How Book Tracker integrates with iOS and macOS features

Book Tracker isn’t just a standalone app. It takes full advantage of the latest features in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to give you a seamless and modern reading companion.

From Shortcuts to Widgets and Live Activities, these integrations make managing your library faster, smarter, and more personalized.

Shortcuts and Siri

  • Every in-app action is available in Shortcuts → log progress, start timers, add notes or quotes, edit book details, and more.
  • Build custom automations to fit your reading habits (e.g., a “Start Reading” Shortcut that opens the timer, plays music, and enables Focus mode).
  • Trigger Shortcuts with Siri voice commands for hands-free control.👉 Learn more: How to use Book Tracker with Shortcuts and Siri.

Widgets

  • Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  • Add widgets for:
    • Current reading progress.
    • Favorite quotes.
    • Yearly Reading Challenge.
    • Reading statistics.
  • Widgets are interactive: you can pause or resume the reading timer directly from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Center.👉 Learn more: How to customize your app with Widgets.

Live Activity

  • When you start the reading timer, a Live Activity appears on your Lock Screen.
  • On devices with Dynamic Island, you can pause/resume or expand the timer without opening the app.
  • Keeps you focused by making your reading session visible at all times.👉 Learn more: How to use Live Activity with the Reading Timer.

iCloud Sync

Best practices

  • Add Book Tracker widgets to keep motivation high and stats visible.
  • Use Live Activity + Dynamic Island to manage your reading timer hands-free.
  • Explore the Shortcuts app to unlock powerful automations tailored to your routines.
  • Keep iCloud enabled to sync seamlessly across all your devices.

✅ By embracing iOS and macOS features, Book Tracker goes beyond simple book cataloging — it becomes a fully integrated reading companion that fits naturally into your Apple ecosystem.