# Spindl: Reading Journal — Track books. Keep a journal.

> Track books. Keep a journal. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikey Hurdle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindl-reading-journal/id6765479964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mikey Hurdle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883079712)
- Category: Books, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindl-reading-journal/id6765479964/reviews.md

## What is Spindl?

Spindl is a reading tracker built by someone who got tired of Goodreads.

Track every book you're reading, want to read, finished, or didn't finish. Keep a per-book journal as you go. Watch Spindl the hedgehog cheer when you finish one.

FOUR SHELVES, NO ALGORITHM
Currently Reading. Want to Read. Finished. Did Not Finish. That's it. No "you might also like." No corporate review feed. Your library is yours.

A JOURNAL FOR EACH BOOK
Capture thoughts as you read, not just a star rating at the end. Highlight a quote, log a session, snap a page with the camera. The journal stays with the book forever.

ISBN SCAN AND OCR
Point your camera at a barcode to add a book in one tap. Or snap a page to pull the text into your journal — handy for that quote you'll definitely forget.

OPEN LIBRARY, NOT AMAZON
Book metadata comes from Open Library, the free non-profit catalogue. Spindl is not owned by a bookseller. We don't push you to buy.

STREAKS THAT RESPECT YOUR LIFE
A daily reading streak with built-in catch-up days for Premium readers. No guilt. The hedgehog falls asleep when you take a break — they're fine.

YEARLY READING REPORT
A beautiful PDF summary of your reading year — book count, page count, top genres, top authors, longest streak. Premium. Shareable.

GOODREADS IMPORT
Already on Goodreads? Export your CSV from goodreads.com and import the lot in one tap. Custom shelves come along too (Premium).

APPLE WATCH AND WIDGETS
Quick-log a session from your wrist. Pin the home-screen widget to see what you're reading at a glance.

PRIVACY-FIRST
Anonymous analytics via TelemetryDeck. No ads. No data sold. Delete your account and every byte of your reading history from Settings in two taps.

PRICING
Free: four shelves, basic stats, reading log, journal, Goodreads CSV import.
Premium (£2.99/mo with 7-day free trial · £19.99/yr · or £49.99 lifetime — first 500 readers only): yearly reading report PDF, mood tracking, streak insurance, OCR page-snap, smart shelf suggestions, richer challenges, quarterly mini-reports, custom shelves, advanced analytics, journal export, reading speed tracking, Spindl themes.

WHO IT'S FOR
- Readers who left Goodreads but never replaced it
- Journal-keepers who want their thoughts beside the book, not in a notes app
- BookTok and Bookstagram readers who want a tracker that matches the warmth of their feeds
- Anyone keeping a yearly book goal who'd like a real PDF report at the end
- People who want their reading data on their phone, not Amazon's servers

Spindl is built by a reader. Solo developer. No ads, no algorithm, no data selling — just a tracker, a journal, and a hedgehog who's stoked when you finish a book.

Questions? hello@spindlreads.com
Privacy Policy: https://spindlreads.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://spindlreads.com/terms
Support: https://spindlreads.com/support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spindl Premium — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Spindl Premium — Annual | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spindl Lifetime — Founding | $49.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-30

No release notes.

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