# NetGalley Shelf vs Bookmory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmory at 93% against NetGalley Shelf's 20%. Bookmory also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). NetGalley Shelf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. NetGalley Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookmory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of NetGalley Shelf's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bookmory's.

NetGalley Shelf ships an update every 6 months, Bookmory every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetGalley Shelf | Bookmory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#123** |
| Size | 24 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NetGalley, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499581599) | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) |

## What reviewers say

### NetGalley Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access and review digital books and audiobooks provided by publishers and authors. Discover new titles, download them for offline reading, or stream audiobooks directly within the app. This platform is designed for book advocates and industry professionals to provide valuable feedback.

**Highlights:** Access digital review copies, Listen to audiobooks, Download books for offline reading, Stream audiobooks, Discover new titles, Request and review books

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine for some users
- 👍 Keeps user logged in
- 👍 Audiobooks work well
- 🚀 Able to read ebooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Narration speed issues
- 🐛 Confusing interface
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🐛 Bookmarks and positions don't sync
- 🐛 No built-in dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Downloading issues with audiobooks
- Books disappearing from shelf
- Inability to remove expired books
- Inconsistent behavior when opening books

**Requested features**

- Add ability to write reviews within the app
- Improve audiobook playback controls
- Add font size adjustment
- Implement dark mode
- Sync reading progress across devices


### Bookmory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Book, #182 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, setting goals, and keeping a detailed reading journal. It offers a reading timer, calendar view, and insightful statistics to keep you motivated. Remember your books and reading journey with this all-in-one tool.

**Highlights:** Track books via search or barcode, Reading timer and progress logging, Create reading journal entries and notes, Set daily and yearly reading goals, View reading statistics and calendar, Organize books with collections and tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Very easy to use
- 🚀 Organized and intuitive
- 🚀 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Seamless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data tracking
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate book information
- 🐛 Difficulty finding/importing books

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Deleted data not recoverable
- Inconsistent book information display

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads
- Yearly/monthly reading goals
- Book recommendation system
- Deeper integration with ebook/audiobook apps
- Option to share reading progress with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetGalley Shelf free?

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

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NetGalley Shelf or Bookmory?

Bookmory is rated higher. NetGalley Shelf averages 2.1 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Bookmory averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do NetGalley Shelf or Bookmory have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; NetGalley Shelf does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetGalley Shelf or Bookmory?

NetGalley Shelf ships an update every 6 months, and Bookmory every 4 days. Most recently, NetGalley Shelf was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bookmory on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NetGalley Shelf or Bookmory?

NetGalley Shelf currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Bookmory at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*