# NetGalley Shelf vs BookLock

The clearest difference is rating: NetGalley Shelf at 2.1 against BookLock's 1.0. NetGalley Shelf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NetGalley Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetGalley Shelf holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetGalley Shelf has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetGalley Shelf | BookLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklock-book-reading-tracker/id6741789159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NetGalley, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499581599) | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) |

## What reviewers say

### NetGalley Shelf

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### BookLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklock-book-reading-tracker/id6741789159)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymLock Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BookLock Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| BookLock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetGalley Shelf free?

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

### Is BookLock free?

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

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

NetGalley Shelf is rated higher. NetGalley Shelf averages 2.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while BookLock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetGalley Shelf or BookLock have ads?

BookLock shows ads; NetGalley Shelf 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.*