ShelfLife: Social Book Tracker

ShelfLife: Social Book Tracker

Bookshelf & Recommendations

44 ratings
12 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
August 17, 2026
Updated
October 13, 2026

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Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and connect with other book lovers. Create visually stunning digital bookshelves, share your favorite reads, and discover new recommendations from a community of real readers.

✓Digital bookshelf organization
✓Shareable shelf cards
✓Book spine customization
✓Community recommendations
✓Reading feed and social following
✓Reading challenges and goal tracking
✓Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph
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What's New in ShelfLife

2.2.0

October 13, 2026

What's New in ShelfLife? - Feats: more consistent, easier-to-use navigation. - Dark mode: meet Night Show, plus an opt-in setting that auto-switches light and dark. - Read the World shows when books were added, with a share card per country. - Quickly add a book to a shelf when you finish it. - Report a Book Signal ask from the deck and reply screens. - fix: Fields and search results stay above the keyboard on more screens. - fix: Tapping a notification after Android closed the app now opens its screen.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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All past drops unlocked, plus a new drop every month.

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User reviews

2 Complaints

1) Add a “start reading” button on the main screen of a title- streamline that instead of going into the book details. Especially for books that were pre-labeled “TBR”
2) For the Home Screen widget, can we remove the shelf title? It covers up the shelf and ruins the aesthetic.

Other than that, I love this app, the point of it, and the functionality- it just has some annoyances. Downloaded today, so maybe I’ll find more LOL
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Response from developer

Hello, thank you for the feedback and for trying ShelfLife. We're happy to work on these issues in the next few updates - probably somewhere around version 2.2.3 (the current version is 2.2.0 so not too far away!). Could you give us an email at admins@theshelflifeapp.com with any further issues (or report it within the app using the Send Feedback feature)? We'd love to get your rating up to a 5 star by addressing your feedback ASAP and we can more confidently put out an update that fits what you're looking for if you contact us.

Love but widget is broken

Great app but the widget is broken it won’t display unless it’s super small… and wish I could customize the shelf and background with my own stuff.

Response from developer

Hi Giovanni, could you try the widget again? We just put out a fix in 2.1.3 that I'm hopeful it will work for you now. Also, we are experimenting with letting you add your own items to the shelf. Right now as of 2.1.1 you can add a frame with your own photo. This is part of the Box Seat subscription we just launched too which brings lots of customizations and a monthly seasonal decor drop. Thanks for trying the app and giving us a good rating! If you have the time, let us know how the update was for you by emailing us at admins@theshelflifeapp.com! - Alex from ShelfLife

THE BEST VIRTUAL BOOKSHELF IN THE APP STORE!!!!!!!

This is the only virtual bookshelf app I’ve found (and I’ve tried like 12) that didn’t ask for money, allowed me to add all the books/shelves I want, AND connects me with other readers!!!! Genuinely so happy I found this app, trying to get everyone I know on it :)

Response from developer

Thank you so much for trying ShelfLife and giving us such an amazing review!!! We hope you continue to enjoy!

Love this small and cozy reading app!

I’m thoroughly impressed with the quality of this app and the wide selection of books you can add to your shelf for such a small-owned project - this app is soooo cute!!! I can’t wait for more people to find and start using this so I can browse through even more shelves!

Response from developer

Hey, we're so excited you loved ShelfLife!!! As a 2 person married team, it means a ton to us that you found it high quality. We also can't wait for it to get more users because you all have such creative shelves! :P. Keep enjoying!

Hits that happy spot in my soul

I love book trackers, but I’m very bad at book tracking because it doesn’t hit the dopamine as much as I want. This one hits the dopamine and has me running to add books I’m reading, have read, or want to read so I can make my bookshelf prettier on my tiny screen than irl. Thanks for the dopamine hits and for always listening to feedback 😍
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Response from developer

Haha, I like how you phrased that, thank you for trying the app and we'll do our best to keep the dopamine flowing!!!

FAQ

What makes ShelfLife's bookshelves unique?

ShelfLife offers physics-enabled digital bookshelves that you can theme, style, and personalize with decor objects. You can also export gorgeous shelf cards of your arrangements for social media.

How does ShelfLife help me discover new books?

ShelfLife features 'Book Signal,' where you can ask for recommendations and receive them from readers whose tastes overlap with yours. You can also see what friends and followed readers are currently reading.

Can I import my existing book data into ShelfLife?

Yes, ShelfLife allows you to import your reading history from platforms like Goodreads or StoryGraph using a CSV file, making it easy to transition your library.

Does ShelfLife have ads?

No, ShelfLife is ad-free. It is an independent app built by readers for readers.

What kind of reading challenges can I set up in ShelfLife?

ShelfLife allows for customizable reading challenges, such as setting a yearly goal, reading a classic a month, or creating entirely unique challenges. You can track your progress book by book.

How does ShelfLife handle spoilers?

Each book in ShelfLife has a 'Gallery door' that unlocks only after you've finished the book. Inside, you can find reader discussions, hot takes, and opinions related to spoilers.

What devices is ShelfLife available on?

ShelfLife is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is ShelfLife updated?

The latest version of ShelfLife is 1.0.8, and it was last updated on August 21, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.