Libro.fm Audiobooks vs ShelfWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Libro.fm Audiobooks
Access a vast library of audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Purchase audiobooks with credits, enjoy DRM-free downloads, and listen on the go with features like playback speed control and a sleep timer. Your purchases directly benefit independent booksellers.
- Explore 600,000+ audiobooks
- Use audiobook credits
- Apple Watch listening
- Automatic sync across devices
- Bookmarks and playback speed
- Sleep timer
- DRM-free downloads
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Looking to read audiobooks, and love supporting your local bookshop? We’re Libro.fm, an employee-owned audiobook company that shares profits with more than 4,000 indie bookshops around the globe. Whether you’re starting a membership or grabbing one of our 600,000+ audiobooks à la carte, every purchase supports your chosen store. • DRM-free (accessible audiobooks) • Reader-friendly features: Create bookmarks, set a sleep timer, adjust playback speed, create and assign tags, and automatically sync your spot across devices • Use your Libro.fm credits to redeem audiobooks in app • Supports Apple Watch and CarPlay • Recommendations from real booksellers As a Social Purpose Corporation and Certified B Corp™, we're proud to put time and resources into supporting indie bookshops and getting more folks to read—even if those goals may at times conflict with our financial interests. We care about the reading ecosystem and want it to thrive. Our privacy policy can be found at https://libro.fm/privacy Our terms of use can be found at https://libro.fm/terms
ShelfWise
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Your reading life is personal. ShelfWise keeps it that way. Track your books, set reading goals, and explore your reading habits—all without being tracked yourself. No algorithms. No social feeds. No data harvesting. Just you and your books. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Add books by scanning barcodes or searching by title • Batch scan mode for quickly importing your collection • Track reading status: To Read, Reading, Finished, or DNF • Organize with 20+ categories and custom collections • Tag books by mood, pace, and personal themes TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Set annual reading goals and watch your progress • Log current page and see completion percentages • View total books, pages read, and reading pace • 40+ achievements to unlock as you read INSIGHTS THAT STAY PRIVATE • See your top genres, favorite authors, and rating patterns • Charts for books finished and pages read over time • Reading pace projections and goal insights • All analytics calculated on-device—nothing leaves your phone PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) • Unlimited library size • Advanced analytics and charts • iCloud sync across your devices • Custom app icons • Enhanced export options BUILT DIFFERENT ShelfWise is made by an indie developer who believes your reading sanctuary shouldn't be a marketplace. No subscriptions. No lock-in. Just a fair, one-time purchase if you want more. Your books. Your data. Your terms. --- Tagline Options - "Read more. Share less." - "Your books deserve better than Big Tech." - "The book tracker that doesn't track you." - "A sanctuary for readers."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libro.fm Audiobooks at none against ShelfWise's 4. Libro.fm Audiobooks also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ShelfWise sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Libro.fm Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Libro.fm Audiobooks | ShelfWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Libro.fm | MARK ANDREW BRIDGE |
Bugs and requests
Libro.fm Audiobooks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playback stops when device goes to sleep
- Inability to download audiobooks on cellular data
- App crashes and loses progress in books
Requested features
4 requests- Add chapter support for audiobooks
- Improve search and browsing capabilities
- Allow in-app purchases and account management
- Implement syncing across devices
ShelfWise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Libro.fm Audiobooks
No in-app purchases
ShelfWise
- Coffee Tip$0.99
- Large Coffee Tip$2.99
- Pro Upgrade$4.99
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- Dinner Tip$4.99
Questions
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