# YouTrack vs ShelfNest

The clearest difference is rating: ShelfNest at 5.0 against YouTrack's 3.1. YouTrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfNest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YouTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShelfNest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTrack has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YouTrack ships an update monthly, ShelfNest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTrack | ShelfNest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtrack/id1028024655/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfnest/id6759811767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JetBrains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028024654) | [7 Forge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874058834) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtrack/id1028024655)

Manage projects and tasks on the go with this tool designed for teams. Stay updated with real-time notifications, collaborate with colleagues, and organize your work from anywhere. Supports light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Manage projects and tasks anywhere, Real-time notifications, Collaborate with team members, View and organize boards, Access Knowledge Base articles, Manage helpdesk tickets, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShelfNest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfnest/id6759811767)

Organize your physical book collection with this fast, simple home library tracker. Scan books with your camera to instantly add details, create custom lists, and track books by child or room. Designed for parents and book lovers to bring calm order to their shelves.

**Highlights:** ISBN barcode scanning, Auto-fill book details, Custom library lists, Track books by child/room, Personal notes and favorites, Light & dark mode, iCloud sync (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTrack free?

YouTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShelfNest free?

ShelfNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouTrack or ShelfNest?

ShelfNest is rated higher. YouTrack averages 3.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while ShelfNest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do YouTrack or ShelfNest have ads?

Neither YouTrack nor ShelfNest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YouTrack or ShelfNest?

YouTrack ships an update monthly, and ShelfNest every 3 weeks. Most recently, YouTrack was updated on October 26, 2026 and ShelfNest on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*