# Spine: Book Tracker — Tier Lists for Readers

> Book tracking and social reading app with tiered lists and friend recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Tanner Flake.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-book-tracker/id6759875368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tanner Flake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810308106)
- Category: Books, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-11-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-book-tracker/id6759875368/reviews.md

## What is Spine?

Your profile is a tier list. Rank every book you finish, follow friends, and find what to read next. Import your Goodreads library in a few taps.

Follow your friends and see what they're reading, create a blend, share books that mattered, recommend books.

[ READING LOG ]
Mark books read, currently reading, or queued. Note when you started, when you finished, and what you thought.

[ TIER LISTS ]
S, A, B, C, D. Easily drag-and-drop your favorites into a tier list.

[ FRIENDS ]
See what your people have read. Let them know what you've read and what you think about it.

[ DISCOVER ]
Personalized recommendations based on what you’ve read, rated, and exactly what you're specifically looking for.

[ IMPORT ]
Easily bring your Goodreads library over. Mr. Bezos won't miss you.

## Key features

- Create book tier lists
- Track reading progress
- Follow friends' reading habits
- Discover personalized recommendations
- Import Goodreads library
- Log start and finish dates

## Is Spine safe?

Spine: Book Tracker appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Spine is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 86 user ratings, with an App Store average of 5 out of 5. Of 86 App Store ratings, 100.0% point to a safe experience, 0.0% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is Spine legit?

Spine: Book Tracker has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Spine is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-book-tracker/id6759875368/reviews.md

### 5/5 — What a genius idea!?

*2026-11-03*

sitting down with a book isn’t my strong suit, but I want it to be!! sometimes it’s hard to pick something out, so i’m excited for a new & fun way to track my reads & get recommendations based on my preferences!! clean design, user friendly, all the things!!

### 5/5 — the upgraded goodreads!!

*2026-10-24*

absolutely love this app!! such a fun way to track your books and actually see how they stack (wow genius little pun) against each other!! i do wish we could edit our “top 8” in the S tier and maybe easily access the rest of the books in a series when viewing a single book from a series, but this is just the beginning of the app, so i know it will just keep getting better! it’s the upgrade that goodreads needed, so hats off!!

### 5/5 — Cut Goodreads OFF

*2026-10-19*

This is the most thoughtful reading app— you can tell the creator is a reader, because everything is insanely intuitive and truly joyful to use! Goodreads, you’re dead to me

### 5/5 — Yay

*2026-10-16*

Awesome app! Better than Goodreads

### 5/5 — Incredibly well made

*2026-10-15*

The onboarding experience was such a delight! You can tell there is a lot of thoughtfulness put into making the app. Even the experience of importing from Goodreads was made so simple and I didn’t even mind reviewing all the books I needed to add. I like the tiered ranking over numerical star rankings! Looking forward to seeing the app grow.

### 5/5 — YES

*2026-10-12*

Dude this app is so goated

### 5/5 — Amazing Digital Bookshelf

*2026-10-11*

This app is like goodreads but way better

### 5/5 — So good!

*2026-10-06*

Such a fun and easy way to log your reading and track your thoughts/notes on each book!
It’s so satisfying to see all your reads stacked up against each other.
Amazing job, Tanner- looking forward to seeing the APP progress 📚

### 5/5 — Favorite book tracking app

*2026-10-04*

My favorite book tracking and rating app. Have used Goodreads and StoryGraph,  but the visuals here are super clean and everything is very intuitive. You can also create a book club and mark your progress and the date of the meetings. Will be sharing this with my friends!

### 5/5 — Love this

*2026-10-04*

I’ve used Goodreads for years, but I’m switching over! I love how visual and intuitive this app is. And I was able to import all of my old “shelves” and reviews super fast with no work. I’m impressed!

## Frequently asked questions about Spine

### What is Spine?

Spine is a free book tracking app that allows you to create tiered lists of books you've read, log your reading progress, and see what your friends are reading. It helps you discover new books through personalized recommendations.

### How do I import my Goodreads library into Spine?

Spine offers an easy import feature that allows you to bring your Goodreads library over in just a few taps. This makes it simple to transition your existing reading data.

### Can I see what my friends are reading on Spine?

Yes, Spine has a social component where you can follow your friends and see their reading activity. You can also share your own reading progress and recommendations with them.

### What kind of recommendations does Spine offer?

Spine provides personalized recommendations based on the books you've read and rated. It aims to help you find exactly what you're looking for next.

### Does Spine have ads?

No, Spine is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for users tracking their reading.

### What devices does Spine support?

Currently, Spine is available on iPhone. The app was last updated on 2026-11-08 with version 4.2.

### How often is Spine updated?

Spine was last updated on 2026-11-08, indicating active development. The app is rated 5.0 stars from 86 ratings.

### Is Spine suitable for younger readers?

Spine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on book tracking and social sharing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2026-11-08

Bigger Changes:
- Book clubs: when a pick is revealed, you choose whether to add it to Reading Now, and the club shows who hasn't started yet
- Better book covers: fewer blank placeholders, and "Bad cover?" finds more options to swap in

Smaller Changes:
- Remove a DNF book from your list, and picking a DNF book back up no longer makes a duplicate
- Comments open at the newest one, with a close button that stays put while you scroll
- Tapping a like notification takes you straight to that review
- Simpler onboarding with a single Continue on the notifications and contacts steps

### 4.1 — 2026-11-05

Bigger Changes:
- Reading streaks! See your streak and your friends' on avatars, in the feed, and over the books they're reading now
- Rec a book to a friend straight from their profile, and your note comes along into their queue
- See who liked a review

Smaller Changes:
- Cleaner review and comments sheet
- Decluttered profile header with shorter buttons

### 4.0 — 2026-10-30

v4.0
- Added reading streaks
- Added monthly pages read info
- New stamps
- Minor performance and UI improvements

### 3.9 — 2026-10-10

v3.9
- Swipe left or right in Discover! Speed dating for books!
- Marking progress on your book is somehow even more fun
- Better backend efficiency

### 3.8 — 2026-10-01

v3.8

Bigger Changes:
- Import your library from StoryGraph
- Vote for the next book in a club
- Stamp your library card with achievements!!
- Add your library card to your Apple Wallet!
- Fixed the somebody-you-follow-read push notification 
- New blended feed that prioritizes reviews from people you follow

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All apps by Tanner Flake: https://appshunter.io/developer/1810308106

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*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 2026-11-09.*
