Getting started
How to set up Slovo, and answers to common questions
A quick start guide plus straight answers, all based on the app's own listing.
The setup steps and answers below follow the app's own onboarding and listing, checked on 2026-09-23. It's free to start; a Premium subscription exists but the listing names no price.
Step 1 — Install
Install Slovo from the App Store; it needs an iPhone on iOS 17.6 or newer. It’s free to start.
Step 2 — Add your first books
Add books to your to-read list, or mark what you’re currently reading, to build your shelf.
Step 3 — Capture reflections as you read
As you read, capture quotes, insights, and notes on what resonated — the reflection layer that sets Slovo apart from a bare tracker.
Step 4 — Mark finished and review
Mark books finished as you complete them, and rate and review them in your own words for later.
Step 5 — Goals, patterns, and Premium
Set a reading goal if you want a target, collect badges as you hit milestones, and check your reading patterns over time. Consider Premium if you want deeper insights and unlimited journaling — check current terms in the app.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Install | Get Slovo free from the App Store (iOS 17.6+) |
| 2. Add books | To-read, or mark what you’re reading now |
| 3. Reflect | Capture quotes, insights, notes as you read |
| 4. Finish & review | Mark finished; rate and review in your words |
| 5. Goals & patterns | Set a goal; check your reading patterns |
Frequently asked questions
Is Slovo free?
You can start free. A Premium auto-renewable subscription unlocks personalised insights, unlimited journaling, and advanced analytics; the app shows current terms before you subscribe.
What makes Slovo different from a plain tracker?
It centres on reflection — quotes, insights, and impressions — so your shelf doubles as a journal.
Is my journal private?
Yes — it's a personal journal, not a social feed.
Does it track reading time with a timer?
Its focus is journaling and progress state; for stopwatch-style session timing, a session-focused app like Bookly fits better.
What languages does it support?
English, French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
What platform does it support?
iPhone only, iOS 17.6 or newer.