Welcome to ReadBuddy, a simple app designed to help you build a consistent reading habit.
Getting Started
Add your first book
- Tap the + button in the top right
- Search for a book or enter details manually
- Select a book to add it to your library
Your book will appear under Currently Reading.
Tracking Your Reading
Start reading
- Tap a book from Currently Reading
- Tap Start Reading
During a session
- Read as normal
- When finished, enter the page you reached
End a session
- Tap End Session
- Enter pages read
- Your progress and time will be saved automatically
Daily Goal & Streaks
Daily goal
- Tap the top card on the Home screen
- Enter the number of pages you want to read each day
Streaks
- Your Goal Streak increases when you meet your daily goal
- If you don’t read enough, your streak is at risk
- Milestones (3, 7, 14, 30 days) celebrate your progress
Viewing Your Books
Currently Reading
- Shows active books
- Tap any book to continue reading
Finished Books
- Books are marked as finished when you complete them
- They move to the Finished Books section automatically
Marking a book as finished
- Open a book
- Tap Mark as Finished
- You can undo this if needed
Stats & Insights
Tap the chart icon in the top right to view your stats.
Free version
- View Today’s reading stats
ReadBuddy Pro
- Weekly, monthly, yearly, and all-time stats
- Track your long-term reading progress
ReadBuddy Pro
Upgrade to ReadBuddy Pro to unlock:
- Unlimited books
- Full reading statistics
- Complete reading history
When you’ll see the upgrade
- When adding a third book
- When accessing locked stats
Restore Purchases
If you’ve already purchased ReadBuddy Pro:
- Open the paywall
- Tap Restore Purchases
Tips
- Start small — even a few pages a day builds momentum
- Use streaks to stay consistent
- Track multiple books to keep reading fresh
- Check stats to stay motivated
Support
If you need help or have feedback, please contact:
peters456@btinternet.com
Summary
ReadBuddy is built to be:
- Simple
- Focused
- Habit-driven
Track your reading, stay consistent, and enjoy the process.