# Bookshelf-Your virtual library — Book Tracker, TBR, Reading Log

> Virtual library organizer for tracking reading, managing TBR, and sharing book recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by SquidBit d.o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SquidBit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464032273)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,986 App Store ratings · 812 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 79 MB
- Languages: Russian, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Catalan, German (Germany), Norwegian Bokmål and 12 more
- Released: 2019-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274/reviews.md

## What is Bookshelf?

Organize book collection by creating virtual shelves and tags.
Track your reading progress and set reading goals to stay motivated.
Manage a wishlist of books that you want to read (TBR).
Discover great new reads: rate, review and share book recommendations.
Create your own social profile and allow friends to follow your reading journey.

Bookshelf is a free service with a sleek, functional and user-friendly interface.
Some advanced features are covered by Bookshelf Pro subscription plans.

ORGANIZE YOUR BOOKS
- Catalog books using fast and easy to use ISBN barcode scanner
- Batch scanner option allows to rapidly scan multiple books at once
- Books can be added using search functionality (title/author/ISBN)
- Old and rare books can be added manually
- Import books from a CSV file generated by other popular book apps
- Import books from Goodreads

CREATE SHELVES AND TAGS
- Organize books by creating virtual bookshelves and tags
- Use search functionality to quickly find books on your shelves
- Sort your books by title, author, number of pages, publication date, etc.
- Use filters to display books matching your criteria
- Track your lent and borrowed books
- Add information about your book purchases
- Organize books by series and volumes
- Create personal notes or add other useful information
- Add quotes by simply scanning the text with our OCR reader
- Multiple book selection; apply batch operations
- Grid view available
- Dark theme available

SET CUSTOM READING GOALS
- Create annual reading goals to stay motivated
- Define custom date range goals and share them with your friends

TRACK YOUR READING
- Log how many pages you have read so far and when did you start and finished reading a book
- You can record multiple readings for each book

SEE WHAT YOUR FRIENDS ARE READING
- Create your own reading social profile
- Allow your followers to see your last read books, wishlist and reading goals

DISCOVER NEW BOOKS
- Discover bestselling books in different categories
- Share your favorite books with your friends on social media

VIEW YOUR STATISTICS
- Rich statistics about your books, purchase, reading progress, ratings, top authors, top categories etc.

MANAGE YOUR WISHLIST
- Maintain a wishlist of books that you want to read
- Book price tracking and price alerts available in some countries

RATE AND REVIEW
- Help others to discover great books and find books for yourself
- Rate books with 5 star rating (half-star ratings available)
- Read book reviews from others and leave your own opinion

NEVER LOSE YOUR DATA
- Your data is securely stored on our servers and it's linked to your account
- If you change your device/platform, you just need to log back in with your username
- You can export data to a CSV file to create your own backup
- You can export your data as HTML web page for easy printing with cover images

BOOKSHELF PRO PLANS
- Bookshelf is free to download and use
- Some advanced features are covered by Bookshelf Pro subscription plans
- Bookshelf Pro includes a 7-day free trial period after which you can choose between monthly, annual or lifetime plans

OTHER NOTES
- This is an app to organize your books and to track your reading
- Reading is not available within this app


FOLLOW US 
Stay in touch for new features and improvements
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfconcept/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookshelfapp/

FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS
bookshelf.concept@gmail.com
https://www.bookshelfapp.info

* Privacy policy: https://www.bookshelfapp.info/privacy-policy.html
* Terms of service: https://www.bookshelfapp.info/terms-of-use.html

## Key features

- Virtual bookshelves and tags
- ISBN barcode scanner
- Reading progress tracking
- TBR wishlist management
- Social reading profiles
- Book statistics and insights
- OCR text scanning for quotes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookshelf (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Bookshelf (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Bookshelf?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Batch scanning feature
- 📚 Excellent for organizing book collections
- 💰 Free app with no limits
- 🔍 Helpful for avoiding book duplicates
- 📝 Ability to add notes and track reading progress

**Cons**

- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 🔢 Inability to add multiple copies of the same book
- 📷 Limited cover image options for some books

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with scanning barcodes
- Trouble accessing app after account creation

**Most requested features**

- Ability to organize books by author and series
- Option to filter statistics by bookshelf
- Manual page count entry
- Borrowing/lending tracking system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 812)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Macht, was es soll

*2026-08-25*

Ich habe die kostenlose Version und diese reicht mir völlig aus. Ich möchte einen Überblick über all meine Bücher haben, damit ich keins doppelt kaufe.

### 5/5 — Every bookworm needs this.

*2026-08-23*

This is the most perfect app for an avid reader. I have a complete database of all my titles, and an endless shopping list of books I’d love to find in the future. Great work! -Andrew M. I.G. - @dynastyzerobooks

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, we are a very small team and your support means a lot to us!

### 5/5 — App used by bookstore staff!

*2026-08-16*

I found out about this app when I worked for Coles and Indigo bookstore in Canada. I really love the app and it is one that all the staff would use for their personal reading, so I highly recommend.

**Developer response:** Hi Lisa-Loo68, thank you for your review :) Is there anything specific you would like us to improve that would make it a 5 star experience for you?

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-08-13, version 1.19.19*

Very happy with this App, easy to use and to keep my over 400 books in order. Always consult the App before I buy a book as I have many that I still have not read.

### 5/5 — Best way to keep track

*2026-08-13, version 1.19.19*

A really great way to keep a track of every book you own, and whether you’ve read them or not. The shelving function is very helpful, putting genres or series together. Love this app.

### 4/5 — Book tracking

*2026-08-12, version 1.19.19*

I’ve tried multiple apps 
For keeping track of all my books. This one is definitely worth the money. It keeps everything in the shelves I like and allows me to enter multiple reading dates. The only thing I would like to see added is when I add a new reading date I’d like to be able to track the page with that new date and would like to show that date on the main page. Also, it would be nice if I could organize my bookshelf my moving the books around myself to the order I’d like them in.

### 5/5 — Lovely app to keep track of your reading

*2026-08-11, version 1.19.19*

Easy to use, versatile and easy way to keep track of your reading.  Very useful

### 5/5 — I’m finally organized!

*2026-08-10, version 1.19.19*

I love this app because it keeps all my books organized when I can’t do it myself. If I could given it 10 stars I would!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-09, version 1.19.19*

Love this app to keep track of books I want to read and have read, as well as books in my library. Easy to use, easy to search, scan feature is great, so easy with the ISBN. Definitely recommend!

### 5/5 — Keeps my bookshelf up to date

*2026-08-09*

Best app to keep my bookshelf up to date and most importantly it’s free.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you so much for the kind words. It's great to hear the app keeps your collection up to date and works well for you. If you ever have questions or ideas, feel free to reach out via the Help section in the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Bookshelf

### What does the Bookshelf app do?

This app helps you organize your entire book collection by creating virtual shelves and using tags. You can track your reading progress, set personal reading goals, and manage a wishlist of books you want to read. It also allows you to discover new books through ratings and reviews, and connect with friends by sharing your reading journey.

### How can I add books to my virtual library?

You can add books using a fast ISBN barcode scanner, including a batch scanner for multiple books at once. Alternatively, you can search by title, author, or ISBN. For older or rarer books, manual entry is available. The app also supports importing books from CSV files or directly from Goodreads.

### Is the Bookshelf app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use, offering a sleek and functional interface. Some advanced features are available through optional Bookshelf Pro subscription plans, providing access to enhanced functionalities.

### Can I see what my friends are reading?

Yes, you can create a personal reading social profile within the app. This allows your friends and followers to see your recently read books, your wishlist, and your current reading goals, fostering a connected reading community.

### What kind of statistics does the app provide?

The app offers rich statistics about your book collection and reading habits. You can view insights into your purchases, reading progress, ratings, top authors, and popular categories, helping you understand your reading patterns better.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.19 — 2026-07-05

Improved user experience

### 1.19.18 — 2026-06-21

Added Rated and Reviewed filters, and a new Reviews section on user profiles.

### 1.19.17 — 2026-05-18

Customize book layout. Bug fixes.

### 1.19.16 — 2026-04-18

Enhanced bookshelf filtering (multiple filters)

### 1.19.15 — 2026-03-30

Continuous improvements

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