Athos 1.2 Tidy your library. Discover what to read next.

The library
for the books
you own.

A native catalogue for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Scan books fast, sync through your private iCloud account, and use Siri, widgets, and Shortcuts.

Explore Athos 1.2 See how it works
CloudKit · synced

The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown · Doubleday · 2003
ISBN0385504209
Pages489
GenreMystery
FormatHardcover
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Apple platforms,
hand-built for each
Home Screen & Lock
Screen widgets
App Intents for Siri,
Spotlight & Shortcuts
Importers from
other libraries
Athos 1.2

A tidier shelf. A clearer picture.

Athos 1.2 brings category and publisher tidy-up tools, faster scanned-batch saving, clearer iCloud activity, and a refreshed Apple Watch experience.

Curated Categories

File new books using your existing categories. Combine overlapping categories, see why a match was chosen, and undo a tidy-up.

Publisher Tidy-Up

Bring variant names and imprints together, with recommendations explained by a directory of 209 publisher entries.

Faster scanned batches

Keep scanning while lookups run. Review results as covers arrive, retry failed searches, and save ready books together with Add All.

iCloud at a glance

See sync activity, pending changes, and issues in plain language. Review conflicting values and retry work that needs attention.

Read the detailed 1.2 notes →
Across your devices

One library. Every device you own.

Each app is built for its device and kept in sync through CloudKit's private database. Native UI, shared data, no web wrapper.

An entire library, in your pocket.

The iPhone app carries the full Athos workflow: capture, search, edit, queue, and log from one hand.

  • One-tap scannerOpen the camera from anywhere. A target frame confirms when the barcode locks.
  • Universal search across every fieldSearch title, author, series, ISBN, publisher, tags, notes, and journal entries from one field.
  • Multi-select batch operationsTag, move, mark as read, change ownership, or remove ; work through dozens of titles in a single sitting.
  • Saved smart filters in the sidebarPin views like "Unread fiction bought in 2026" or "Hardcovers on loan" and let them refresh.
  • Offline-first capture queueScan without signal. Athos queues the barcode and resolves details when you reconnect.
Athos on iPhone: Library with real book covers
Library with real book covers · iPhone

The catalogue, opened up.

iPad uses a three-column split view for navigation, collection list, and book detail, with keyboard, trackpad, Pencil, and Stage Manager support.

  • Three-column split-viewSidebar, collection list, and full detail visible at the same time. No bouncing between screens to compare two records.
  • Full keyboard supportSearch, add books, switch sections, edit records, and move through lists from the keyboard.
  • Slide Over & Stage ManagerCapture in a floating window while you research the next purchase in Safari. Drag a cover image straight from a webpage onto a record.
  • Trackpad & pointer-first detailHover affordances, pointer-precise list selection, and right-click context menus on every record. Drag covers in from Safari, drag selections out to other apps.
  • Inline review paneEdit metadata, notes, ownership, and tags without ever leaving the list view. Changes save in real-time and sync immediately.

For the librarian's desk.

The Mac app is for bulk import, metadata cleanup, compound filters, and exports to JSON or CSV.

  • Multi-pane workspaceSidebar, list, detail, and inspector ; four resizable panes with persistent column layouts and saved view presets per collection.
  • Menu bar & keyboard everywhereEvery action has a menu entry and a shortcut. Discoverable by browsing, scriptable from Shortcuts, callable from Siri and Spotlight.
  • Bulk import & exportDrag a CSV onto the window. Map columns visually. Preview every row before commit. Round-trip the entire library to JSON or CSV at any time.
  • Smart searches"Le Guin novels published after 2000." "Hardcovers I haven't started yet." Save any search, name it, pin it to the sidebar.
  • Command palette & menu shortcutsCmd-K opens a fuzzy palette over every action, navigation target, and library tool. Mac-native gestures throughout.

A bookmark on your wrist.

The Watch app keeps reading actions close: view the current book, log a session, or mark it finished.

  • Quick logTap once to log a finished session ; pages, time, or chapter ; straight to your reading history with a haptic confirmation.
  • Reading session timerStart a timer when you sit down. Athos rolls the duration into your pace stats automatically when you finish.
  • Glanceable detailPull up any book in your library to see cover, status, progress, and your most recent note in one tap.
  • Watch face complicationsReading streak on your watch face. Tap to jump straight into the current book. Available in every complication family.
  • Smart Stack widgetsReading goal ring, page count, and what's next in the queue rotate into the Smart Stack throughout the day.
Capture

From barcode to bookshelf, with less effort.

Athos checks eight metadata sources in parallel and keeps the best fields from each: cover, edition, description, subjects, and page count.

Athos on iPhone: Valley of Death book record
Valley of Death book record · iPhone

Scan the ISBN

Open Scan and point the camera at the book’s ISBN barcode. Captured barcodes enter the lookup queue.

Find the edition

Athos checks its metadata sources for the captured ISBN, bringing back available edition details and cover artwork.

Build the record

Title, contributors, publisher, identifiers, description, and categories come together in the book record.

Keep it in your library

Review the record, update your own details, and find the book again through Library search.

Library & tools

A library that helps you tend it.

Browse by author, publisher, series, or collection. Save filters, switch views, and use Library Tools for cleanup.

Reading Queue & Wishlist

Queue holds what you'll read next. Wishlist holds what you may buy later. Reorder, snooze, or promote with a swipe.

Series gap browser

See exactly which volume you're missing in any series. Athos shows the run as a strip and marks the holes.

Duplicate review

Surface near-matches by ISBN and fuzzy author/title. Merge with one tap, keeping the best metadata from each.

Lending tracker

Log who has what. Athos adds the return date as a Calendar reminder so you remember to follow up.

Custom collections

Group by theme, mood, project, or your own taxonomy. Nest collections, drag titles in, refine with smart-collection rules.

Saved smart filters

Compound queries pinned to the sidebar. Updates live as your library grows.

Bulk metadata refresh

Select a hundred books, re-resolve covers and descriptions in a single pass. Old imports look new.

Statistics

Your library, in detail.

Explore the books, pages, categories, publishers, authors, formats, languages, and series in your catalogue. These screens show the same real 456-book library.

Athos on iPhone: Catalogue statistics
Catalogue statistics · iPhone
Athos on iPhone: Category breakdown
Category breakdown · iPhone
Sync

Quietly in lockstep, everywhere.

Athos syncs through CloudKit's private database. Your library stays in your iCloud account, with offline edits merged when devices reconnect.

iPhone
iPad
Mac
Watch
Lives in your iCloud

Private CloudKit

Your library syncs through your private iCloud account, not an Athos server.

Conflict-aware merging

Offline edits merge field by field. Notes are preserved; ambiguous changes are surfaced.

Push-driven updates

Open Athos on another device and recent edits are usually already waiting.

Migration

Bring your shelf with you. Keep everything.

Twelve importers preserve ratings, notes, shelves, dates, identifiers, and ownership. Map fields, review duplicates, then commit.

12 sources

Goodreads

Shelf exports with ratings, reviews, read dates, and bookshelves.

CSV

StoryGraph

Reading journal exports with tags, owned state, read status, and notes.

CSV

LibraryThing

Collections, tags, reviews, publication metadata, identifiers.

TSV / CSV

Calibre

Structured catalogue metadata exported from your local Calibre database.

CSV

Libib

Collections with tags, categories, notes, and reading metadata.

CSV

Delicious Library

Classic shelves with identifiers, publication, and collection data.

XML

Book Tracker

Direct migration with contributors, shelves, reading dates, and source IDs.

CSV

Book Buddy

Personal library exports with ratings, notes, locations, and ownership.

CSV

Open Library

Reading-log JSON with authors, subjects, editions, and identifiers.

JSON

ISBN list

Bulk plain-text bootstrap ; paste a list and Athos resolves the rest.

Text

Generic CSV

For spreadsheet exports from niche trackers and manual catalogues.

CSV

Generic JSON

Structured arrays or object collections containing book records.

JSON
Widgets

Your shelf, at a glance.

Nine interactive widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy, backed by App Intents.

Current Book

What you're reading right now, with cover, progress, and a tap-to-open shortcut.

S · M

Quick Log

One tap to log a finished session ; interactive widget, never opens the app.

S

TBR & Queue

The next three books in your queue with a peek at the wishlist.

M

Library Snapshot

Total titles, recently added, and the size of your collection at a glance.

M · L

Reading Glances

Daily activity, current streak, and your most-read author this month.

M

Library Signals

Series gaps, duplicates, and overdue loans surfaced before you ask.

M

Reading Pace

Pages per day, projected finish date, and rolling 30-day cadence.

S · M

Daily Reading Goal

Today's target with a ring you can check in on from the Lock Screen.

Lock

Reading Stats

Year-to-date totals, genre split, and your reading composition.

L
Siri & Shortcuts

Reachable from anywhere on your device.

Ten App Intents expose Athos to Siri, Spotlight, the Action Button, and Shortcuts. Open books, log reading sessions, jump to an author or publisher, or mark a title finished.

Opena specific book in your library
Viewa category and its books
Viewan author and their bibliography
Viewa publisher and their catalogue
Continuereading where you left off
Showwhat you're currently reading
Showyour most recent reading activity
Marka book as finished
Loga ten-minute reading session
Logpages read for the current book
Example shortcut · "Finish a book"
01Mark the current book as finished
02Show recent reading activity for confirmation
03Continue reading the next title in your queue
04Post a celebratory message to a Shortcuts notification
Privacy

Private by design.

No analytics, advertising SDKs, or Athos servers. Your library lives in your iCloud account, and Athos has no backend that can read it.

Nothing tracks you

No analytics, ads, or hidden trackers.

Direct catalogue lookups

Searches send ISBNs or relevant title, author, publisher, and series terms directly to catalogue services. Cover requests go to artwork hosts.

Locked away

Sensitive data stays under the device and iCloud protections you already use.

Lives in iCloud

Sync uses your private iCloud account, not Athos infrastructure.

No account required

Open the app and start scanning. No email, password, or profile.

Nothing hidden

App Store privacy details list what Athos can access.

Read the full privacy policy →
Specifications

The fine print.

iPhone & iPad
iOS / iPadOS 27+
Mac
macOS 27+
Apple Watch
watchOS 27+
Sync
iCloud · automatic
Your data
Lives on your devices
Account
No Athos account required
Language
Translated · region-aware formatting
Pricing
Free to 49 books · Unlimited options
Languages
Aa

Read in your language. Format for your region.

Athos includes translations across supported languages. Dates, numbers, and currencies follow your device’s regional settings. Version 1.2 updates these translations.

  • English
  • Te reo Māori
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • 日本語
  • 中文
  • Other supported languages
Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

Short answers, with more detail in the FAQ. Open the FAQ →

Is there a subscription?

Athos is free for libraries of up to 49 books. Adding the 50th book requires Athos Unlimited, with a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Existing books remain readable without a purchase. Prices are shown in the app for your App Store region.

Does Athos support Family Sharing?

Purchase sharing depends on the product’s Family Sharing availability in the App Store. Each person keeps a separate library in their own iCloud account.

Where does my library actually live?

On your devices, mirrored to your private CloudKit container if sync is on. Athos has no backend for your library.

Can I leave Athos and take my data?

Yes. Export to CSV or JSON at any time.

Does Athos collect any analytics?

No analytics or tracking. Feedback comes by email, not usage data. See the privacy policy.

Does the scanner work offline?

Captured offline, queued, and resolved when you reconnect.

Does Athos work without iCloud?

Yes ; CloudKit sync is opt-in. Run Athos as a single-device library and your data stays entirely on that device.

How long does sync take?

Sync timing depends on connection, iCloud availability, and library size. The sync status screen shows activity, pending changes, and issues.

How do imports handle duplicates?

ISBN check first, then fuzzy match by title and author. You preview every match and decide per-row before anything is written.

Which languages does Athos support?

Athos includes translations across supported languages. Dates, numbers, and currencies follow your device’s regional settings. Version 1.2 updates these translations.

Is there a Windows or Android version?

No. Athos is built for Apple platforms.

What's the relationship with Apple Books?

None ; Athos is a catalogue for the books you own, regardless of format. Apple Books is one of eight metadata sources for cover art.

Athos for Apple devices

Start a shelf that stays with you.

iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Free for up to 49 books, with monthly or lifetime Athos Unlimited options for larger libraries. No Athos account required.

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