# Nextcloud Talk vs ShelfNest

The clearest difference is rating: ShelfNest at 5.0 against Nextcloud Talk's 4.5. Nextcloud Talk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (418 vs 2). 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. Nextcloud Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShelfNest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextcloud Talk has 418 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextcloud Talk | ShelfNest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-talk/id1296825574/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfnest/id6759811767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nextcloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296825573) | [7 Forge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874058834) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextcloud Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-talk/id1296825574)

Communicate privately with secure audio/video calls, web conferences, and chat. This app offers end-to-end encryption and is mediated by your own server for maximum privacy. It supports HD calls, screen sharing, and push notifications.

**Highlights:** HD audio/video calls, Group and one-on-one calls, Webinars & public web meetings, Individual and group chat, Easy screen sharing, Mobile push notifications, End-to-end encrypted calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 Nextcloud Talk free?

Nextcloud Talk 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, Nextcloud Talk or ShelfNest?

ShelfNest is rated higher. Nextcloud Talk averages 4.5 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while ShelfNest averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nextcloud Talk or ShelfNest have ads?

Neither Nextcloud Talk nor ShelfNest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nextcloud Talk or ShelfNest?

Nextcloud Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShelfNest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nextcloud Talk was updated on October 18, 2026 and ShelfNest on October 1, 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.*