Comparison

Libro.fm Audiobooks vs ShelfWise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Explore 600,000+ audiobooks
  • Use audiobook credits
  • Apple Watch listening
  • Automatic sync across devices
  • Bookmarks and playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • DRM-free downloads
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

ShelfWise

Features
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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."

Screenshots

Libro.fm Audiobooks4 screens
ShelfWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShelfWise sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Libro.fm Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Libro.fm Audiobooks versus ShelfWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibro.fm AudiobooksShelfWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLibro.fmMARK 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

None

Libro.fm Audiobooks

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ShelfWise

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Large Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
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  • Dinner Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Libro.fm Audiobooks free?
Libro.fm Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfWise free?
ShelfWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Libro.fm Audiobooks or ShelfWise have ads?
Neither Libro.fm Audiobooks nor ShelfWise shows ads.

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