# Time to Read - Reading Habit — Track books & build library

> Track books & build library (iPhone/iPad app by Wolfgang Peters.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-to-read-reading-habit/id6757160196 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wolfgang Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864963561)
- Category: Books, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English, French, German
- Released: 2026-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-to-read-reading-habit/id6757160196/reviews.md

## What is Time to Read?

Rediscover the joy of reading. Time to Read is your companion for building a lasting reading habit – private, distraction-free, and elegantly designed.

Manage your library, track your reading time, and capture your favorite quotes without your data ever leaving your device.

WHY TIME TO READ?
• Pure focus: No ads, no subscription, no sign-up. Just you and your books.
• Privacy-first: All data stays local on your iPhone or iPad. No cloud requirement, no tracking.
• iOS integration: Use Live Activities on your Lock Screen, interactive widgets, and Siri Shortcuts.

CORE FEATURES:

- Library Management
Browse millions of books via OpenLibrary or add them manually. Organize by "Currently Reading", "Want to Read", or "Finished".

- Reading Timer & Live Activities
Start a session to track your time. Your progress is displayed live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island.

- Smart Notes & OCR Scan
Scan book pages with your camera (OCR). Our local "Semantic Search" understands context – search for "hope" to find matching quotes, even if the word doesn't appear.

- Goals & Statistics
Set daily or yearly reading goals. Keep your streak alive and view detailed charts of your reading behavior.

- AI Greetings (On-Device)
Receive motivational messages generated locally on your device, tailored to your current progress.

OFFLINE & SECURE
Everything works without an internet connection – from the timer to semantic search. Your reading history belongs only to you.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-06-15

Back up your reading data: export your books, sessions, notes and goals to a file and restore them whenever you need — right from Settings, all on your device. Track reading sessions from your Lock Screen — pause, resume, or stop without opening the app. Book search now finds more results, including German titles, powered by Google Books and Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Plus, full German and French localization throughout.

### 1.6 — 2026-02-04

Track your reading sessions right from your Lock Screen — pause, resume, or stop without opening the app. Book search now finds more results, including German titles, powered by Google Books and Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Plus, full German and French localization throughout.

### 1.3 — 2026-01-21

Version 1.1 brings stability improvements and bug fixes for a smoother reading experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-06

No release notes.

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