# Stacks Reading List

> Digital reading list manager for tracking desired and read books. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen Morris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacks-reading-list/id734184669 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephen Morris](https://appshunter.io/developer/486582860)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 230 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacks-reading-list/id734184669/reviews.md

## What is Stacks Reading List?

A simple reading list for the avid reader. Stacks is a delightfully easy way to keep track of the books you want to read and the books you have enjoyed.

• Browsing at the bookstore? Scan a book's barcode to quickly add it to your list.

• When you're ready to start reading, link to buy the book on iBooks, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

## Key features

- Track books to read
- Track enjoyed books
- Barcode scanning
- Add books to list
- Link to purchase books

## What do users think of Stacks Reading List?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for tracking reading lists
- 👍 Minimalist aesthetic
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Good for non-English books
- 👍 Book covers displayed
- 👍 Quick to add books
- 👍 Connects to Goodreads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitching issues
- 🐛 Difficulty scanning ISBN
- 🐛 Missing book covers
- 🐛 Inability to manually add books
- 🐛 Limited book selection
- 🐛 No search function
- 🐛 No sorting options
- 🐛 No delete function
- 🐛 No data backup/sync
- 🐛 Search function unreliable
- 🐛 No progress tracking within books

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding books
- Scanning ISBN not working
- App quits unexpectedly
- Search function not working
- Unable to add new books
- Goodreads connection blank/not authenticating
- Scanner not working
- Missing book covers
- No way to delete books
- No way to sync data to new phone
- Search function unreliable
- Book names not appearing under icon

**Most requested features**

- Add DNF section
- Customize book order
- Link to Apple account for sync
- Create folders for organization
- Send lists to others
- Sync to iCloud or online account
- Add date read/purchased
- Indicate book ownership/format
- Backup to iCloud
- Add custom notes
- Add 'date read' function
- Add delete function
- Add wish list section
- Allow manual book entry
- Improve search functionality
- Add progress tracking (page number)
- Add reminders
- Add achievements
- Add number counter for read books
- Upload to Goodreads
- Add tags and categories
- Export list to CSV

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacks-reading-list/id734184669/reviews.md

### 1/5 — RIP - Crashes Out All the Time

*2025-06-23, version 2.3.1*

Maintenance on this app is non existent which is sad because I loved the idea of what this was meant to be. It was done before Margins and Fable so really gave you an easier way to track reading if you didn’t want Goodreads.

But the glitching is so bad I just sadly decided I have to give up adding to the app anymore. Any addition to the lists crashes the app. It had a long run but it just isn’t there for enanymore.

### 2/5 — Scanning

*2025-04-24, version 2.3.1*

Having difficulty scanning the ISBN code on both iPad and iPhone.  Won’t work.

### 4/5 — Please add DNF section!!

*2024-09-10, version 2.3.1*

I love this app, but I wish there was a 4th section for books not finished (ones I never plan on finishing). I still like to know that I already tried to read a book even if I don’t ever plan on finishing it. Right now, those books are in my “Reading” column, which is getting fuller than I’d like. PLEASE ADD A “DNF” SECTION! *insert pleading gesture*

### 5/5 — The best I’ve found

*2023-09-28, version 2.3.1*

This is the simplest, most intuitive reading list app I have come across. I’ve tried a lot of them, and this does exactly what I need it to do. I know it’s not been updated in years, so I’m hoping being the developers haven’t abandoned it!

### 3/5 — Love the UI, but….

*2023-06-12*

I use Goodreads on a regular basis, but have been wanting to switch to a new app. I tried using this app, but it doesn’t have all the books I read and there’s no way to manually add books. So, I can’t use this app if I can’t catalog all of my books.

### 4/5 — My favorite app, but wish there was an Android version.

*2021-01-08, version 2.3.1*

This is by far my favorite app. It crashes some times, but I don’t mind that. I wish there was an Android version for my friends who aren’t iPhone users. I recommend this app to a lot of friends!

### 4/5 — Simple & easy but...

*2020-10-20, version 2.3.1*

It’s a great app with a simplistic design that fulfills it’s main purpose!!

However, there is some room for improvements:

- it would be great if there was a function to customize the order of your books rather than just (Date added, Author, Title)

- there’s no tracking system for how far into each book you’re reading but that’s not necessarily a dealbreaker for me

- it would be a huge help to be able to link the app with my apple account so that I can transfer the same books to different devices and make sure that I don’t suddenly lose everything 

Also just as a tip for new users, finding books can be a bit finicky sometimes. So you may have to go by the authors name rather than the book title or even type out the book title letter by letter to see if it shows up. 

Best of luck!!
Xoxo

### 2/5 — Unable to add new books

*2020-07-17, version 2.3.1*

Having been extremely happy with this app for a good few years I have now found that I am unable to add the last three books that I have read. Is this app no longer being updated?

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2020-07-11, version 2.3.1*

I have been looking for an app that could recognize books in languages other than english! Very useful and easy to use!

### 5/5 — Very useful; great functionality; clean interface.

*2020-05-01, version 2.3.1*

What I like about this app is the seamless functionality and the straightforward interface. It has been such a great time favorable tool, saving so much of our time that would have otherwise been spent, tediously documenting annual reading lists for school age children, to present to a teacher/evaluator for their education. In so doing this app has helped reserve more time for reading!

In my opinion, it could only be better if there was an option for creating folders, as someone mentioned before me, with the same interface design that is already in place, so that we could catalogue the literature being read by more than one individual at a time. And also, if there was the capability to send the list to someone, so that it would accommodate our needs in an even more expedient manner. 

To get around these two obstacles, we create a list for one child at a time, in sections of books they have read lately, scan the books in, or search for them - it is so quick - then take screenshots of the list to have it on hand, before deleting and generating a new list.

## Frequently asked questions about Stacks Reading List

### What does Stacks Reading List do?

Stacks Reading List is a straightforward application designed to help you manage your reading. It allows you to keep track of books you intend to read and those you have already finished and enjoyed.

### How can I add books to my reading list?

You can easily add books to your list by scanning their barcode directly within the app. This is a quick and convenient way to log titles you encounter, whether at a bookstore or elsewhere.

### Can I buy books directly from the app?

While you cannot purchase books directly through the app, it provides convenient links to buy books from popular retailers like iBooks, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. This allows you to transition smoothly from your reading list to purchasing.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to use. There are no charges associated with downloading or utilizing its core features for managing your reading lists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2019-09-22

• Support for Dark Mode
• Minor tweaks and bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2019-09-16

• Support for Dark Mode
• Minor tweaks and bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2018-05-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.1.3 — 2018-05-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.1.2 — 2018-02-16

- Greatly improved links for buying books
- You can now change any book's cover by tapping on it
- Minor bug fixes

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All apps by Stephen Morris: https://appshunter.io/developer/486582860

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