Comparison

Nextcloud Talk vs PDF Shelf

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

Head to head
About

Nextcloud Talk

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
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Use Nextcloud Talk to have one-on-one or group audio or video calls, create or join web conferences and send chat messages. All communication is fully encrypted and mediated by your own server, providing the highest degree of privacy possible. Nextcloud Talk is easy to use and will always be completely free! Nextcloud Talk supports: * HD (H.264) audio/video calls * Group and one-on-one calls * Webinars & public web meetings * Individual and group chat * Easy screen sharing * Mobile call & chat push notifications * Integration in Nextcloud Files and Nextcloud Groupware * Fully on-premise, 100% open source * End-to-end Encrypted calls * Scaling to millions of users * SIP gate: dial in by phone The Nextcloud Talk app requires a Nextcloud Talk server to function. Nextcloud is a private, self-hosted file sync and communication platform, designed to put you back in control over your data. It runs on a server of your choice, be it at home, at a service provider or in your enterprise, and gives you access to your documents, calendars, contacts, email and other data. You can share with others even across different Nextcloud servers and work together on documents. Nextcloud is fully open source, giving you the option to extend them for your own use, participate in their development or simply verify they do what we promise. Millions of users use Nextcloud daily at businesses and homes around the world. Business users rely on the professional support of Nextcloud GmbH, making sure they have a fully supported, enterprise-ready platform for productivity and collaboration, fully under control of their IT department.

About

PDF Shelf

Features
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PDFShelf is the #1 PDF reader and reading tracker app that transforms your documents into a beautiful digital bookshelf — and turns reading into a daily habit you'll love. Whether you're a student managing academic papers, a professional organizing work documents, or a book lover tracking your reading goals, PDFShelf gives you everything in one elegant, powerful app. --- YOUR BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL LIBRARY Import any PDF, Word document (DOCX/DOC), or image and watch it appear on a stunning virtual bookshelf with colorful spines. Organize your entire reading collection at a glance — just like a real bookshelf, but smarter. - PDF reader with dark mode, sepia mode & night reading theme - Word document viewer — open DOCX and DOC files instantly - Organize books into 16+ built-in categories: Academic, Work, Science, Photography & more - Create unlimited custom categories to match your life - Search your entire library in seconds - Beautiful shelf view or clean grid view — your choice --- POWERFUL PDF READER & DOCUMENT VIEWER Read your documents with a feature-rich viewer built for focus and comfort: - Full PDF reader with smooth page scrolling and zoom - Built-in text search with highlighting — find anything instantly - Dark mode, sepia mode, and normal reading themes - Screen brightness control for comfortable night reading - PDF table of contents navigation - Highlight text and add sticky notes with color-coded annotations - Auto-saves your page and reading progress every session --- BUILD A READING STREAK & REACH YOUR GOALS The reading habit tracker that keeps you consistent: - Daily reading goal — set your target in minutes and crush it every day - Reading streak counter — track consecutive reading days and beat your best - Streak protection and milestone badges to keep you motivated - "Continue Reading" carousel — jump back into any book with one tap - Smart reading reminders — schedule notifications on specific days and times - Never lose your reading momentum --- DEEP READING STATISTICS & ANALYTICS Know your reading habits better than ever: - Total reading time across your entire library - 7-day bar chart and 30-day reading heatmap (like GitHub for books) - Books finished, in progress, and not started at a glance - Reading pace: average daily reading over 7 days and 30 days - Time spent per category — see where you focus most - Top books ranked by time read - Reading history preserved even for deleted books - Set and monitor daily reading goals with progress tracking --- NOTES, HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOTATIONS Capture your thoughts as you read: - Write and save personal notes for any book - Create color-coded sticky note stickers on any page - Export your highlights and notes - Your annotations are private and stored locally on your device --- SMART READING REMINDERS Build the reading habit with intelligent reminders: - Schedule recurring reading reminders for any book - Choose specific days of the week and exact times - Tap the notification to open exactly where you left off - Never forget to read again PERFECT FOR: - Students tracking academic reading and research papers - Professionals organizing work documents and reports - Book lovers building a daily reading habit - Language learners reading PDFs and study materials - Writers and researchers managing reference documents - Anyone who wants to read more and procrastinate less WHY READERS LOVE PDFSHELF: - No cloud required — your books and data stay private on your device - Import from Files app, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any source - Dark, beautiful design that's easy on the eyes - Works offline — read anywhere, no internet needed - Lightweight and fast — no bloat, just reading - Free to download with an optional Pro upgrade THE READING HABIT TRACKER FOR SERIOUS READERS. PDFShelf supports: PDF, DOCX, DOC, and image files. Reading data is stored locally on your device.

Screenshots

Nextcloud Talk4 screens
PDF Shelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextcloud Talk at none against PDF Shelf's 3. 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. PDF Shelf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nextcloud Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nextcloud Talk versus PDF Shelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextcloud TalkPDF Shelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (451 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings451 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextcloud GmbHYoussef Bouhouch

In-app purchases

None

Nextcloud Talk

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Shelf

Subscriptions2
  • PDFShelf Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PDFShelf Pro — Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Documents Shelf Life time$49.99

Questions

Is Nextcloud Talk free?
Nextcloud Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Shelf free?
PDF Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nextcloud Talk or PDF Shelf have ads?
Neither Nextcloud Talk nor PDF Shelf shows ads.

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