Petal is a visual reading tracker and book journal for keeping a personal library and reading history. Readers can scan a book barcode, search by title, or import shelves from Goodreads, StoryGraph, Fable, or a screenshot. Progress can be logged by page or percentage across print books, ebooks, and audiobooks. The app includes reading goals, streaks, widgets, customizable bookshelves, reviews, borrowed-book reminders, and book-subscription tracking. Petal Plus adds extra visual themes, deeper statistics, expanded goals, and more bookkeeping tools. The current App Store description lists Petal Plus at £3.99 monthly or £29.99 yearly with a seven-day trial. Petal tracks books but does not provide ebook or audiobook content.
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Petal: Reading Tracker
A visual reading journal with book imports, reading goals, widgets, bookshelf customization, optional friends, and Petal Plus.
By MORGAN BELLE TREGELLASReleased 2026/09/12App Store rating 5.0 (3)Official store informationPublished 2026/11/04Checked 2026-11-04
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What it does
- Track books across print, ebook, and audiobook formats; update progress by page or percentage
- Add books by barcode, title search, Goodreads, StoryGraph, Fable, or a shelf screenshot
- Set reading goals and streaks, and use home-screen or lock-screen widgets
- Customize shelves, track borrowed books and book subscriptions, and review yearly statistics
- Unlock extra themes, deeper insights, and expanded goals with Petal Plus
A good fit for
- Readers who want a visual library, reading goals, and progress tracking across formats
- People migrating a book collection from Goodreads, StoryGraph, or Fable
Worth knowing
- Petal tracks reading but does not provide ebooks or audiobooks; the listing gives Petal Plus prices in GBP, so confirm localized pricing and trial terms before subscribing.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Petal: Reading Tracker used for?
A visual reading journal with book imports, reading goals, widgets, bookshelf customization, optional friends, and Petal Plus.
What can you do with Petal: Reading Tracker?
Track books across print, ebook, and audiobook formats; update progress by page or percentage Add books by barcode, title search, Goodreads, StoryGraph, Fable, or a shelf screenshot Set reading goals and streaks, and use home-screen or lock-screen widgets Customize shelves, track borrowed books and book subscriptions, and review yearly statistics
Who is Petal: Reading Tracker designed for?
Readers who want a visual library, reading goals, and progress tracking across formats People migrating a book collection from Goodreads, StoryGraph, or Fable
What should you know before downloading Petal: Reading Tracker?
Petal tracks reading but does not provide ebooks or audiobooks; the listing gives Petal Plus prices in GBP, so confirm localized pricing and trial terms before subscribing.
Does Petal: Reading Tracker include paid features?
The app is free to download; Garden, Linen, and Studio visual themes are listed as free. The current App Store description lists Petal Plus at £3.99 per month or £29.99 per year with a seven-day free trial. Confirm the localized purchase price and renewal terms in the App Store.
Which platforms support Petal: Reading Tracker?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-04.
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