LectorApp
Step 1: add the book
There are three ways to add a book, and each takes a few seconds:
- ISBN scanner: point at the barcode and confirm the pages.
- Search: type the title or the author and pick your edition.
- By hand: if it isn't listed, add the title, author, pages and a photo of the cover.
The detail of each method is in adding books to LectorApp.
Step 2: update your page whenever you read
When you stop reading, open the book and enter the page you're on. LectorApp works out how many pages you added and adds them to the day's total.
You can log offline: it syncs when you're back online.
Every entry feeds the rest of the app:
- Your streak: every day with reading logged adds one.
- Your daily goal: the bar fills with the pages you add.
- Your statistics: pages and books per day, week and month.
- Your monthly recap: what you read this month compared with the last.
Step 3: finish the book and rate it
When you reach the last page, mark the book as finished and score it with ten stars and by category. It moves to Finished reads with its cover and your rating.
More in rating books by category.
Tips to log without effort
- Log right when you stop reading, with the book still in your hand: that's when you remember the page.
- Set a small goal (for example 10 pages): what matters is not breaking the streak.
- Turn on a reminder for your reading time: this is how reminders work.
If you want to build the habit, read the guide to building a reading habit.
Why logging with LectorApp helps you read more
- Fast and frictionless: ISBN scanner, search or manual entry, and offline too. A reading log only works if you use it every day.
- Every page counts: it feeds your streak, your daily goal, your statistics and, very soon, Rankings, to compete with your friends every month.
- Free and ad-free: logging, streaks and statistics are not paid features.
Availability
- LectorApp is Android only and in closed testing on Google Play: you can request tester access.
- The iPhone version is in development.
- This feature is free and there are no ads.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to log my reading every day?
It isn't mandatory, but every day you log reading adds one to your streak, so doing it daily is worth it.
Can I log a book I had already started?
Yes. Add the book and enter the page you're on.
Can I log my reading offline?
Yes. You log offline and it syncs when you're back online.
Is there a limit on books?
No. The core features are free and there is no limit on books.