Question 1

What is Readloops?

Accepted Answer

Readloops is a reading log app built specifically for families — parents, grandparents and caregivers tracking their own children's reading at home. It is not a classroom tool or library system. It helps families build better reading routines by tracking books read, monitoring progress, and setting up reward goals to motivate young readers.

Question 2

How does the referral program work?

Accepted Answer

Invite friends to Readloops and earn a free month of Pro for every friend who signs up and subscribes. There is no limit — stack as many free months as you like. Your free months are tracked in your Account Settings, and you'll see your available credits and a share link there. Whether you invite one friend or twenty, every successful referral adds another free month to your account.

Question 3

Is Readloops for schools, libraries, or families?

Accepted Answer

Readloops is built for families, not institutions. Schools and libraries typically need classroom management, assignments, and admin dashboards — Readloops focuses on the at-home reading routine: a parent or grandparent quickly logging the book they just read with their child. If you want a reading log for your own kids (or grandkids), this is for you.

Question 4

Can grandparents use Readloops to log books they read to their grandkids?

Accepted Answer

Yes — this is one of the most loved use cases. Every family gets 1 free caregiver invite, so you can bring a grandparent, co-parent, or babysitter on board without paying. When grandma reads "Goodnight Moon" with the grandkids on Sunday, she can log it from her phone and it shows up on the family's reading history the same way the parents' logs do. Pro unlocks unlimited caregiver invites if you want to bring the whole crew.

Question 5

Is Readloops a good alternative to printable reading logs?

Accepted Answer

For most families, yes. Printable reading logs work, but they get lost, forgotten in backpacks, and have to be retyped if a teacher asks for proof. Readloops gives you a permanent, searchable history of every book your child has read, a quick re-log button for the books they read over and over, and a Pro export option if you ever need a PDF or CSV to share. There is also a free printable available on the site if you prefer paper.

Question 6

Does Readloops work for homeschool families?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Homeschool families are a family, not a classroom, so Readloops fits naturally. You can log every book a child reads or you read together, track progress across siblings with separate child profiles (Pro), and export a clean PDF or CSV at the end of a term if you keep portfolios or need a record for your state.

Question 7

Do I need to be tech-savvy to use it?

Accepted Answer

No. Logging a book takes 1–2 taps. You can add a book by snapping a photo of the cover, scanning the barcode, or searching by title. There is nothing to install — Readloops runs in any web browser on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Question 8

How do I track my child's reading?

Accepted Answer

Tracking is simple! First, create a child profile. Then, add books to their library by searching our database or scanning barcodes. Each time a book is read, tap "Log Read" to record it. You can specify whether the child read independently, a parent read to them, or you read together.

Question 9

Is Readloops free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Readloops offers a free plan that includes 1 child profile, unlimited book logging, basic reading stats, 1 active reward goal, and 1 caregiver invite (so a grandparent or co-parent can join in). For families who want more, our Pro plan ($2.99/month or $29/year) includes unlimited child profiles, unlimited rewards, unlimited caregiver invites, CSV & PDF exports, and teacher share links.

Question 10

Can multiple caregivers use one account?

Accepted Answer

Each person gets their own account — that way every read is credited to the grown-up who actually did the reading. The free plan includes 1 caregiver invite, which is enough for most families to bring in a grandparent or co-parent. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited caregiver invites if you want babysitters, the other set of grandparents, or extended family on board too.

Question 11

How do reading rewards work?

Accepted Answer

Rewards are points-based. You set a custom reward like "Ice cream after 50 points" or "Trip to the library after 100 points", and every read earns points based on the book's point value. As your child logs reads, they'll see their progress toward the next reward. Rewards can repeat, so after earning a 50-point reward, they start working toward it again at 100 points, 150 points, and so on.

Question 12

How does the points system work?

Accepted Answer

Every book in your library has a point value (1–100) that determines how much each read counts toward rewards. By default, books are worth 1 point, but you can raise the value for longer or harder books — for example, give a chapter book 5 points and a picture book 1. This way a child reading a 200-page novel gets credit that matches the effort, and rewards reflect real reading rather than just book counts.

Question 13

What is the difficulty setting on a book?

Accepted Answer

Each book can be tagged as Easy, Medium, or Hard. Difficulty is an optional label that helps you organize the library and quickly see the mix of what your child is reading. It pairs naturally with points — harder books typically get more points — but you can set points and difficulty independently to fit how your family reads.

Question 14

How do I change a book's points or difficulty?

Accepted Answer

Open the book from your Library and use the points editor to pick a preset value or enter a custom number from 1 to 100. You can also set Easy, Medium, or Hard at the same time. Changes apply to all future reads of that book and update the totals shown on rewards.

Question 15

Can I share my child's reading history with their teacher?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pro users can generate a read-only share link that lets teachers or librarians view your child's reading history without needing an account. This is perfect for school reading logs or library programs. You can deactivate the link at any time.

Question 16

How do I add books to my library?

Accepted Answer

The fastest way is to snap a photo of the book cover—our AI instantly recognizes the title and author. You can also scan the ISBN barcode, search by title or author, or add books directly while logging a read using the "New Book" tab in the Log Read modal.

Question 17

How does the AI book cover scanner work?

Accepted Answer

Our AI-powered cover scanner uses advanced image recognition to identify books from photos. Simply tap "Scan Cover" and point your camera at any book cover. The AI reads the title and author from the image and finds the book in our database. It works with most children's books, chapter books, and picture books—no barcode needed!

Question 18

What if the cover scanner doesn't recognize my book?

Accepted Answer

While our AI works with most books, some covers (especially very minimal designs or library-covered books) may be harder to recognize. If scanning doesn't work, you can search by title or author, scan the ISBN barcode on the back, or manually enter the book details.

Question 19

Do I need internet for the cover scanner?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the cover scanner requires an internet connection because the AI processing happens in the cloud. However, once books are added to your library, you can view them offline—you just need internet to log new reads.

Question 20

Is my child's data safe?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We take privacy seriously, especially when it comes to children's data. All child profile information is provided and managed by parent accounts only. We never sell or share your data with third parties. You have full control over your data and can delete it at any time.

Question 21

Can I export my reading history?

Accepted Answer

Pro users can export reading history as CSV or PDF files. This is useful for school reading logs, personal records, or sharing with teachers who prefer printed reports. The export includes book titles, authors, read dates, and read types.

Question 22

What devices can I use Readloops on?

Accepted Answer

Readloops works on any device with a modern web browser — phones, tablets, and computers. There's no app to download; just visit the website and log in. Your data syncs automatically across all your devices.

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