# Shelves - For Constant Readers — Reading tracker & Library Log

> Personal library manager and reading tracker with community reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Adolfo Vera Blasco.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelves-for-constant-readers/id985954273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adolfo Vera Blasco](https://appshunter.io/developer/898601649)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelves-for-constant-readers/id985954273/reviews.md

## What is Shelves?

Welcome to Shelves, the app for constant readers

Current Reading. No matter if you are reading one, two or more books. Take notes while reading. And you share your reading sessions with your friends.

Use app ISBN barcode scanner to view remarkable data about a book and our delightful design will help you to choose quickly your next book.

Discover what the world's largest readers community think about book you have in your hands.

It's like to be in the bookstore with 30 million reader giving you their advices and opinions.

Keep a reference to all books in your personal library. No limit. And free.

Yearly Read Challenge. How many books could you read in one year?  Track your yearly progress.

Wish List. Add any book reference to your Wish List bookshelf. 

Device sync thanks to your private iCloud account.

And more and more feature. 

Enjoy!

**Shelves, for constant readers, is not an app to download or read books. It only helps you to control your library.**

## Key features

- Track current reading
- Take notes while reading
- Share reading sessions
- ISBN barcode scanner
- Book data and community reviews
- Personal library management
- Yearly reading challenge
- Wish list functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benefactor. Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avid Reader | $3.99 | one-time |
| App Fan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patreon | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelves-for-constant-readers/id985954273/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not impressed.

*2022-07-18*

Good idea, bad execution. This app isn’t efficient. I recommend finding one more developed as this one doesn’t even work to meet basic requirements.

## Frequently asked questions about Shelves

### What is Shelves used for?

Shelves is designed to help you track your reading progress, manage your personal book library, and discover new books. It allows you to take notes, share your reading sessions, and set yearly reading goals.

### Can I read books within Shelves?

No, Shelves is not an app for downloading or reading books. Its primary function is to help you organize and keep track of the books you own and are currently reading.

### How does the ISBN scanner work in Shelves?

The ISBN barcode scanner allows you to quickly view remarkable data about a book. This includes information from the world's largest reader community, offering insights and opinions from millions of users.

### Is Shelves free to use?

Yes, Shelves is free to use and offers unlimited management of your personal library. It also includes in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### Does Shelves sync across devices?

Yes, Shelves offers device sync thanks to your private iCloud account, ensuring your library and reading progress are accessible across your Apple devices.

### What is the Yearly Read Challenge in Shelves?

The Yearly Read Challenge feature in Shelves allows you to track your progress on how many books you aim to read within a single year, helping you stay motivated.

### What platforms is Shelves available on?

Shelves is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, utilizing iCloud for device synchronization.

### How often is Shelves updated?

The latest version of Shelves is 3.6, which was last updated on August 27, 2021. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency may vary.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6 — 2021-08-27

Now you can pause and resume your current reading

### 3.5 — 2021-06-12

Current Reading view menu redesigned. Now tap on the ellipsis button to show all actions related with your current reading.

Fixed issues related with the wish and pendant lists in the main view.

### 3.2.1 — 2021-06-05

Pending books list title now shows the right label

### 3.2 — 2021-06-04

+ Start reading a book removes it from the "Pending" list
+ Add a book to the "Pending" list removes it from the "Wish" list

And minor bugs fixed and performance improvements, you know

### 3.1 — 2020-12-08

Fixed an issue related to the current reading status

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