# YourShelf: Book Tracker — Discover and reviews books

> Discover and reviews books (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Esser.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourshelf-book-tracker/id1658328816 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Esser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658328818)
- Category: Books, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-05-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourshelf-book-tracker/id1658328816/reviews.md

## What is YourShelf?

YourShelf: The Social Home for Your Reading Life.

Imagine if Merlin himself recommended books to you, and the Library of Alexandria fit in your pocket. Welcome to YourShelf – the app that blends your personal reading tracking with a vibrant community.

Ever asked yourself: "What should I read next?" or "What was that book my friend recommended?". YourShelf is the answer.

Playful Discovery with a Swipe Discovering your next reading adventure has never been easier! Our new Explore Mode learns from your taste.

Swipe Right: "Want to read!" – Instantly added to your Todo list.
Swipe Down: "Already read!" – Added to your library, ready for your review.
Swipe Left: "Not for me." – We'll refine our recommendations for you. Say goodbye to boring lists. Find books that excite you in seconds.

Your Personal Library Organize your entire collection in one place.

Barcode Scanner: Add books instantly by scanning their ISBN.
Track & Sort: Keep track of what you've read, what you're currently reading, and what's up next.
Yearly Goals: Set your reading challenge for 2024 and watch your progress with beautiful charts.

Join the Community Reading doesn't have to be solitary!

Feed: See what your friends are reading and rating in real-time.
Reviews: Write your own thoughts or read reviews from others. Our smart language detection lets you browse content in English or German seamlessly.
Discuss: Comment on reviews, like posts, and chat about your favorite plot twists.

Premium Design & Privacy Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience.

Beautiful Typography: Browsing is a joy with premium fonts like Pangram and Archia.
Cover Art Focus: We put book covers front and center.
Privacy First: Your data is yours. You decide who sees your profile.
Whether you read one book a year or one a week – YourShelf is your companion. Ask Merlin, the dust bunnies, or the Oracle (yes, we like to have fun!) and find your next story.

Download YourShelf today and start your next chapter!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2026-05-18

- Adds a isbn scanner
- Minor bug fixes

### 3.0.21 — 2026-03-29

Minor bug fixes.

### 3.0.20 — 2026-03-26

Restructure app flows, tabs and add a quick add screen for faster adding books to your todo list and your read books.

### 2.8.10 — 2026-02-22

Improved onboarding and introduction of guest accounts

### 2.8.1 — 2026-02-02

Improved onboarding experience.

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## More apps by Peter Esser

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All apps by Peter Esser: https://appshunter.io/developer/1658328818

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*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 2026-05-21.*