Best Public Bookshelf alternatives: apps like Public Bookshelf

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated November 2026

Public Bookshelf is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Public Bookshelf

A Text A Day#1

A Text A Day by It's Sauquet.com

Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Books
0.0(0 ratings)
$0.99In-App Purchases
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Discover English literature daily with curated excerpts and historical context. Engage with daily quizzes and games to test your knowledge. Save and share favorite texts, and explore top recommendations for a literary experience on your device.

Books I Have Read#2

Books I Have Read by Apptown Studio AB

Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
2.5(4 ratings)
$0.99
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Easily track all the books you own, have read, wish to read, have borrowed, or have lent. Never forget a book recommendation or a borrowed item again. The app offers flexible entry options, from just a title or cover image to detailed information and ratings.

The three_little_pigs#3

The three_little_pigs by Digital Taps

Tales at home
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Books
1.5(2 ratings)
$0.99
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Experience a classic fairy tale interactively on your iPhone or iPad. Read, listen, and play with characters and objects in beautifully illustrated scenes. Help the pigs outsmart the wolf in this engaging digital storybook.

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Tarot & Runes: Wiccan Handbook
Tarot & Runes: Wiccan Handbook
Tarot & Runes: Wiccan Handbook
Daily Readings & Moon Rituals
$0.99

Explore the world of magick with a comprehensive guide to spells and witchcraft. Discover over 240 spells for love, luck, friendship, and more, alongside detailed information on herbs, candles, stones, and rituals. This pocket guide offers practical advice and a vast collection of magical practices.

Over 240 spellsInformation on herbs, oils, and stonesGuidance on casting rituals
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paid
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BookTamer: Book Tracker
BookTamer: Book Tracker
BookTamer: Book Tracker
TBR & Reading Journal
Free

Organize your reading list and log your literary journey. Track books you want to read, record your thoughts on finished titles, and view detailed reading statistics.

Manage to-be-read stack (TBR)Personal reading journalTrack finished books
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Buchfreund
Buchfreund
Buchfreund
Used and new books
Free

Discover millions of used and new books, postcards, records, and more from antiquarians and booksellers. Easily find rare, out-of-print, or specific titles by searching keywords, author, or ISBN. A comprehensive marketplace for collectors and readers.

Browse 19 million offersSearch by keyword, title, author, ISBNFind used and new books
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shelfie.audio
shelfie.audio
shelfie.audio
by Bastei Luebbe AG
Free

This app unlocks audiobooks when you hold a physical "Shelfie" to your smartphone. Enjoy a new generation of audiobooks as personal companions, gifts, or collectibles. The audiobooks are immediately available to listen to.

Unlock audiobooks with physical ShelfiesListen to audiobooks instantlyCollect and share audiobooks
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(0)
free
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Chapter - your book club app
Chapter - your book club app
Chapter - your book club app
Read Together, Better.
Free

This app synchronizes your book club's reading progress and discussions. It offers spoiler-free note-taking, detailed book reviews with custom ratings, and tools to manage your reading history and club members.

Real-time reading progress trackingSpoiler-free discussion notesCustomizable book review ratings
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free with in-app purchases