# myLIBRO vs Bookshelf

myLIBRO and Bookshelf both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Bookshelf's written reviews are positive against 58% of myLIBRO's. Bookshelf also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). myLIBRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookshelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. myLIBRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myLIBRO against 4.8 for Bookshelf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of myLIBRO's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bookshelf's.

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, Bookshelf every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLIBRO | Bookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 37 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Gopinath Jagamohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287374395) | [SquidBit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464032273) |

## What reviewers say

### myLIBRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396)

Connect with your library using voice or chat. Search the catalog, place holds, renew items, and manage appointments. Access audiobooks and library services conveniently.

**Highlights:** Voice and chat library interaction, Catalog search, Place holds and renew items, Check fines, Download and play audiobooks, Schedule appointments and services

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for library access
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great for scheduling pickups
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Wishlist/hold management problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Scheduling pickup challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Search not returning relevant results
- Wishlist and hold details not loading properly
- Login failures and account management issues
- Inconsistent pickup scheduling and notification problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add option to toggle between multiple library accounts
- Improve wishlist and hold management features
- Enhance search functionality
- Streamline pickup scheduling process
- Provide more customization options


### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Organize your book collection with virtual shelves and tags. Track reading progress, set goals, and manage your wishlist. Discover new books, share recommendations, and connect with friends through your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Virtual bookshelves and tags, ISBN barcode scanner, Reading progress tracking, Wishlist management, Social reading profiles, Book statistics, OCR text scanning for notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookshelf (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookshelf (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Batch scanning feature
- 📚 Excellent for organizing book collections
- 💰 Free app with no limits
- 🔍 Helpful for avoiding book duplicates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 🔢 Inability to add multiple copies of the same book
- 📷 Limited cover image options for some books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with scanning barcodes
- Trouble accessing app after account creation

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books by author and series
- Option to filter statistics by bookshelf
- Manual page count entry
- Borrowing/lending tracking system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLIBRO free?

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

### Is Bookshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myLIBRO or Bookshelf?

myLIBRO is rated higher. myLIBRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Bookshelf averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do myLIBRO or Bookshelf have ads?

Bookshelf shows ads; myLIBRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, myLIBRO or Bookshelf?

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, and Bookshelf every 2 weeks. Most recently, myLIBRO was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bookshelf on November 3, 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.*