# Shelfie: Home Library — Family book catalog & reading

> Family book catalog & reading (iPhone/iPad app by JOEL PATRICK NELSON.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfie-home-library/id6818682238 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOEL PATRICK NELSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859230490)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is Shelfie?

Shelfie is the home library app for families. Catalog every book in the house, track what each kid is reading, and share one library across everyone's phones.

SCAN A WHOLE SHELF IN MINUTES
Bulk scan reads barcodes as fast as you can move along the shelf, with no tapping between books. Shelfie finds the title, author and cover, and flags books you already own so nothing gets added twice.

SEE WHO'S READ WHAT
Add each family member and track their reading: want to read, reading, or finished, with dates and star ratings. Every kid gets their own bookshelf of favorites and what's next.

READING LISTS THAT CHEER THEM ON
Make summer reading lists, bedtime read-alouds and wishlists, with progress bars that fill up as books get finished.

KNOW WHO BORROWED WHAT
Lend a book in two taps and get a reminder when it's due back. Overdue loans stand out at a glance.

ONE LIBRARY FOR THE WHOLE HOUSEHOLD
Invite your partner with a six-character code and you'll both see the same library, lists and loans, always in sync.

DO I OWN THIS?
At a bookstore or a library sale? Scan a barcode to see right away whether it's already on your shelves.

AND MORE
- Add older books without barcodes by hand, with duplicate warnings
- Keep track of which room and shelf every copy lives on
- Export your whole library as a spreadsheet or a full backup
- Buy books you don't own yet from independent bookstores through Bookshop.org

Shelfie is free for up to 100 books. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited books for everyone in your household. No subscription.

YOUR FAMILY'S PRIVACY
Shelfie never sells your data or shows ads. Usage analytics never include book titles or your family's names, and you can turn them off in Settings.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited library | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is Shelfie safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Shelfie.

## Is Shelfie legit?

Shelfie: Home Library appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Shelfie is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-30

No release notes.

## More apps by JOEL PATRICK NELSON

- [Simple Spend Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spend-tracker/id6756213365)
- [CircleUp App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circleup-app/id6764151800)

All apps by JOEL PATRICK NELSON: https://appshunter.io/developer/1859230490

---

*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 2026-10-31.*