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Reading Tracker App for Students: Track Study Books and Build Reading Habits
A reading tracker app for students does more than count pages. It helps you manage assigned reading alongside books you read for yourself, stay on top of deadlines, and build the kind of consistent reading habit that makes academic reading feel less like a burden. Leaf is a free reading tracker app for students on iOS and Android, with no account required.
Free for students
Track textbooks, set finish-by dates, and build a reading habit that survives the semester.
Track assigned reading and pleasure reading side by side
Students typically read two types of books: required texts for courses and books they choose for themselves. Leaf handles both in the same library without any separation. Add your course reading alongside your personal books, set deadlines for required texts, and keep a daily reading target for everything else. Your library shows all of it at a glance. No separate app, no juggling between lists.
Set finish-by dates for textbooks and required reading
The deadline reading mode in Leaf is particularly useful for academic reading. Add a textbook, set the date your class expects you to have finished it, and Leaf calculates how many pages you need to read each day. If you fall behind over a long weekend, Leaf recalculates on the next session. If you read ahead before an exam, your daily target drops. The arithmetic is automatic. You just need to read.
Build a daily reading habit during term time
The hardest part of academic reading isn't the difficulty of the material. It's sitting down consistently. Leaf's streak mechanics apply just as well to required reading as to novels. A reading streak during term time keeps you moving through dense texts at a pace that doesn't require marathon sessions before exams. Ten pages a day through a 400-page textbook takes forty days, manageable if consistent.
Keep a record for book reports and references
Leaf keeps a permanent log of every book you've read, with start and finish dates. For students, this is useful beyond tracking: when a course asks you to reference what you've read, or when you're writing a literature review, your Leaf library is a searchable record of everything you've worked through. Your library is always searchable, so finding a specific book or author takes seconds.
No account, no ads, works offline
Most students don't want another app that requires a sign-up, charges a subscription, or shows ads between sessions. Leaf requires no account to use, has no ads, and works completely offline. Your reading data is on your device. On campus, in the library, on a train without signal: Leaf works the same everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Leaf to track textbooks and study reading?
Yes. Leaf works for any type of book, including textbooks, assigned readings, and course materials. Set a finish-by date for required texts and Leaf calculates your daily page target.
Can I set a finish-by date for required reading?
Yes. Leaf's deadline mode lets you set any finish date for a book. It then calculates the daily pages you need to read based on the remaining pages and days. If you fall behind, it recalculates automatically.
Is Leaf free for students?
Yes. The full app is free: all tracking, streaks, goals, and stats. No student discount needed because it's free for everyone. Leaf Pro adds cloud sync across devices, but it is not required.
Can I track both assigned books and books I read for fun?
Yes. All books are in the same library. You can add assigned reading with deadline goals and personal books with flexible page goals, and manage both from the same screen.
Does Leaf work offline in the library or dorm?
Yes. All data is stored on your device. Leaf requires no internet connection to log reading, track progress, or view your stats.