# My Bookshelf — A reader's log

> Digital log for tracking, organizing, and sharing reading history. (iPhone/iPad app by Stewart Lynch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bookshelf/id1456194495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stewart Lynch](https://appshunter.io/developer/428795637)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 171 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bookshelf/id1456194495/reviews.md

## What is My Bookshelf?

Do you keep a record of all of the books you are reading, want to read or have previously read?
Do you like to share good book titles with your friends?
My Bookshelf is the solution for you.
Finding and adding books to your bookshelf is easy.  First try a Google Book Search within the app, and failing a successful hit, perform a manual entry or scan a physical book's barcode.
You can find books in on your bookshelves by either searching the list by author, category or title or, you can take a look at the bar charts and drill down on one of the monthly tallies,  a, category, or an author.
Once you find what you are looking for, you can edit the detail or you can revise the status  and change the bookshelf, give it a rating or even your own review.
Sharing your books is easy too as you can tap the share button and either Air Drop or email your friends.  It will automatically go into their “To Read” bookshelf  once accepted.
If you don’t like the initial Dark Theme, you have two other themes to choose from.
And finally, if you use an iPad as well as your iPhone, My Bookshelf has you covered.  Install the app on your iPad and access the same information,.  Update on one device and it is immedialy updated on the other.

## Key features

- Book search via Google Books
- Manual book entry
- Barcode scanning for books
- Organize by author, category, title
- Rate and review books
- Share book lists with friends
- Multiple theme options
- Cross-device syncing (iPhone/iPad)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Books | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bookshelf/id1456194495/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Virtual Book Shelf

*2026-05-24, version 1.3*

I’ve had this app for years. I love how the titles are organized.

### 3/5 — Limited books

*2023-03-04, version 1.3*

Nice app but doesn’t allow you to add unlimited books.

### 3/5 — Needs an update

*2022-09-12, version 1.3*

I really love this app. I’ve been using it religiously for all of my TBR and read piles. But I really would like an update. I’ve never been a fan of goodreads because too many questions (I like simplicity) but I would like to see like a “year in review” almost type of thing where it summarizes how many books total read (currently have to add each month to know ) and maybe even a pages read (no option).

### 4/5 — Finally an App

*2022-02-14, version 1.3*

I have so many books and I keep on accumulating more that I do eventually get to enjoy. However, it’s hard to keep track of them. This app is super helpful in organization. My only problem with it is that it does not tell me if it is a duplicate book… that would be super helpful.

### 3/5 — Recommended by?

*2021-07-21, version 1.3*

It’s a bit confusing when you edit  a book by using book status there is no section for recommended by only a section for rating, yet when you scroll down pass the book details in the completed list it has recommended by. In the book status section it needs reading now, read later, unfinished, completed, date added, date started, date completed , star rating, recommended by, and a comment section.

### 5/5 — Loved, loved, loved this story!

*2021-03-09, version 1.3*

There were so many life’s lessons moments. Sweet, smart, funny, & heartbreaking. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was excellent. I will likely listen to this again someday.

### 5/5 — Organized at last

*2020-11-07, version 1.3*

My library consists of ebooks, audiobooks from 2 sites and regular paper books. Before this app it was hard to keep track of what I read and how I felt about them. I like that there is a place for you to add to the description and has helped with organization.

### 5/5 — Book lover’s dream app!

*2020-09-15, version 1.3*

I had been searching and searching for an app to make a book list. For avid readers, we know that there are times we’ve bought the same book twice. 😳oops!
I’ve tried several other apps and they didn’t fit my needs. They weren’t easy to use. This one is the best! It’s easy to use, I can rate my books and have the cover art. I’m very satisfied with this app. 😊 It’s worth the $3. It also inspires me to read more than I already do.

### 5/5 — I’m loving this app to store my books so I know what I own

*2020-08-12, version 1.3*

I’m loving this app.

### 2/5 — Could be 4!

*2020-05-09*

I would give this 4 stars but for some strange reasons the app orders books by title and can’t find how to change this.  Like most libraries, I would like to order my books by author surname.  Considering how many book titles start with ‘A’ or The’, ordering by title is ridiculous.  At least give us the choice of author or title.

## Frequently asked questions about My Bookshelf

### What does My Bookshelf do?

My Bookshelf helps you keep a detailed record of all the books you are currently reading, plan to read, or have already finished. You can easily add books, organize your collection, rate them, write reviews, and share your favorite titles with friends.

### How can I add books to my bookshelf?

Adding books is flexible. You can search for them directly within the app using Google Book Search. If a book isn't found, you can manually enter its details or scan the physical book's barcode for quick addition.

### Is My Bookshelf free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This allows you to enhance your experience with additional features or customization beyond the core functionality.

### Can I use My Bookshelf on multiple devices?

Yes, the app is designed for cross-device compatibility. You can install it on both your iPhone and iPad, and your data will sync automatically between them, ensuring your bookshelf is always up-to-date on all your devices.

### How can I share books with my friends?

Sharing your reading list is simple. You can tap the share button and choose to AirDrop or email your book selections to friends. Once accepted, the shared books will automatically be added to their 'To Read' bookshelf.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2019-08-02

Fixed issue where adding a second book in succession manually would override previous book added manually.

### 1.2 — 2019-04-14

Fix some spelling and grammar issues only.  No code changes

### 1.1 — 2019-03-31

Fixed bug where updating a book from the statistics view would incorrectly update the list view.

### 1.0 — 2019-03-29

No release notes.

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All apps by Stewart Lynch: https://appshunter.io/developer/428795637

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*