Shelf: For Your People
A quiet place to leave things
About
A private space for close friends, couples, and families to share discovered items like videos, restaurants, or recipes without creating constant conversations. Organize shared items into themed shelves and react with emojis.
What's New in Shelf
1.0
August 19, 2026
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Shelf?
Shelf is a private digital space designed for close friends, couples, and families to share discovered items like videos, restaurants, or recipes. It aims to be a quiet place to leave things for your people without constant notifications or conversations.
How does Shelf handle privacy?
Shelf is designed for privacy with no public profiles, no followers, no algorithmic feeds, and optional notifications. It focuses on direct sharing within curated groups.
Can people join Shelf without installing the app?
Yes, anyone can join Shelf by invitation using a link. Invited users can access and participate from the web without needing to download the Shelf application.
What kind of content can I share on Shelf?
You can share various items like videos, restaurant suggestions, recipes, or anything else you think your close contacts would find interesting. The app supports link previews and optional notes for context.
How are items organized on Shelf?
Items are kept in a simple chronological timeline within specific shelves. You can create custom shelves for different purposes, such as 'Family', 'Restaurants', or 'Trips'.
Does Shelf have ads?
No, Shelf does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.
What devices is Shelf available on?
Currently, Shelf is available for iPhone. The app supports sharing directly from the iPhone's share sheet.
How often is Shelf updated?
Shelf was last updated on August 19, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates it is a new application with potential for future updates based on user feedback and development.