# Bookshelf vs Random Book

The clearest difference is rating: Bookshelf at 4.8 against Random Book's 2.0. Bookshelf also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 1) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). Random Book's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Bookshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshelf has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshelf | Random Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-book-book-picker/id6743449027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [SquidBit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464032273) | [CAN EMRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784215011) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshelf

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Random Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-book-book-picker/id6743449027)

Struggling to find your next read? This app offers random book recommendations across a wide range of categories, from popular titles to hidden gems. Discover new stories tailored to your mood and interests with just a tap.

**Highlights:** Random book recommendations, Discover books by category, Popular and bestseller lists, Wide range of genres, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookshelf free?

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

### Is Random Book free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookshelf or Random Book?

Bookshelf is rated higher. Bookshelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Random Book averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bookshelf or Random Book have ads?

Bookshelf shows ads; Random Book does not.

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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.*