Why Book Tracker is a privacy-first app

Unlike many popular book-tracking apps, Book Tracker was designed with privacy as a core principle.

There are no hidden data collection practices, no ads, and no accounts to create. Your library belongs only to you.

No accounts, no tracking

  • Book Tracker does not require you to register or log in.
  • All your data stays private on your device and, if enabled, in your personal iCloud account.
  • The app does not send usage statistics, analytics, or personal information to third parties.

No ads or subscriptions

  • Book Tracker has no advertising and does not sell your data.
  • The app is a one-time purchase per platform (iOS/iPadOS and macOS sold separately).
  • Since launch in 2019, users who purchased the app once have received all updates for free, with no subscription fees or upgrade charges.

Data stored securely

  • Your entire library (books, reading statuses, notes, quotes, statistics) is stored locally on your device.
  • If you enable iCloud, sync happens entirely through Apple’s secure servers under your Apple ID. Book Tracker never has access to this data.

Why this matters

Many alternative apps use free-to-download models with hidden costs:

  • They collect user data for analytics or advertising.
  • They require subscriptions to unlock basic features.
  • They may show ads or promote external content.

Book Tracker is different:

  • No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking.
  • Lifetime updates are included with your purchase.
  • Privacy-first design means your reading life stays yours.

Best practices

  • Use iCloud sync if you want your library on multiple devices: your data remains tied only to your Apple ID.
  • Make regular backups to keep your collection safe (see How to back up your Book Tracker library).

✅ With Book Tracker, you can focus on your books knowing your data is secure, private, and free from ads or subscriptions.