# Reader: Book Tracker & Clubs — Reading Log, TBR & Bookshelf > Reading Log, TBR & Bookshelf (iPhone/iPad app by MATTHEW ROBERT FRIEDMAN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-book-tracker-and-clubs/id6759833105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MATTHEW ROBERT FRIEDMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881058638) - Category: Books, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 46 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-04-29 - Data updated: 2026-10-20 ## What is Reader? Reader is a home for everything you read, and the people you read with. TRACK YOUR READING - Shelves, ratings, rereads and reviews, with no limits - A reading timer with a Live Activity, Lock Screen widget and Cover mode - Daily streaks and a yearly reading goal - Import your history from Goodreads or StoryGraph in a minute FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK - Search books, authors, series, readers and clubs in one place - The Stack: swipe through books picked for you - Genre and author pages, series order, and "if you liked" picks - Buy from Bookshop.org to support independent bookstores READ TOGETHER - Post updates, reply, like and @mention other readers - Join book clubs with reading sprints, a Lounge and catch-up chapters - Host your own private club for up to 10 friends - Watch short book videos from creators SEE YOUR YEAR - Rank your 2026 reads in a built-in tier list - Stats for books, pages and streaks - A Year in Review card to share READER+ Reader is free to use. Reader+ adds: - Unlimited Stack swipes, with undo - 2 streak freezes a month - Custom tier lists and reading challenges - Advanced stats: pace, genres, authors, moods and your reading heatmap - Your full Year in Review - Custom covers and TBR priority, with "pick my next read" - Host up to 5 clubs, public or private, with up to 50 members each - Alternate app icons and a Reader+ badge CREATOR For BookTok creators and club hosts. Everything in Reader+, plus: - Host unlimited clubs with unlimited members, public or private - Post your own book videos to the feed - A Creator badge on your profile - Paid clubs, coming soon PRICING Reader+ costs $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year. Creator costs $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year. Prices are in US dollars and vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. No ads. Terms: https://readerapp-oss.github.io/reader-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://readerapp-oss.github.io/reader-legal/privacy.html ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Reader+ Annual | $39.99 | per year | | Creator Annual | $99.99 | per year | | Reader+ | $4.99 | per month | | Creator | $12.99 | per month | ## Is Reader safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Reader. ## Is Reader legit? Reader: Book Tracker & Clubs has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Reader is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.6.1 — 2026-10-16 The all-new Reader is here. A complete redesign, built around the books you're reading and the people you read with. NEW IN READER 1.6 - A fresh Home: what you're reading, what's blowing up on BookTok, your next book in a series, and rows picked for you - The Stack: swipe through books to build your TBR in seconds - Book clubs with chapter-safe spoilers: posts stay hidden until you've reached that chapter - A new feed for posts, reviews, quotes and BookTok videos, tagged to the chapter they're safe for - Tier lists: rank your reads and share the card - Series pages that show where you are and what's next - A new Search for books, series, people, clubs and posts - Reading timer with Live Activity, Lock Screen widget and streaks - Import your history from Goodreads or StoryGraph The core app is free: unlimited shelves, reviews, lists, posts and the reading timer. Reader+ adds unlimited Stack, deeper stats, custom tier lists and streak freezes. ALSO IN 1.6.1 - Much faster feed and Home - Your posts appear instantly - New readers get a starter shelf to begin with - Reading now shows the book you've read most recently first - Brighter covers on the Stack - Bug fixes and polish ### 1.6.0 — 2026-10-15 The biggest Reader update yet: a completely redesigned app. - All-new design: a fresh look across every screen, with light and dark mode - New search: find books, authors, series, readers and clubs in one place - Rebuilt book clubs: reading sprints, a Lounge, catch-up chapters, and host your own club - New feed: post updates, reply, like and @mention other readers - Book videos: watch BookTok-style videos from creators right in the app - Reader is now free-first: unlimited reviews, lists, posts and follows, and the reading timer for everyone - Rank your 2026 reads in a tier list - New Reader+: streak freezes, Stack undo, advanced stats, alternate app icons and more - Better book data: cleaner covers, series and search results - Lots of bug fixes and speed improvements ### 1.01 — 2026-05-03 Bug fixes and improvements: • Fixed feed loading issue • Fixed "Also by Author" showing more books • Push notifications now work for follows, likes, and replies • Added cover images for lists • Improved share links ### 1.0 — 2026-04-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Reader | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Oren: Reading & Book Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oren-reading-and-book-tracker/id6781967480) | — | Free | Books | | [ScrollWave](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwave/id6759850217) | — | Free | Books | | [BinderyBox Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binderybox-books/id6760989658) | — | Free | Books | | [Moonlit Novel–A Little Closer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlit-novela-little-closer/id6761102778) | — | Free | Books | | [Dust Jacket: Book Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-jacket-book-tracker/id6774754522) | — | Free | Books | | [14-Min Book Summaries Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/14-min-book-summaries-audio/id6757010741) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Books | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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