Question 1

Can I add quotes, notes, or personal thoughts for books?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can add notes or quotes from a book’s detail page. Quotes can be typed manually or captured with the camera. Both are also accessible in widgets and via Shortcuts for faster entry. 👉 Full guide: How to add notes and quotes to books

Question 2

Can I export my library from Book Tracker?

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Yes, you can export your library as a backup (full database), CSV (spreadsheet-friendly), or PDF (shareable list). Each serves different purposes. 👉 Full guide: How to export your library from Book Tracker

Question 3

Can I share my library with friends?

Accepted Answer

Currently Book Tracker is designed as a private library manager. There is no built-in feature for sharing your entire library with other users. You can export your library as a CSV and share that file. You can also send a backup file that another user can import, but this will replace their existing library.

Question 4

How do I add a book to Book Tracker?

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You can add books in different ways: manually, by scanning a barcode (camera or Bluetooth reader), or by searching online with title or ISBN. By default, a format is assigned automatically, but you can edit it later in the book detail page. 👉 Full guide: How to add a new book to your library

Question 5

How do I backup and restore Book Tracker data?

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The app creates daily automatic backups stored locally (last 7 days). You can also create manual backups from Settings → Backup & Restore and export them. Restoring is done from the same section. 👉 Full guides: How to create and manage backups in Book Tracker How to restore your library from a backup

Question 6

How do I set a Reading Challenge in Book Tracker?

Accepted Answer

You can create a Reading Challenge from the Statistics section → tap Add Reading Challenge and select the number of books you want to read in the current year. Progress updates automatically as you finish books. 👉 Full guide: How to create and track a Reading Challenge

Question 7

How do I sync Book Tracker across iPhone, iPad, and Mac?

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Book Tracker syncs your library (books, reading statuses, progress, notes, quotes, statistics) across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through Apple’s iCloud. No extra account, no login, no subscription. To enable it: iPhone / iPad: Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Show All → make sure Book Tracker is ON. Mac: System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → make sure Book Tracker is ON. All your devices must be signed into the same Apple ID. Once enabled, sync is automatic in the background. Changes appear on your other devices within a few minutes. 👉 Full tutorial: How to sync Book Tracker across iPhone, iPad, and Mac👉 Sync not working? See iCloud sync is not working — how do I fix it?

Question 8

How does Book Tracker handle my privacy?

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Book Tracker is designed around a simple principle: your reading life belongs to you, not to the app. There are no accounts to create, no advertising, no tracking, and no data sold to third parties. This page summarizes how that works in practice. What Book Tracker does not do No accounts — you never need to register, log in, or provide an email address. No advertising — there are no banners, pop-ups, or sponsored content anywhere in the app. No tracking — Book Tracker does not include third-party analytics, usage trackers, or behavioral profiling. No data sale or sharing — your library, reading statistics, notes, and quotes are never sold, rented, shared, or made available to advertisers. Where your data is stored WhatWhereNotesYour library (books, statuses, progress, notes, quotes, statistics, tags, series, positions, purchases)Locally on your deviceStored in Book Tracker’s local database.Automatic daily backupsLocally on your deviceThe most recent backups are kept; older ones rotate out automatically.Manual backupsLocally (and anywhere you export them to: Files, AirDrop, iCloud Drive…)You choose where they go.iCloud syncApple iCloud, under your Apple IDEncrypted and managed entirely by Apple. Book Tracker does not have access to this data. Book Tracker does not run any servers that…

Question 9

What is Book Tracker and how does it work?

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Book Tracker is a library catalog and reading log for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With it you can: Add books by scanning a barcode, searching by title or ISBN, or entering details manually. Organize your collection using Libraries, Bookcases, Shelves, Positions, Tags, and Series. Track your reading with states like To Read, Reading, Read, or Abandoned. Set a yearly reading challenge and view detailed statistics on books and pages read. Unlike other apps, Book Tracker is privacy-first: there are no accounts, ads, or external servers. Your data stays on your devices and iCloud only. 👉 Learn more about Book Tracker features on the official website.

Question 10

What's included in the free version vs Pro?

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Book Tracker is free to download and try, with a generous set of features unlocked from day one. Pro removes the 5-book limit and unlocks a few power-user features. It’s a one-time purchase per platform, no subscription, all future updates included since 2019. Free vs Pro — at a glance FeatureFreeProMaximum library size5 booksUnlimitedAdding books: search online, manual entry, barcode scan (camera + Bluetooth)✅ (up to 5)✅Reading Statuses, Reading Timer, Live Activity, Dynamic Island✅✅Notes, quotes, ratings, OCR for quotes✅✅Reading Challenge & all statistics✅✅Series, Tags, Categories, Positions (Location/Bookcase/Shelf)✅✅Smart Lists✅✅Widgets, Shortcuts, Siri, Control Center✅✅Apple Watch app✅✅Automatic + manual backups✅✅iCloud sync across devices✅✅Import library from Goodreads, StoryGraph, CSV, etc.❌✅Export library to CSV, PDF, or backup file❌✅Restore a backup✅✅Custom app icons❌✅Some advanced sidebar customizations✅✅ The free tier is enough to test the app for real with a small selection of books. Once it fits your needs, Pro is the natural next step. How to upgrade to Pro Open Book Tracker → Settings → Upgrade to Pro (or tap any locked feature, like Import). The App Store purchase sheet appears with the price for your region. After purchase, all locks are removed immediately. Tip Jar (optional) If you’d like to support development beyond the Pro…

Question 11

Which apps can I import my library from?

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Book Tracker can import your existing library from many other apps. Whether you’re coming from a popular tracker like Goodreads or StoryGraph, a Mac-only catalog like Delicious Library 3, or any spreadsheet-based collection, you have a path in. For every supported app listed below, Book Tracker provides a dedicated import format. You just export the library file from your source app and pick the matching format in Book Tracker. The columns are mapped automatically, no manual work needed. If your app isn’t on the list, you can still import its data: export a CSV from it and select Other as the import format in Book Tracker. You’ll see a field-mapping screen where you can match each column to a Book Tracker field manually. Supported sources Source appHow to importGoodreadsFollow the dedicated guide to export your library, then in Book Tracker select Goodreads as the import format.BookpediaFollow the dedicated guide to export your library, then in Book Tracker select Bookpedia as the import format.Delicious Library 3Follow the dedicated guide to export your library, then in Book Tracker select Delicious Library 3 as the import format.StoryGraphExport your library normally from the StoryGraph, then in Book Tracker select StoryGraph as the import format.BookBuddyExport…

Question 12

Why are some of my daily progress entries missing?

Accepted Answer

If you notice that some days appear empty in your reading statistics, even though you logged progress, the issue is usually related to time zones. Why this happens When you log progress in Book Tracker, the app saves the date and time according to your current time zone. If you travel to a country with a different time zone, the same reading session may appear as belonging to a different day. This can make it look like some entries are missing, even though they are still stored in your library. Example You log progress in London (GMT) at 00:30 AM on March 1st. Book Tracker saves the entry with your local time: March 1st, 00:30 GMT. If you later open the app in New York (EST), that same timestamp corresponds to February 28th, 7:30 PM EST. As a result, the entry will appear under February 28th in your daily statistics instead of March 1st. Will I lose my data? No, your reading progress is safe. When you return to your original time zone, all progress will display under the correct days automatically. Best practices Don’t worry if you see gaps while traveling, it’s only a matter of time zone differences.…

Question 13

Can I add Kindle books to Book Tracker?

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Yes, you can add Kindle books (or any eBooks you own) to your Book Tracker library. The app does not connect directly to Amazon Kindle, but you can manually add your Kindle titles and manage them just like any other book. How to add a Kindle book Search online by title or ISBN Open Book Tracker. Tap + → Search online. Enter the book title or ISBN and select the correct edition. When you add a book, Book Tracker automatically assigns the default format (set in the app settings). To change it, open the book detail page, tap Edit, and in the Format field select eBook. 👉 See also: How to change the default book format in Book Tracker. Add manually Tap + → Manually insert. Enter the book’s details (title, author, publisher, etc.). Set the Format to eBook. Tracking Kindle reading progress Once added, you can manage Kindle books like any other in Book Tracker. Create a Reading Status and choose how you want to log progress: Percentage → useful if you follow the Kindle app’s % indicator. Pages → if you know the total page count. Time → if you’re tracking an audiobook edition linked to your Kindle…

Question 14

Can I import my Kindle library into Book Tracker?

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Unfortunately, Amazon does not allow third-party apps to access Kindle data directly. This means Book Tracker cannot connect to your Kindle account or import books from it automatically. However, Amazon owns Goodreads, which has the ability to read data from your Kindle account. By first linking your Kindle account to Goodreads, you can make your Kindle library available for export and then import it into Book Tracker. Here’s how: Link your Kindle account to Goodreads Follow the official steps provided by Amazon: How to connect Kindle to Goodreads. Import your Goodreads library into Book Tracker Once Goodreads has synced your Kindle data, you can use our step-by-step guide to import everything into Book Tracker: How to migrate your library from Goodreads to Book Tracker. ✅ This two-step process lets you move your Kindle library into Book Tracker, keeping your collection organized and accessible, even though direct Kindle integration isn’t supported.

Question 15

Can I import notes or highlights from Kindle?

Accepted Answer

No, Book Tracker cannot automatically import Kindle highlights or notes. A workaround is to copy/paste your highlights into the Notes or Quotes section of each book in Book Tracker. Some users automate this using Apple Shortcuts: export Kindle highlights, then create a Shortcut to automatically add the exported highlight using the integration of Book Tracker with Apple Shortcuts.

Question 16

Can I re-read the same book and track each reading?

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Yes, Book Tracker is designed for re-reading. A book can have any number of Reading Statuses over time, each one a separate record with its own dates, progress, and reading time. The Reading history section on the book detail page keeps every past read together, in chronological order. This means a book you read in 2018, re-read in 2024, and started re-reading again in 2026 has three Reading Statuses on the same book, each contributing to its respective year’s statistics and Reading Challenge. How re-reading works in practice Open the book you want to re-read. Scroll to the Reading history section on the detail page. Tap the + button to create a new Reading Status. Choose Reading as the status. That’s it, you’re now logging a new read, completely independent from any previous Reading Status of the same book. The new Reading Status joins the others in the Reading history list. What stays the same, what gets recorded fresh Each Reading Status records its own data: Start and finish dates. Tracking type (you can re-read a book by Pages this time, even if you read it by Percentage last time). All progress entries (the day-by-day log). All reading sessions (Reading…

Question 17

How do I change the default book format in Book Tracker?

Accepted Answer

Open Book Tracker > Settings > Configurations. Find Default format. Choose your preferred format (Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook). From now on, all new books will use this format automatically. You can still change the format manually when editing a book.

Question 18

iCloud sync is not working: how do I fix it?

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If your library isn’t matching across iPhone, iPad, and Mac (books missing on one device, a status not updating, recent changes not appearing) almost every case can be fixed with the right procedure. This guide takes you from the quickest checks to the full multi-device recovery. The most important thing before anything else: ⚠️ On the device that has your complete, up-to-date library, create a manual backup right now. Open Book Tracker → Settings → Backup & Restore → Create Backup. The procedures below are safe only if you’ve done this. Don’t skip it. 🆘 Quick fix: try these first Most sync problems are solved within 60 seconds by checking three things: All devices are signed into the same Apple ID. Book Tracker is enabled for iCloud on every device (path below in Step 0). Wi-Fi is on and stable. iCloud doesn’t sync well over a weak network. If everything looks right but the library is still out of sync, leave Book Tracker open in the foreground on each device for 2–3 minutes. iCloud sometimes just needs time to catch up. If that doesn’t help, the rest of this article walks you through everything. The Sync Status screen: your dashboard…

Question 19

The Save button is disabled when I try to update reading progress. Why?

Accepted Answer

This usually happens if the book has a reading status created with 0 pages. In that case, the app doesn’t know how to calculate progress. To fix it: Open the book. Long press the current reading status and choose Delete. Tap Add Reading Status and enter the correct number of pages. Save again, the Save button will now work.

Question 20

Where are my backups stored?

Accepted Answer

Book Tracker gives you two storage destinations for backups, and you choose which one to use. Both work identically for restore. The difference is in where the .zip file actually lives. The two destinations 📱 Local storage (on this device) Backups are stored only on the device that created them. They’re not shared with your other iPhones, iPads, or Macs. Pros: No iCloud account or quota required. Backups remain accessible even if iCloud is temporarily unavailable. Privacy-conscious: the files never leave the device. Cons: If you delete and reinstall Book Tracker, all local backups are gone. Other devices can’t see or restore from them, you’d need to export them manually first. ☁️ iCloud Drive (recommended for multi-device users) Backups are saved in the Book Tracker folder of your iCloud Drive. All your devices signed into the same Apple ID can see and restore from them. Pros: Available on every device. Survive the app being uninstalled and reinstalled on any single device. You can browse the backup files in the Files app on iPhone/iPad or in Finder on Mac. Cons: Counts against your iCloud storage quota. Needs iCloud Drive to be enabled and working, though backups fall back to local storage…

Question 21

Which platforms is Book Tracker available on?

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Book Tracker is available on the entire Apple ecosystem: 📱 iPhone (iOS) 🖥️ iPad (iPadOS) 💻 Mac (macOS) ⌚️ Apple Watch (watchOS, paired with the iPhone) Your library is the same across all of them and stays in sync through iCloud, no account required. How purchases work Book Tracker is sold as a one-time purchase per platform, not a subscription: One purchase covers the iPhone + iPad + Apple Watch apps (they all live in the same iOS/iPadOS app). A separate purchase is needed for the Mac app. Both are available on the App Store / Mac App Store. Once you’ve purchased Pro, all future updates on that platform are free, as they have been since 2019. For more on the model and why iOS and Mac are sold separately, see: 👉 What’s included in the free version vs Pro? 👉 Why do I need to buy Book Tracker separately on iOS and Mac? 👉 Is Family Sharing supported? A note on Apple Watch The Apple Watch app is included with the iOS purchase, there’s nothing extra to buy. It mirrors a subset of your library from the paired iPhone and lets you: See what you’re currently reading Start, pause,…

Question 22

Why do I need to buy Book Tracker separately on iOS and Mac?

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Book Tracker is sold as two separate apps: one for iPhone/iPad and one for Mac. Why two purchases? Each app is developed and maintained independently, optimized for its platform. By keeping them separate, you pay only once per platform with a lifetime purchase. There are no subscriptions, no hidden costs, and no forced upgrades. How Book Tracker differs from other apps Many popular book apps use a different model: They often require an account, which means your reading data is stored on their servers. They may show ads or sell aggregated user data. They usually work with recurring subscriptions, so you pay every month or year to keep using them. Book Tracker is different: Privacy-first: your data never leaves your devices or your private iCloud. No ads, no tracking, no selling of user data. One-time purchase per platform, with unlimited access. Free updates since 2019, including all major features released so far.

Question 23

Can I track audiobooks differently from books?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Audiobooks are tracked by listening time instead of pages, and Book Tracker treats them as first-class citizens: separate format, separate metadata source, separate statistics. How audiobook tracking works When you add a book and set its Format to Audiobook, Book Tracker automatically suggests: Tracking type: Time — you log progress in HH:mm (hours and minutes) instead of pages. What you log for an audiobook Each progress entry has: Time elapsed (your current listening position in the audiobook). Date (when you listened). Total listening time for the audiobook is calculated from these entries. Listening statistics Audiobooks contribute to a separate set of statistics so reading and listening don’t get mixed up: Today’s listening time (Inline Lock Screen widget). Audiobooks listened per month (charts). Listening streaks (consecutive days with at least one logging entry). You can put any of these on a widget. See How to customize your app with Widgets. Statistics and the Reading Challenge Audiobooks count toward your Yearly Reading Challenge when you finish one, exactly like any other format. The Reading Challenge doesn’t distinguish between reading and listening. Tip: switching tracking type if you change your mind Started tracking an audiobook by Time but realize you’d rather use…

Question 24

Do I need an account to use Book Tracker?

Accepted Answer

No. Book Tracker does not require creating an account or sharing personal data. Your information is stored locally on your device. If you enable iCloud on your device, it uses only your private iCloud connected to your Apple ID. No external servers, no analytics, no data selling. 👉 You can read Apple’s overview of iCloud and how it protects your privacy.

Question 25

How do I move my library to another device or Apple ID?

Accepted Answer

If you’re switching devices or Apple IDs, you can move your entire Book Tracker library using backups. Move your library with a backup On your old device, open Settings > Backup & Restore. Create a manual backup. Long press the backup file and select Share. Send it via AirDrop, Mail, or a cloud service. On the new device, go to Settings > Backup & Restore > Select file. Choose the backup and restore it. ⚠️ Restoring a backup replaces your current library, so make sure to save a copy first if you want to keep the data already on the new device. What about my Pro purchase? If you’re keeping the same Apple ID, your Pro purchase will unlock automatically. If you’re switching to a new Apple ID, you have two options: Apple Family Sharing – share your purchase with the new account (how to set up Family Sharing). Transfer purchases between Apple IDs – Apple now allows you to move eligible purchases to another Apple ID by following this official guide: Transfer your purchases to a different Apple ID.

Question 26

I bought Pro, why isn’t it unlocked on my other device?

Accepted Answer

If you already purchased Pro and it’s not unlocked on another device, try these steps: Make sure you are signed in with the same Apple ID you used for the original purchase. Open Book Tracker on the other device and go to the Purchase screen (the page where you normally upgrade to Pro version). Tap Restore Purchase at the bottom of that screen. If it doesn’t work right away, uninstall the app, install it and try again. Using different Apple IDs? If your iPhone, iPad, or Mac are set up with different Apple IDs, you have two options: Transfer purchases between Apple IDs – Apple now allows you to transfer eligible purchases from one Apple ID to another. 👉 See Apple’s guide: Transfer your purchases to a different Apple ID. Apple Family Sharing – Share your purchase with family members or across multiple accounts. 👉 Apple explains how to set up Family Sharing.

Question 27

What's the difference between Library, Wishlist, and Not Owned?

Accepted Answer

Every book in Book Tracker belongs to exactly one of three sections: Library, Wishlist, or Not Owned. They have very specific meanings, and using them well makes the rest of the app (statistics, Smart Lists, the Reading Challenge) much more accurate. Library The books you own. This is the default when you add a book. Hardback, paperback, eBook on your device, audiobook in your account. If it’s something you have access to as part of your collection, it goes in Library. Library is what most people think of as “my collection”. Wishlist The books you want to acquire. Books you don’t have yet but plan to buy, borrow, or download in the future. A Wishlist book is not in your library until you move it to Library or Not Owned. Use Wishlist for: Books you’ve heard about and want to remember. Future birthday gifts or holiday reading. Series you plan to start once another volume is released. Wishlist books are included the Home/Sidebar so you see them every time you open the app, or hide them entirely. See How to customize Book Tracker with Configurations. Not Owned Books you’ve read but don’t own a copy of. For example: Library loans…

Question 28

Why are covers missing after import?

Accepted Answer

CSV files cannot contain images directly. For this reason, most CSV imports will show books without covers. When covers can be imported If the CSV includes a valid image URL, Book Tracker will try to import that cover. If the CSV contains a valid ISBN, Book Tracker will attempt to fetch additional information online during import, including covers. When covers are missing If the CSV has no ISBN, Book Tracker cannot fetch covers from online databases. If the CSV has no image link, or the link is broken, no cover will be imported. In these cases, the book will appear without a cover. How to fix it Manually add a cover Open the book detail page. Open the edit page. Tap on Edit image button. Select an image from your photo library or files. Re-import with ISBNs Make sure your CSV has an ISBN column filled. Re-import: Book Tracker will automatically try to fetch covers online. ⚠️ Without ISBN or a valid image URL, covers must be added manually.

Question 29

Why are some books showing 0 pages after import?

Accepted Answer

This usually happens because the CSV file you imported is missing information or the data is not formatted correctly. Pages showing as “0” If the Pages column in your CSV is empty, Book Tracker will import the book with 0 pages. If a reading status is created with 0 pages, you won’t be able to update progress correctly. To fix this: During import, make sure the Pages column in your CSV is correctly mapped. If a book already shows 0 pages, open the book in Book Tracker, edit the page count manually, then delete the incorrect reading status (long press > Delete) and create a new one.

Question 30

Is Book Tracker free?

Accepted Answer

You can download Book Tracker for free and try all its features with a limited library (up to 5 books). To unlock unlimited books and features, you can upgrade to Pro with a one-time payment. The payment is per platform, which means that if you want to use the app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, you need to purchase the Pro version separately on iOS and on macOS. There are no subscriptions and no ads. Book Tracker launched in 2019 and, since then, all updates have been free for existing customers. 👉 Download Book Tracker for iPhone and iPad on the App Store or for Mac on the Mac App Store.

Question 31

Is Family Sharing supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Book Tracker Pro supports Apple’s Family Sharing on both iOS/iPadOS and macOS. One purchase covers everyone in your Family Sharing group (up to 5 family members) at no extra cost. How it works Set up Family Sharing on Apple if you haven’t already — Apple’s guide. Whoever purchases Book Tracker Pro must have Purchase Sharing turned on (Settings → your name → Family Sharing → Purchase Sharing). The other family members will see Book Tracker Pro as already purchased when they download the app on their devices using their own Apple ID. This works for both the iOS/iPadOS purchase and the macOS purchase. They’re separate Family Sharing entitlements, so a family member who wants Book Tracker on both platforms is covered automatically when you buy each. What family members get Each family member uses Book Tracker with their own Apple ID and their own library. Family Sharing only shares the purchase, not the data. This means: Their library, reading statuses, notes, and statistics are completely separate from yours. iCloud sync works on their Apple ID, not on yours. You can’t see each other’s reading data, which is the right outcome for privacy. Related What’s included in the free version…

Question 32

What are Tags, Categories, Series, Smart Lists, and Positions?

Accepted Answer

Book Tracker gives you five different ways to organize your library. They overlap a bit on purpose. Pick the ones that match how you think about your books. Here’s what each one is, with an example. Tags What they are: free-form, colored labels you create. There’s no fixed meaning: you decide. A book can carry as many Tags as you want, and the same Tag can be applied to any number of books. Concrete example: you can tag a book as Signed by author, Borrowed, Comfort read, Holiday read, Gift from Mom. None of these would make sense as Categories or Series. 👉 Learn more: How to use Tags in Book Tracker Categories What they are: the genre or topic of the book: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Self-help, Science. Categories usually come automatically from the online sources (Google Books, Open Library, Apple Books) when you add a book. You can also edit them by hand. Concrete example: The Hobbit gets the Categories Fantasy, Adventure automatically when you add it from online search. You don’t need to invent them. Tags vs Categories — what’s the difference? Categories describe the book objectively (genre/topic, the same for every reader). Tags describe the book…

Question 33

Can I scan barcodes? Does Book Tracker support Bluetooth scanners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Book Tracker supports two complementary barcode scanning paths, both useful for adding books quickly without typing: 📷 Camera scanner Use the device’s built-in camera to scan a book’s ISBN barcode (the usual 13-digit EAN-13 on the back of any modern book). Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (if your Mac has a built-in or external webcam). Open Book Tracker → tap + → Scan barcode (camera). Hold the barcode in the camera frame; the scan happens automatically. The book is added immediately if found in the online databases. Continuous scan: the camera scanner stays open after each successful scan, so you can scan a whole shelf of books in a row without tapping anything in between. Great for setting up the app from scratch. 📡 Bluetooth / hardware scanner Book Tracker also supports dedicated barcode scanners, the kind that connect over Bluetooth (or USB on Mac) and look like a pen or a small handheld device. Pair the scanner with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac through the system Bluetooth settings, as you would any other accessory. Open Book Tracker → tap + → Scan with barcode reader. Use the physical trigger on the scanner to scan each book. Why…

Question 34

Can I use Book Tracker offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Book Tracker is designed to work fully offline. You don’t need an internet connection to add books, edit details, track your reading, log progress, take notes, or save quotes. Everything you do with your existing library works without a connection. What works offline Adding books manually — title, author, format, all metadata. Editing any book detail. Managing Reading Statuses — set status, log pages, percentage, or time. Running the Reading Timer — including Live Activity on iPhone and iPad. Adding notes and quotes (including OCR via camera). Organizing your library — Tags, Series, Positions (Location/Bookcase/Shelf), Smart Lists. Viewing statistics — all charts and breakdowns based on data already in your library. Creating and accessing backups stored locally on the device. Using widgets that show data from your library. What needs internet Only the features that talk to external services require a connection: Online book search — adding a book by title or ISBN queries online databases. Cover image downloads — when a book is added, the cover is fetched online. iCloud sync — your changes are uploaded the next time the device is online. What happens when you come back online If iCloud sync is enabled, all the offline…

Question 35

Can I add a book that isn't found online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Book Tracker includes a full manual entry mode for books that don’t show up in online databases. Use it for: Rare editions, out-of-print books, or vintage hardbacks without a modern ISBN. Self-published books that haven’t been catalogued by Google Books or Open Library. Pre-ISBN books (anything published before 1970 may not be in online databases). Untraded or limited-edition prints. Foreign-language books not in the main databases. Personal documents, theses, manuscripts, family papers: anything you want to track as a “book”. How to add a book manually Open Book Tracker. Tap + → Manually insert. Enter the book’s details: Title (required). Authors — type a name and pick or create. Format — Paperback, Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook, and 11 more specialized formats (Manga, Graphic Novel, Box Set, Reference Book, Leather Bound, …). Publisher, Language, Release year — optional but useful. Page count — important if you want to track progress by pages. Description, ISBN-10 / ISBN-13, Categories, Series, Tags, Position, Notes — all optional. Save. The book is added to your library, indistinguishable from a book you added by scanning. You can edit any field later from the book detail page. Adding a cover for a manually entered book Manual entries…

Question 36

Can I organize books into series and set a custom order?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Book Tracker lets you group books into series and decide the exact reading order. This is perfect for sagas, trilogies, manga, or any collection where order matters. How to assign a book to a series You can add a book to a series in different ways: From the book list On iPhone/iPad: long press a book. On Mac: right-click a book. Select Assign Series. From a book’s detail page Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Select Assign > Series. From the edit page of a book Tap Edit. Scroll to the Series section. Tap + Add and choose an existing series, or create a new one. How to set a custom order in a series Once books belong to a series, you can arrange them in the right sequence: Open the Series page from your library. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Select Order series. Assign a number to each book (1, 2, 3…). Save — the books will now display in that order. 👉 This way, your library always reflects the correct order for reading sagas, book collections, or multi-volume works.

Question 37

Can I add shelves or locations in Book Tracker?

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Yes. Book Tracker lets you organize your physical library by assigning books to a Position. A Position is a structured system that contains three levels: Location → for the place where the library is (e.g., Home, Office, Vacation House). Bookcase → for a specific piece of furniture within that location. Shelf → for a shelf inside the bookcase. Why use Positions? Helps you locate a book in your real collection quickly. Perfect if you manage multiple spaces (home, office, storage).

Question 38

How can I mark a book as To Read, Reading, Read, or Abandoned?

Accepted Answer

Every book can have a Reading Status, so you always know whether it’s unread, in progress, read, or abandoned. You can set the status from the book detail page (using the buttons “Start Reading” or “Mark as Read”) or from the contextual menu with a long press. Reading Statuses also let you log progress in pages, percentage, or time. 👉 Full guide: How to track books and reading progress with Reading Statuses

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