MyBookShelf: Reading Log
MyBookShelf is a private reading catalog for scanning, organizing and tracking books, notes, ratings and reading progress.
Reading Log XL records reading time, pages, goals and streaks, organizes a three-shelf book list, and exports school-friendly reading reports.
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Reading Log XL records reading time, pages, goals and streaks, organizes a three-shelf book list, and exports school-friendly reading reports.
Log reading minutes and pages manually or use a timer for each session. Organize books into Reading Now, Finished, and Want to Read shelves. Set daily reading goals and review streaks plus weekly and monthly totals. Create a one-page PDF report for a selected period to share with a teacher or parent.
Students and families who need a clear record of reading time, pages, and book progress. Readers who prefer a private, offline log without accounts, social feeds, or subscriptions.
Requires iOS 17 or later and is listed for iPhone. The free tier shows up to three books at a time and the most recent 30 days of statistics; unlimited books, full history, and PDF reports require a one-time purchase. The developer describes the unlock as a one-time purchase with no subscription. Current US price was not exposed in the official listing retrieved for this review; check Apple’s purchase sheet.
Free to download. Free forever: logging and the timer, up to 3 books at a time, and 30 days of statistics. The listing also describes a 14-day initial period with all features open for new users. One purchase unlocks full reading history, unlimited books, and PDF reports permanently, with no subscription. Current US price was not exposed in the retrieved listing; check Apple’s purchase sheet.
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-10.
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Reading Log XL is a private reading diary for students and families who want a simple record of daily reading. Tap to log minutes and pages, or use the built-in timer for a session. Organize books on Reading Now, Finished, and Want to Read shelves, then track daily goals, streaks, and weekly or monthly totals. A one-page PDF report can summarize reading activity for a chosen period for a teacher or parent. The free tier keeps all logged data and supports three books at a time with 30 days of statistics; the developer offers a one-time unlock for full history, unlimited books, and PDF reports, with no subscription. The app requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone. The listing says records remain on the device and that no account, cloud sync, ads, or analytics are used. Current local pricing appears in the purchase sheet.
