Meet Penny
Your personal reading companion
Track your books, time your sessions, and build a lasting reading habit — all in a beautiful, private app designed for readers who care.
Everything you need to read more
Powerful features wrapped in a simple, delightful experience.
Build Your Library
Search by title, ISBN, or scan a barcode. Organize with shelves for Currently Reading, Want to Read, and Finished.
Reading Timer
Start a focused session with one tap. Track time and pages read, then watch your daily streak grow.
Notes & Annotations
Jot down thoughts, favorite quotes, and page-level notes. Your reading journal, always at hand.
Ambient Soundscapes
Rain, fireplace, coffee shop, and more. Set the mood and lose yourself in the pages.
Stats & Streaks
Beautiful charts for pages read, time spent, and books finished. Stay motivated with reading streaks.
iCloud Sync
Your library syncs automatically across your devices through iCloud. No account needed.
Import Your Library
Switching from Goodreads or StoryGraph? Import your entire library in seconds. No book left behind.
Dark & Light Theme
Read late at night? Penny looks gorgeous in dark mode too. Switch themes or follow your system.
Reading Goals
Set daily page goals or yearly book targets. Penny celebrates with you when you hit them.
Why readers love Penny
Built with care for people who actually read.
No Ads, Ever
Your reading data is yours alone. No trackers, no analytics, no ads. Just you and your books.
Works Offline
Everything works without internet. Perfect for reading at the beach, on a plane, or in your favourite café.
Half-Star Ratings
Because some books are a 3.5, not a 3 or a 4. Rate with the precision your opinions deserve.
Home Screen Widgets
See your current book, streak, and reading goal right on your home screen. Small and medium sizes.
Simple, honest pricing
Most features are completely free. Upgrade when you want more.
Free
$0
forever
- Up to 40 books
- Reading timer & sessions
- 3 notes per book
- 2 glossary entries per book
- 2 characters per book
- 4 ambient sounds
- Full stats & charts
- Barcode scanner
- iCloud backup & sync
Yearly
$19.99/yr
just $1.67/month
- Unlimited books
- Unlimited notes & glossary
- Unlimited characters
- All 19 ambient sounds
- Custom shelves
- Book activity chart
- Live Activity on Lock Screen
- Daily reading reminders
- Export library as CSV
Monthly
$2.99/mo
cancel anytime
- All Premium features
- Same as yearly plan
- Flexible monthly billing
Lifetime
$39.99
one-time purchase
- All Premium features, forever
- No recurring charges
- All future updates included
Ready to read more?
Join thousands of readers who’ve made Penny their daily reading companion.