# TBR Book Jar: Reading Tracker — Book Clubs, Shelf & Audiobooks > Digital reading companion with prompts, customizable bookshelf, and reading tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Mayberry.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-book-jar-reading-tracker/id6761447804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Christopher Mayberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390482166) - Category: Books, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 91 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-04-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-11 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-book-jar-reading-tracker/id6761447804/reviews.md ## What is TBR Book Jar? Can't decide what to read next? Reach into the jar. TBR Book Jar is the reading app BookTok has been waiting for — a digital TBR jar, a gorgeous customizable bookshelf, an AI book buddy, audiobook magic… and now the biggest thing we've ever shipped: a built-in community of readers. Book clubs, forums, a used-book marketplace, and your shelf synced to the web. Built by a reader who was tired of staring at the TBR pile — now with company. NEW — TBRTALK, YOUR READING COMMUNITY · Book clubs with their own themed rooms — join one or start your own · Forums for every bookish conversation, plus direct messages · A used-book marketplace: list your finished copies, browse everyone else's — buyers and sellers arrange everything directly · Wishlist a book and get alerted when someone lists a used copy · Every book gets its own page: reviews, ratings, clubs reading it, copies for sale · Your library and wishlist sync with tbrtalk.com — your shelf, on the web NEW — YOUR HOME DASHBOARD Pick up right where you left off: a continue-reading carousel, streaks and goals at a glance, quick doors to everything. AUDIOBOOK MODE Your paperbacks just learned to talk. Snap photos of any pages — they're transcribed and read aloud with karaoke-style highlighting that follows along. Studio Voices sound remarkably human and run entirely on your iPhone: downloaded once, private, offline. Have a DRM-free EPUB? Drop it in and listen to the whole book. THE JAR 190+ creative prompts across 17 categories. Tap to pick and let fate decide — or hit Mystery Book to pull randomly from your own shelf. DISCOVER An endless deck of book suggestions dealt from the genres you actually love. Swipe right to wishlist, left to pass — it quietly learns your taste. YOUR BOOKSHELVES Not a list — real bookshelves. Books stand as spines or face-out covers on wooden shelves, sized to their true cover shape. Stack them into piles, drag to rearrange, decorate with wallpapers, stickers and animated GIFs. Unlimited shelves, smart shelves that fill themselves, and a Wishlist shelf for the books you want next. BOOK BUDDY — YOUR AI READING COMPANION Give it a name, then ask for recommendations, chat about books, describe a vibe or "books like ___" — grounded in real, current titles and tuned to what's on your shelf. READING TIMER & FOCUS SCENES The timer is free for every reader. Go Pro and read beside a crackling campfire, rain on the window, ocean waves — seven looping nature scenes plus ambient sound. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS Search millions of titles with auto-filled covers and summaries · scan a barcode or snap the cover · import your whole Goodreads library via CSV. TRACK & CELEBRATE Page progress, reading speed, ratings and reviews, streaks, a yearly goal ring, genre charts and an activity heatmap. FREE The whole community · 5 books on your shelf · unlimited wishlist · 30 prompts · reading tracker & timer · a daily taste of Book Buddy and page scanning PRO — Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime (start with a 3-day free trial) · Unlimited books & shelves · full Audiobook Mode · All 190+ prompts + custom prompts · Unlimited Book Buddy, Discover deck & smart wishlist · Stats, focus scenes & sounds, goals & reminders · Goodreads import · every wallpaper, theme & decoration Your TBR pile just got fun — and it brought friends. Reach in and start picking. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store settings. Privacy: https://damobo.com/tbrbookjar/privacy Terms: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@damobo.com ## Key features - 190+ reading prompts - Customizable digital bookshelf - Page progress tracking - Reading timer and speed tracking - Reading stats and goals - Goodreads import - Dark mode support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | TBR Book Jar Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | TBR Book Jar Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about TBR Book Jar ### What is TBR Book Jar? TBR Book Jar is a reading companion app that offers over 190 creative reading prompts to help you decide what to read next. It also features a customizable digital bookshelf and tools to track your reading life. ### How does TBR Book Jar help me choose books? You can tap to pick a random prompt from over 190 options across 17 categories, or use the 'Mystery Book' feature to randomly select from your own TBR shelf. You can also filter prompts by genre, mood, challenge, or author. ### Can I import my existing book data into TBR Book Jar? Yes, you can import your Goodreads library via CSV. This allows you to bring your current reading list and history into the app seamlessly. ### What features are included in the free version of TBR Book Jar? The free version of TBR Book Jar includes 30 reading prompts, allows you to track up to 5 books, and offers basic page tracking functionality. ### What are the benefits of the Pro version of TBR Book Jar? The Pro version unlocks all 190+ prompts, custom prompts, unlimited books, advanced stats, a reading timer, goals, streaks, Goodreads import, and extensive bookshelf theming and decoration options. ### How do I manage my subscription for TBR Book Jar Pro? Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage your subscription settings directly within your App Store settings. ### What devices is TBR Book Jar available on? TBR Book Jar is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its compatibility with these devices. ### How often is TBR Book Jar updated? The app was last updated on June 23, 2026, with version 1.0.4. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.3 — 2026-08-10 The biggest update in TBR Book Jar history: your reading tracker just became a reading community. MEET TBRTALK — BUILT RIGHT IN · Book clubs with their own themed rooms — join one or start your own · Forums, direct messages and reader profiles · A used-book marketplace: list finished copies, hunt for treasures, arrange sales directly · Wishlist alerts when someone lists a book you want · Every book gets its own page — reviews, clubs reading it, copies for sale · Your shelf and wishlist now sync with tbrtalk.com ALSO NEW · A Home dashboard: continue-reading carousel, streaks and goals at a glance · Studio Voices — our remarkably human narration voices: downloaded once, private, entirely on your device · The reading timer is now FREE for everyone · Heart any book to wishlist it, in the app or on the web · Sign in with Apple · Stack books into piles and drag them anywhere — in, out or in between · Tap photos to view them full screen · smoother navigation · dozens of fixes And the app is now free to download — bring a friend. ### 1.3 — 2026-08-02 The biggest update we've ever shipped. Your books can talk now. AUDIOBOOK MODE Snap photos of any book page and listen — transcribed in seconds and read aloud with karaoke-style highlighting. Choose from 28 near-human AI voices that run entirely on your iPhone (private & offline), or instant built-in voices. Detects pages and chapters, remembers your spot, and imports DRM-free EPUBs whole. READING TIMER SCENES Seven looping nature scenes — campfire, rain on glass, ocean shore & more — with an adjustable frosted-glass dial. Set the mood, start the timer, disappear into your book. ALSO NEW · A rebuilt welcome tour that actually shows the app off · Discover deals from your favorite genres by default, with one-tap deck shuffle · Book Buddy's fresh frosted-glass look · Sharper page transcription with automatic typo fixing · iPad layout fixes and a big pile of polish Reach in. Start picking. Maybe start listening. ### 1.2.4 — 2026-07-22 - bug fixes and improvements ### 1.2.3 — 2026-07-19 - bug fixes & improvements - books can now be stacked horizontally on shelf - custom spine image + improved default spine covers - improved cover finding - more ### 1.1.33 — 2026-07-02 - new discover feature - achievements - book notes - reading zen mode - bug fixes ## More apps by Christopher Mayberry - [Switch Forum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-forum/id1390482167) - [KB Kids - Video Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kb-kids-video-player/id6748621811) - [KB Speech Professional AAC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kb-speech-professional-aac/id6748882177) - [KB Volume Lock & Limiter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kb-volume-lock-and-limiter/id6749469745) - [Damobo ADHD Time Block Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damobo-adhd-time-block-planner/id6749634736) - [NoMo - Debt Payoff Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-debt-payoff-calculator/id6751278279) All apps by Christopher Mayberry: https://appshunter.io/developer/1390482166 ## Related topics [tbr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tbr) --- *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 2026-08-11.*