ReadingStreakBuddy Version 1.0.2 Released
-Fixed bug where changing reading goal type may not correctly save
-Fixed bug where changing amount of daily books finished in settings may not correctly reflect in monthly books read
-Resetting amounts read in settings now no longer resets the reading goal
-Fixed UI issue with small reading goal widget
-Added support for Dutch, Portuguese, and Italian
ReadingStreakBuddy Version 1.0.1 Released
Some improvements have been made to the UI for the iPad, both in full screen and in split view.
Widgets have had some UI fixes. Additionally, you can now mark directly from the widget what type of book you read. iPad users also now have a new extra large widget.
Shortcut support is added for marking the type of book you read.
Localizations have been added for Spanish, French, and German.
Some under the hood bug fixes so setting changes are correctly applied.
BookDragon Version 3.5.3 Released
Some bugs have been squashed for the new year:
--Fixed where adding a new book could cause a crash
--Fixed where dates possibly could incorrectly show the wrong calendar year
--Fixed a stats issue where reading stats didn't automatically reset in a new calendar year
BookDragon 3.5.2 Released
We fixed a bug where taking a cover photo caused a crash. Adding books now also checks by ISBN if a book is already in your library and prevents adding duplicate ISBN numbers.
Version 3.5 Released
We've added the following features and hunted down more pesky bugs:
--Books in your library are now searchable directly in Spotlight
--Books being read for the first time can now be changed as either new or re-reads while you're reading
--Fixed a bug where the app could possibly crash when opening a book currently being read from your library
--A few UI updates for your books in progress, home screen widgets in dark mode, and lock screen widgets
New for iOS and iPadOS 18 users:
--New dark mode and tinted app icon
--Home screen widgets have been updated to support tint
--New larger reading streak widget, including a button directly in the widget to update your reading streak
--New control center buttons
--Fixed an iOS 18 bug where books could disappear in the background when updating the reading progress or viewing book details
Version 3.4 Released
We have a new look and feel in iPadOS 18! Easily navigate with a new tab bar at the top of the screen, as well as change the order of your tabs. When using your iPad in landscape, we have a new sidebar, with the option to hide your finished books view. Search has also been moved to always be accessible no matter which tab you're in.
We've also added the following features and updates:
--Additional chart that shows the number of pages you've read every month
--Your reading streak is now fully editable in Settings
--A few UI updates for searching books, as well as for paid users selecting monthly stats and changing the year displayed
--Some under the hood performance enhancements to make using the app even better!
Version 3.3 Released
--Fixed a bug where pressing the reset reading goal option didn't remove the saved goals
For subscribers, we've updated the UI for choosing monthly and yearly statistics. Now viewing your stats is easier to select with new popup sheet selection options. We've also done some under the hood performance enhancements so viewing your monthly stats should be smoother when scrolling.
Version 3.2 Released
Keeping track of your reading stats is important and we've added some new features to help:
--Added option to export all of your reading stats, or just the reading stat from each book
--Added option to reset all of your book stats to just the books currently in your library
--New UI for your reading history in each book to show every type read and whether it was borrowed or owned
--Edit your books reading history or delete reading occurences
--Added option to delete all the reading history for each book
Version 3.1 Released
Book and reading charts have been redesigned with a new look! No matter the size of your device, they've been updated to look better than ever.
Is something not correct about a book you just finished? A new menu option has been added by long pressing a book in the finished tab allowing you to change that copies last finished details.
A UI issue has been fixed with updating the reading progress now no longer causes the screen to flicker.
-Fixed the camera scanning the barcode of a book too fast
-Fixed a bug where the app may crash in the stats tab if no reading goals are set.
-Fixed a bug where updating the reading progress may crash if no pages or audio time is entered for a book.
Version 3.0 Released
It's version 3.0 with new designs and new features!
Your books currently in progress has a fresh new look with a chart showing the percentage read as well as pages remaining or audio time left. Updating your progress is even easier by just holding down the book and clicking the Update Progress menu option. We've also updated the look for your reading streak with a new chart showing your current and longest streaks.
Finished books has been updated with a new look showing the last team each book was read and what the type was.
The statistics section has been updated with new charts showing your reading goal progress and your reading streaks. For subscribers, we've also updated the design in the monthly statistic section for each book read in the selected month.
Adding or changing authors is now easier with a new menu option. Either select authors already in your library or type in the authors name. Multiple authors are now enabled for all books.
Have a large book library? We now have a search option at the top of your book library to easily find the exact book you're looking for! Easily type in the title and select any of the books found.
How average books read is calculated is updated so this is now more accurate. Also we've been working on under the hood performance enhancements so using the app is more reliable.
We also squashed a few pesky bugs:
-Fixed a crash when the app isn't already running in the background and the Add Book widget or shortcut is pressed.
-Fixed a crash when searching for a book and only either ISBN 10 or ISBN 13 is found, not both.
-Fixed a crash when a title is found searching for a book but no authors.
-Fixed a bug displaying blank spaces for ISBN numbers in the book description
Version 2.6 Released
We've added the following features and fixed some issues:
-Adding books is easier as you now have a popup to either try scanning your barcode or entering manually.
-Redesigned the reading progress screen for each of your books. Manually saving is no longer needed as the progress is automatically stored. The UI has also been updated in this section and looks great!
-Moved the author search to the filter menu to easily search in your library for a specific author or remove your author filter. Filtering by authors also shows in the top menu bar which author you've selected.
-Fixed so you can't accidentally mark a book as being read if it's still TBR or DNF.
-New widgets for your reading streak! We've added new home screen and lock screen widgets for viewing your current and longest reading streak, as well as a new widget button for marking you've read today. We also have new lock screen widgets for adding books and viewing your stats.
-For subscribers, the detailed monthly books read stats are now editable so you can remove any dates for finished books.
-Some under the hood performance enhancements.
Version 2.5.1 Released
Just some under the hood performance improvements as well as fixes the following pesky bugs:
--Fixed the camera sometimes incorrectly being upside down when scanning the ISBN or taking a book picture
--When adding a new book, fixed some details incorrectly getting cleared when taking a book picture
Version 2.5 Released
New to BookDragon are Widgets! Add widgets to either your home or lock screen to show your monthly and yearly reading amounts, as well as the current progress of your reading goals.
Adding, editing, or removing your reading goals is now easier. Just type in a number for your goal or use the counter to adjust the goal amount. Goals can also now easily be removed.
There's an additional reading preference. Maybe you didn't like but also didn't hate the book, or just aren't sure. A new preference has been added for this.
Adding books now stores the date a book is added to your library. This date is also editable.
For subscribers, monthly reading stats now show more info about every book you read including type, owned or borrowed, and pages read or audio listened to.
We've also made some under the hood performance enhancements, a few UI enhancements, and fixed a bunch of pesky bugs:
--Fixed year selector for subscribers showing incorrect years
--Fixed editing a date finished not correctly being reflected in stats
--Fixed books in progress having the pages read correctly being added to monthly and yearly reading stats
--Fixed filter for showing only books finished in the prior month
Version 2.4 Released
Loan a copy to someone? Keep track of who you loaned a book to, when you loaned it out, and when it was returned. If someone hasn't returned a loan yet, send them a message reminding them.
We've additionally made some under the hood performance improvements and fixed some pesky bugs.
Version 2.3.2 Released
Adding books and viewing stats is even easier! Now on your devices home screen, long press the app icon to bring up shortcut options. Easily add new books, view your stats, or just mark you read today. New menu options have also been added when you press and hold a book.
We've also made some under the hood performance changes and bug fixes to make sure BookDragon works great with the new iOS 17!
Version 2.3.1 Released
We've made some under the hood fixes to make the app more stable and reliable, as well as a few UI updates. A crash was also fixed when an internet connection isn't detected during a subscription purchase.
Version 2.3 Released
We’ve been hard at work making BookDragon easier to use and better than ever! New is adding and removing books from a wishlist. Want to send your wishlist to friends or family? No problem! In settings, go to transfer books and either message or email your wishlist.
Sometimes it’s easy to forget if you have any sort or filter options selected. Now in your library and finished list, you can easily see what views you have selected. We’ve also added an author filter option for your book library if there’s a particular author you’re looking for.
Marking if you like, love, or dislike a book is easier now by simply long pressing on the book in your library. You can also just long press a book to change the type you’re reading or mark you’ve finished it.
Searching for a book by ISBN or scanning the barcode now tries to retreive more detailed info. In addition to a summary description, the publisher, year published, and both ISBN 10 and ISBN 13 numbers are stored. Clicking on a book cover also now shows a full screen image.
We’ve also made some UI enhancements throughout the app and improved the book filter menus. Bugs seem to always crop up and we’ve squashed a few more.
Version 2.2 Released
Scanning the barcode of your books is even easier and faster now! Just point your devices camera at the barcode and BookDragon automatically starts searching as soon as an ISBN number is found.
We’ve added a new book description section for each book entry. When you search by the ISBN, BookDragon now searches and, if available, provides the description, along with the publisher and year published.
Some UI issues have also been cleaned up and pesky bugs squashed.
Version 2.1 Released
BookDragon is now easier to use with adding books! Using a different reading or book tracking app? Export from them as a .CSV file to import into BookDragon without having to re-add each book individually:
--Import a .CSV file to your existing library at any time.
--Option to import all your books as either new-reads or re-reads.
--Export your current BookDragon library as a .CSV file.
We've also squashed a couple more pesky UI bugs to make BookDragon better than ever!