Boards, research & planning
Track who finished it & who has the thing — books, games, tools, and more
One feature, many circles — not just books
Any small group sharing physical stuff can use one list: mark who finished each item, see who still needs it, and know who has it right now. Pick a tracking type — books, board games, tools, baby gear, media, or anything — and the labels update automatically.
The problem
Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.
- Your pass-it-around circle ideas are scattered across texts, Notes, and screenshots
- You and your partner keep two lists that never match
- Saved places have no phone number or directions when you finally go
- Nothing lets you both check things off in real time from your own phones
What you get
Pick your tracking type
Books, games, tools, recipes, baby gear, media, or generic — UI labels match what you're sharing.
Done-by roster
See who finished each item and who still needs a turn.
Who has it now
Claim the physical copy, box, or tool so it doesn't get lost between houses.
Pass-it-on nudge
When everyone's done, remind the holder to donate, return, or pass it outside the group.
How it works
- 1
Create a pass-it-around list
Choose what you're sharing and add your circle's names.
- 2
List what's in rotation
Add books, games, tools, or anything moving between people.
- 3
Share one link
Your group picks their name and marks progress from their phones.
- 4
Pass it on
When the circle is done, return, donate, or hand it to someone new.
Built for
People also search for
Common questions and keywords — if you typed these into Google, you're in the right place.
- app to track who has something in a friend group
- shared rotation list for physical items
- how to track lending among friends
Frequently asked questions
- Is this only for books?
- No. Choose a tracking type when you create the list — board games, neighbor tools, baby hand-me-downs, movie swaps, and more. You can change the type later in your dashboard.
- Do people need accounts?
- No. They open your link, enter a name, and start marking items. Only you need a free account to create the list.
- Can we use it for a tool library?
- Yes. Pick the Tools & gear tracking type — labels switch to "used by" and "I have it" instead of book language.
Related platform solution
Pass-it-around circle platform
One shared list — pick a tracking type and labels match what you're sharing.
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