Pick Up vs Readory

Pick Up - Your Personal Reading Companion Transform the way you read, reflect, and remember with Pick Up — the reading companion for people who want more from every book. SMART BOOK MANAGEMENT • Search by title or scan ISBN barcodes to instantly add books • Track reading progress across multiple books • Organise by status: Reading, Finished, Up Next, or DNF • Set a starting page for books you've already begun • Beautiful cover images and detailed metadata WIDGETS & LIVE READING • Add beautiful Home Screen widgets for your current book and reading streak • See your current book on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen while reading • Tap straight back into your active session from the Live Activity BOOK ROULETTE • Can't decide what to read next? Spin the slot machine and let fate choose from your Up Next pile • Start reading your chosen book instantly THE SHELF — BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS • Personalised book recommendations based on your library and reading history • Set your mood, preferred length, and genre to get tailored picks • Discover handpicked books from independent authors in the Indie Picks tab • Save picks directly to your Up Next list READING SESSIONS • Track time spent reading with a built-in stopwatch • Set a countdown timer to challenge yourself or stay focused • Ambient sounds while you read: rain, fireplace, ocean, lo-fi, and more • Pause, resume, or finish early with full control • View complete reading history by book • Build consistent reading habits with session tracking CAPTURED THOUGHTS • Record thoughts while reading with one-tap voice capture • Voice-to-text transcription • Write text reflections • Organise thoughts by book with timestamps • Star important thoughts • Review your complete reading journey MONTHLY RECAP • Shareable card with your reading month at a glance • Book covers, pages read, and reading time • Choose your colour theme and share with friends CLOUD SYNC • Seamless sync across all your devices • Automatic cloud backup • Secure Supabase-powered sync • Access your library anywhere DAILY INSPIRATION • Quote of the Day — a fresh reading quote every day on your home screen • Daily quote notification at your chosen time • Share quotes to social media READING STATISTICS • Track reading streaks • Visual progress indicators • Total books, pages, and thoughts • Personalised reading time estimates REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS • Customisable daily reading reminders • Choose your days and times • Gentle nudges to keep your streak alive BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Clean interface with full dark mode support • Themes: Parchment, Ink, Void, Sepia, Marble, and more • Smooth animations • Designed for readers PRIVACY-FIRST • Local-first architecture — your data stays on your device • Optional cloud sync • No tracking, no ads Perfect for avid readers, book clubs, students, and anyone who wants to remember what they read.

Readory is a beautifully crafted book tracker designed for readers who care about their reading life. Whether you read one book a month or one a week, Readory helps you build lasting reading habits, read together with friends, and capture every thought along the way. • Track Your Reading Journey Add books instantly by scanning barcodes, searching by title, or importing your Goodreads library. Track your reading status — Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished, or Did Not Finish — and mark Want to Read books as Owned, Wishlist, or Preordered so you always know what's next to pick up. • Read Together — Book Club Start a book club or join one with a 6-letter invite code — joining is always free. Set a reading rhythm, share spoiler-safe notes that unlock as members catch up, and react to what others are reading. Join a live Silent Reading Room to read in comfortable silence alongside your club, see who's reading with you in real time, and rate the book together once everyone finishes. • Immersive Reading Timer Start a reading session with our focused timer. Choose from five ambient sounds — Rain, Fire, Café, Nature, or Library — to create your perfect reading atmosphere. When you're done, log your pages and see your progress update in real time. • Capture Every Thought Create highlights and personal notes as you read. Attach voice recordings to capture ideas hands-free, or photograph memorable pages. Your reading journal grows with every book. • Beautiful Stats & Achievements See your reading life come alive with detailed statistics — books finished, pages read, total reading time, and your best streak. Earn achievements like First Chapter, Flame Keeper, and Night Reader as you reach new milestones. • Live Activity Keep your reading session visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how long you've been reading without opening the app. • Your Library, Always Organized Browse your collection in a beautiful grid view, or arrange it exactly how you like with manual drag-and-reorder. Create custom lists to organize books your way, add your own cover photos, filter by reading status, and search instantly — every book, every detail, right where you need it. • Reading Goals & Streaks Set an annual reading goal and track your progress throughout the year. Build a daily reading streak and stay motivated with milestone notifications that celebrate your consistency. • Goodreads Import Switching from another app? Import your entire Goodreads library in seconds via CSV export. Your books, ratings, and reading status come along for the ride. • Designed With Care Readory features a warm, editorial aesthetic inspired by the joy of physical books. Custom typography, hand-crafted illustrations, and a cream-toned palette create an experience that feels like home for book lovers. • Your Data, Your Reading Life Your personal library — books, notes, highlights, and reading sessions — stays private on your device. Book Club is opt-in and uses a secure server only to sync shared club activity like notes and live sessions. We ask for tracking permission per Apple's guidelines to help measure how our updates perform; you're always free to decline, and the app works exactly the same either way. Start your reading story today. Note: Readory offers premium subscription options for enhanced capabilities, including creating your own Book Club. Subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store. Terms, conditions and privacy policy available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use & Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/readory-app/