Must Read 3
Track your reading with a timer and Live Activity. Read 56K+ classic eBooks and listen to 16K+ audiobooks. Create custom lists. On iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
- Reading Timer + Live Activity
- In-App EPUB Reader
- 56K+ eBooks & 16K+ Audiobooks
- Custom Lists
- Share Cards
- Apple Watch app
Free with up to 10 books. Premium from $4.99/mo.
Track every session.
Right from your Lock Screen.
Start a reading session with one tap. Your timer runs on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen as a Live Activity – so you always know how long you've been reading without opening the app.
- One-tap start from any book
- Live Activity on Dynamic Island + Lock Screen
- Pause and resume from Lock Screen
- Log pages read when you stop
- Reading session history and stats
- Automatic reading pace calculation
56K+ eBooks & 16K+ audiobooks.
Read right in the app.
Browse Project Gutenberg's entire catalog of public domain literature. Download and read EPUBs without leaving Must Read. Or listen to audiobooks with the built-in player.
- 56K+ classic eBooks & 16K+ audiobooks
- In-app EPUB reader with themes and fonts
- Light, dark, and sepia reading modes
- Audiobook player with sleep timer and speed control
- Reading position syncs across devices
- Import your own EPUB files
Show off what
you're reading.
Create share cards for Instagram Stories and social media. Each card pulls colours from the book cover for a unique design.
- 3 templates – Colorful, Minimal, Dark
- Story + Square formats
- Dynamic gradient from cover colors
- Add a personal note
- Instagram Stories + Messages + more
- "Must Read" watermark + App Store badge
Organize books
your way.
Create as many lists as you want. Rank your all-time favorites, build a "Summer 2026" reading list, or track books by genre.
- Unlimited custom lists
- Ranked or unranked – your choice
- Drag to reorder
- 150+ curated staff picks across 15 countries
- Add books from anywhere in the app
See your progress.
Stay motivated.
Charts, daily streaks, and annual goals. Track books read, pages turned, time spent, and reading pace.
- Reading pace graphs
- Monthly and yearly comparisons
- Daily reading streaks
- Annual reading goals with progress tracking
- Quarter-star ratings (3.75 is a real rating)
And so much more
Every detail, designed for readers.
The Must Read Card
Your membership in Apple Wallet. It updates itself as you read.
Timed session goals
15, 30, 60 minutes or your own. Reaching it never stops the timer.
Invite friends
Invite a friend and you both track 5 more books, at no cost.
Barcode scanner
Point, scan, added. Build your library in seconds.
Multi-source search
ISBNdb + Google Books + Open Library. If it exists, we'll find it.
Everything in sync
Your library, progress and stats stay in step across every device you own.
Goodreads import
Switch in seconds. Import your entire Goodreads library via CSV.
Share to Instagram
Book cards for Stories and posts.
iPad optimised
Multi-column layouts, keyboard shortcuts, hover effects.
24 countries
Curated lists and book stores for US, UK, DE, FR, ES, IT and more.
Universal links
Share any book with a link. Opens in the app or on the web.
Get this book
One tap to buy from Bookshop.org, Apple Books, or Amazon.
Report and correct
See wrong info? Submit a correction.
Privacy-First
No tracking. No ads. No selling your data.
Notes and reviews
Personal notes and quarter-star ratings for every book.
Why readers are switching
Other Apps
- Outdated design
- 5-star only ratings
- No reading timer
- No in-app reader
- Requires internet
- Single book database
- Start from scratch
- No sharing tools
- Privacy concerns
Must Read 3
- Native iOS 26, Liquid Glass
- Quarter-star precision
- Timer + Live Activity + Dynamic Island
- EPUB reader + audiobook player
- Syncs across iPhone, iPad and Watch
- 3 sources – finds almost everything
- Import from Goodreads in seconds
- Instagram share cards, universal links
- Privacy-first, no tracking, no ads
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. 7-day free trial on the yearly plan.
- Track up to 10 books
- Quarter-star ratings
- Barcode scanner
- Basic stats
- Goodreads import
- Sync across your devices
- Unlimited books
- Reading Timer + Live Activity
- Custom Lists
- Reading Streaks
- Advanced stats & graphs
- In-app EPUB reader
- Audiobook player
- 56K+ eBooks & 16K+ audiobooks
- Instagram share cards
- Everything in Premium
- Pay once, yours forever
- All future features included
- Family Sharing
- Support indie development
Best value for committed readers
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers – with a deeper guide behind each one.
What is the Must Read Card?
A membership card for your Must Read account that lives in Apple Wallet. It carries your name, the month you joined, your member number and the covers of what you have been reading, and it updates itself as you finish books. It is part of a free account, and there is nothing to activate.
Learn more: The Must Read Card
How do I track the books I read?
Add books by scanning the barcode or searching by title, author or ISBN, then move them through Want to Read, Reading, Completed or DNF. Must Read logs pages, dates and progress for every book.
Learn more: How to track books you have read
What is the easiest way to organise a TBR pile?
Keep every unread book on the Want to Read list, then use custom lists to group them by mood, series or priority.
Learn more: How to organise your TBR pile
Can I time my reading sessions?
Yes. Start the reading timer when you sit down to read and it tracks session length, pages and reading speed – with a Live Activity on your Lock Screen while you read.
Learn more: How to time your reading sessions
How do I build a daily reading habit?
Set reading reminders for the days you choose, keep your streak alive on the Reading Calendar, and watch your daily goal fill up. Reminders are free for all users.
Learn more: How to build a daily reading habit
Can I import my Goodreads library?
Yes. Export your Goodreads library as a CSV file and import it into Must Read – books, shelves, ratings, reviews and original reading dates all carry over.
Learn more: How to import your Goodreads library
Can I move my StoryGraph data?
Yes. Must Read imports the StoryGraph export file with reading dates, ratings and reviews, so your history stays intact.
Learn more: How to import your StoryGraph library
What reading stats does the app show?
Books and pages this year and all-time, hours read, average speed, streaks, a Reading Calendar with daily covers, and your Reading DNA – favourite time of day, busiest weekday, top genres and pace.
Learn more: Reading stats: what to track and why
Can I read classic books in the app?
Yes. Must Read includes 56,000+ public-domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg with a built-in reader. The free tier includes 1 classic eBook and 1 audiobook; Pro unlocks the full library.
Learn more: How to read classic books on your iPhone
Can I listen to audiobooks?
Must Read includes 16,000+ classic audiobooks from LibriVox with a built-in player. The free tier includes 1 audiobook; Pro unlocks the full collection.
Learn more: How to listen to classic audiobooks on iPhone
Can I read my own EPUB files?
Yes. Import EPUBs from Files, AirDrop or other apps – covers and metadata are extracted automatically and your reading progress is saved. No account needed.
Learn more: How to read your own EPUB files on iPhone
Can I catalog my bookshelves quickly?
Point the barcode scanner at the back of each book and it lands in your library in seconds – the fastest way to catalog a home library.
Learn more: How to catalog your library with a barcode scanner
Can I set a yearly reading goal?
Yes. Set a yearly goal and Must Read shows weekly progress, so you always know whether you are ahead or behind.
Learn more: How to set a yearly reading goal you will hit
How much does Must Read cost?
Free for up to 10 books, 1 custom list, timer on 1 book, 1 classic eBook and 1 audiobook. Pro is $4.99 a month, $29.99 a year with a 7-day free trial, or $79.99 once for lifetime. Family Sharing is supported.
Ready to start reading?
Must Read 3 is the last book tracker you'll ever need.
Available now · iOS 18+ · iPhone & iPad