# ShelfBuddy: Book Tracker — Reading Log, Bookshelf & TBR

> Digital assistant for organizing and tracking physical book collections. (iPhone/iPad app by JAN-HENNING BUNS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfbuddy-book-tracker/id6755234669 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JAN-HENNING BUNS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852741600)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: German (Germany)
- Released: 2025-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfbuddy-book-tracker/id6755234669/reviews.md

## What is ShelfBuddy?

ShelfBuddy is your digital bookshelf: beautiful, calm and built entirely around reading. Keep track of every book and audiobook you own, are reading, have lent out or still want. Your whole library, neatly organized, and your data always stays in your hands.

Freshly redesigned in the new "Paper & Ink" look.

YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED
Manage your books the way you want. Create as many shelves as you like, for example Fantasy, Thrillers or Classics, keep a wishlist of books you still want, and plan what to read next with a reading list. The "Continue reading" card puts your current book right on the home screen.

YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE
Your library belongs to you, and you decide where it is stored. Keep everything 100% local on your device for full privacy, or turn on optional cloud sync to back up your books and use them on all your devices. On iPhone and iPad you can sync via iCloud or Google Drive, and nothing leaves your device unless you want it to. You can also export a complete backup of your library at any time, so your books are never tied to one platform.

TRACK YOUR READING
ShelfBuddy is a reading tracker and reading journal in one. Mark each book as unread, reading or read, add start and finish dates, rate your books and see detailed reading statistics by month and year. Share your personal reading recap as an image.

READING SESSIONS WITH A READING TIMER
Start a reading session and the built-in reading timer starts automatically. When you're done, simply enter your current page and ShelfBuddy updates your reading progress and reading pace. See how long you've read per book, log past reading time after the fact, and start your next session straight from the home screen, the app icon or a widget.

YOUR READING JOURNAL AND BOOK COLLECTION
Record every book you've read and make reading a habit. Manage your entire book collection, keep a reading journal, and stay on track with reading goals and a reading challenge.

ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS
Scan the ISBN barcode, search millions of books, or add books by hand. Imports from Goodreads, StoryGraph, Reado and other apps are supported.

AUTHORS AND LENDING
Follow your favorite authors and get notified about new titles. The lending feature remembers who has which book, with a reminder to get it back.

ALL YOURS
Dark mode, selectable accent colors and available in four languages.

## Key features

- Virtual shelves and wishlists
- ISBN barcode scanning
- Reading progress tracking
- Borrowed book management
- Customizable notes and genres
- Multilingual interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShelfBuddy Freischaltung | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfbuddy-book-tracker/id6755234669/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Funktional, Durchdacht, Übersichtlich

*2026-08-25*

Genau so eine App habe ich lange gesucht. Übersichtlich mit allen für mich wichtigen Informationen und Funktionen. Meine Bücher geordnet in den unterschiedlichen Regalen um schneller ein Buch zu finden. Genug Platz um alle Informationen zu jedem Buch zu notieren. Gerade weil ich ich viele ältere Bücher habe. Diese kann ich ganz bequem selber anlegen mit eigenen Fotos. Super. Weiter so! Das ist die bisher durchdachteste App die ich gefunden habe und ich habe diverse (!) durchprobiert und irgendwas hatte mir bisher immer gefehlt. Hier habe ich endlich alle Funktionen, die mir wichtig sind.

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-07-20*

Ich hatte vorher lange eine andere App für meine Bücher, aber ShelfBuddy hat nicht nur ein viel schöneres Design, die App ist auch viel Übersichtlicher. Ich gucke total gerne einfach in die App rein weil das so cozy ist 🌸

### 5/5 — Praktische App mit super Support

*2026-07-14*

Die App ist sehr praktisch um das eigene Bücherregal zu ordnen. Der Entwickler reagiert sofort auf Bug Reports und die App wird mit jedem Update besser.

### 5/5 — Schöne und simple App

*2026-01-14*

Ich bin total begeistert von ShelfBuddy! Die App ist super übersichtlich und hilft mir perfekt dabei, meine Bücher zu organisieren. Besonders gut gefällt mir, dass ich schnell neue Titel hinzufügen und meinen Fortschritt beim Lesen verfolgen kann. Auch die Empfehlungen passen richtig gut zu meinem Geschmack. Alles läuft stabil und ohne Abstürze, genau so soll eine App sein! Absolute Empfehlung für alle, die ihre Büchersammlung digital im Griff haben wollen.

## Frequently asked questions about ShelfBuddy

### Does ShelfBuddy have ads?

Yes, ShelfBuddy contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users while offering its organizational features.

### How do I add books to ShelfBuddy?

You can add books by scanning their ISBN barcodes, searching via Google Books, or by manually entering the title and author. The app also supports adding covers, genres, and notes.

### Can ShelfBuddy track books I've lent out?

Yes, ShelfBuddy allows you to track borrowed books, including who has them. It also provides timely reminders for their return.

### What reading statistics does ShelfBuddy offer?

ShelfBuddy lets you mark books as started and finished, leave ratings, and view reading statistics across weekly, monthly, and yearly overviews to see your reading habits.

### What devices is ShelfBuddy available on?

ShelfBuddy is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices. Compatibility may expand in future updates.

### How often is ShelfBuddy updated?

The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on July 8, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with updates typically released to improve features and stability.

### What languages does ShelfBuddy support?

ShelfBuddy offers a multilingual interface, including German, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Polish, and Romanian, among others.

### Is ShelfBuddy suitable for young children?

ShelfBuddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its features are designed for managing book collections.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.14 — 2026-09-04

• New: discover series. Search for a book series or author under "Series" and see every volume at a glance, even before you own one
• Put missing volumes on your wishlist or a shelf, get notified about new volumes
• Customize the overview: drag sections into your order, hide what you don't use
• Genres can now be picked from suggestions, just like tags
• Fixed: reprint years shown instead of first editions, original-language titles on translations, Series unreachable without a series

### 2.1.13 — 2026-08-31

• Import: teils landeten zu viele Bücher auf Wunsch- und Leseliste
• Buchsprache ist jetzt am Buch änderbar und wird automatisch korrigiert
• „Bereits gelesen“: Regal direkt wählbar, jede Lesung zählt nur einmal in der Statistik
• Leseliste: Verschieben ins Regal klappt wieder, Wunschlisten-Bücher stehen nicht mehr darin
• Insights: kein Lesetempo für laufende Bücher, korrekte Kurve
• Cover: online suchen und auswählen, passendere Treffer
• Gelöschte Reihen bleiben gelöscht

### 2.1.12 — 2026-08-30

• Schlagwörter: Versieh Bücher mit eigenen Tags und filtere Regale danach
• Suche über die ganze Bibliothek nach Titel, Autor, Reihe, Tag oder ISBN, mit Filtern nach Bewertung, Sprache und Genre
• Insights: neue Auswertungen deiner Lese-Sessions (Premium)
• Reado Import: nicht erkannte Bücher bleiben als Platzhalter und lassen sich später zuordnen, Reihen kommen aus dem Titel
• Kleinere Fehlerbehebungen bei den Imports und Verbesserungen

### 2.1.10 — 2026-08-27

• Import aus jeder anderen Bücher-App: CSV- oder JSON-Export auswählen, Spalten werden automatisch zugeordnet, du prüfst und importierst – und kannst den Import jederzeit wieder rückgängig machen
• Lesezeiträume: mehrfach gelesene Bücher zeigen jetzt jeden Lesedurchgang mit Zeitraum in den Buchdetails
• Spanisch als neue App-Sprache
• Eigene Notiz zu jedem Buch
• Neue App-Icons
• Google-Drive-Sync-Fehler behoben
• Kleinere Fehlerbehebungen und Verbesserungen

### 2.1.6 — 2026-08-13

- Edit basic info right from your shelf via the 3-dot menu
- New: filter for eBooks in search
- Fresh addition: the „Format" field (Paperback, E-Book, Audio …)
- One book, multiple covers – e.g. for fan art
- New all-time overview of everything you've ever read
- Export whole libraries
- Squashed a few little bugs

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