your books, organize your reading list, and monitor your reading progress. It allows you to add books, log reading sessions, and take notes.

### How do I add books to PocketShelf?

You can add books to your library in seconds within the app. PocketShelf aims to make the process of cataloging your collection neat and effortless.

### Can I track my reading time with PocketShelf?

Yes, PocketShelf allows you to track your reading sessions and see how much time you spend reading. This helps you celebrate your progress and understand your reading habits better.

### Does PocketShelf offer notes and summaries?

Yes, PocketShelf provides features for writing notes while you read. It also offers recaps of your last reading session to help you easily jump back into your book.

### Is PocketShelf accessible?

PocketShelf is designed with accessibility in mind, supporting VoiceOver, dynamic type, and accessible fonts. Recaps can also be provided in plain language.

### What devices does PocketShelf support?

PocketShelf is available on iPhone and iPad, offering a seamless experience across Apple devices.

### What are the subscription options for PocketShelf?

PocketShelf offers a monthly subscription for $3.99 and a yearly subscription for $19.99, providing access to premium features and an enhanced experience.

### How often is PocketShelf updated?

The latest version of PocketShelf is 1.1.7, and it was last updated on February 27, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-26

Dear Readers,

You might not believe it, but we *finally* added iCloud support to the app. It took a while because we did it alongside a major rewrite of our database, which also finally make some other features possible, like rating a book and re-reading books. (Coming soon!)

We hope everything works out for you! If there is any hiccup, please reach out to us!

Best,
Frank & Klemens

### 1.1.12 — 2026-06-12

Dear Readers,

There was an issue where the app could not start in certain situations when you had eBooks in the app. This is fixed now!

Happy reading,
Klemens & Frank

### 1.1.11 — 2026-06-03

Caros leitores,

O nosso fornecedor de pesquisa teve mais um problema que fazia com que procurar livros parecesse muito lento. Isto não só já está resolvido, como a pesquisa está ainda mais rápida do que antes!

Boas leituras,
Klemens & Frank

### 1.1.10 — 2026-05-27

Dear Readers,
We were experiencing an issue with our search provider, which prevented any search results from appearing in the app. This update will prevent any further such issues. Thanks a lot to Lewis for making us aware of this!

We also added some more things to this update:
- You can now search in the Archive
- When adding a reading session manually, we automatically calculate the time you spent based on the previous reading session.
- Some localization enhancements in Swedish and French (thanks David and Tim!)

Happy reading,
Klemens & Frank

### 1.1.9 — 2026-05-21

Caras leitoras e caros leitores,

hoje é o Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Para celebrar, traduzimos a app para muitas mais línguas e melhorámos o suporte para tamanhos de texto maiores. Se alguma tradução vos parecer estranha, avisem-nos e corrigiremos o mais rápido possível!

Com os melhores cumprimentos,
Frank & Klemens

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