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
- Your library syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac using iCloud.
- No extra account required — your books stay private in your Apple ID.👉 Learn more: How to sync Book Tracker across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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.