The calm book tracker for every book you've read.
BookStack is a book tracker app and reading journal for iPhone. Log the books you've read, rate them, keep notes, build a reading streak and watch your personal bookshelf grow.
- 4.9 ★ on the App Store
- Free to use
- No clutter
- Optional Pro features
Reading streak
Read today to keep it going
Rate & remember every book
What is BookStack?
A personal reading tracker for people who want a simple way to remember every book they've read. A book tracker and a lightweight reading journal — without the clutter.
Inside the app
Designed for the way you read.
Your reading, at a glance
Filter by Read, TBR, Wishlist or DNF, rate every book and jump back into what you are currently reading with one tap.
Key features
Everything a reader needs. Nothing they don't.
A simple book tracker and personal reading journal in one calm app.
Track books you've read
Track books you've read and books you're currently reading. Organise them into Read, TBR and Wishlist — or mark them as Did Not Finish (DNF) when needed.
Reading streaks
Read a little every day and keep your streak alive.
Search by title or author
Add books fast — just start typing.
Notes, ratings & stamps
Capture thoughts and collect reading stamps so you remember why a book mattered.
ISBN scanner
Scan a barcode to add books instantly.
Why BookStack
A book tracker that stays out of your way.
Many reading apps are social networks first. BookStack is a simple book tracker and reading journal: track books you've read, books you're reading now and your TBR — and see your reading life grow. Looking for something calmer than Goodreads? Read our guide to the best Goodreads alternatives.
A private reading log
No feed, no followers, no pressure to post reviews. Your book tracker is about your reading, not everyone else’s.
Made for iPhone
Add a book in seconds by title or author, pick up where you left off and log reading sessions from your pocket.
Motivation that lasts
Streaks, a 12-week heatmap, a yearly bookshelf and a reading timeline turn every finished book into visible progress.
Reading guides
From the BookStack blog
A book tracker app is a digital reading log. It keeps a list of the books you have read, are reading now and want to read next, together with your ratings, notes, dates and reading stats — so you never forget a book again.
Yes. BookStack is free to use, with optional premium features.
BookStack is a book tracker app for iPhone, available to download from the App Store.
If you want a private, calm book tracker without a social feed, yes. BookStack focuses on your own reading: your library, streaks, stats and timeline. If public reviews and following friends matter most to you, a social platform may suit you better.
Yes. You can add notes, ratings, and tags to build your personal reading journal.
Yes. You can mark books as currently reading and add start dates.
Yes. The Timeline shows your reading journey over time.
Yes. The ISBN scanner is part of BookStack Pro. On the free plan you can add any book by searching its title or author.
A spreadsheet works, but you have to type every detail yourself. A book tracker app finds the book for you, keeps covers, ratings and notes together and turns your reading into streaks, stats and a yearly bookshelf automatically.
You can access Privacy Policy, Terms, Support, and Terms of Use (EULA) from the links at the bottom of this page.
Start your stack today.
Free to download. Optional Pro features whenever you want more.