BookLog vs Shelfmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookLog
Easily track your reading list and books you want to read. This app is ideal for managing collections by author or series. Scan book barcodes with your device's camera or search for titles.
- Track read and to-read books
- Organize by author or series
- Scan ISBN barcodes with camera
- Search titles on Google Books
- Manage personal library
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BookLog helps you keep track of what books you've read and what books you want to read. It's specifically designed to keep track of books in a particular series or by a particular author. Use the camera in you iPhone or iPad to scan ISBN barcodes, or search for titles on Google Books.
Shelfmate
Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and receive personalized book suggestions. This app prioritizes user privacy with secure iCloud storage and no analytics.
- Organize physical, eBook, and audiobook libraries
- Track reading progress
- AI-powered book recommendations
- Goodreads import
- Privacy-first data storage
- iCloud synchronization
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Track your books and discover your next favorite read. Shelfmate is the ultimate companion for book lovers. Keep your library organized, track your reading progress and uncover tailored book recommendations. Why Shelfmate? • Privacy first: Your data stays yours, stored securely on iCloud with absolutely no analytics or tracking. • Smart recommendations (Alpha): Powered by advanced AI, discover books you’ll love based on your reading history and preferences. Fine-tune recommendations for a personal touch. • Effortless Organization: Manage physical books, eBooks, and audiobooks in your digital bookshelf. • Goodreads import: Already have a Goodreads library? You can import it and continue where you left off Download Shelfmate and elevate your reading journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelfmate at every 3 weeks against BookLog's every 10 months. BookLog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BookLog ships an update every 10 months, Shelfmate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookLog | Shelfmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Austin Code Factory | Mario Mouris |
Customer experience
BookLog
Shelfmate
In-app purchases
BookLog
No in-app purchases
Shelfmate
No in-app purchases
