# NetGalley Shelf vs PCDL

The clearest difference is rating: PCDL at 5.0 against NetGalley Shelf's 2.1. NetGalley Shelf's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PCDL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetGalley Shelf has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetGalley Shelf | PCDL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcdl/id6748346546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NetGalley, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499581599) | [Portage County District Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825343782) |

## What reviewers say

### NetGalley Shelf

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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


### PCDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcdl/id6748346546)

Access your library account, manage checkouts and holds, and renew items. Search the catalog for physical and digital materials, including books, movies, and music. Discover and register for library programs and events.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, View checkouts and holds, Renew items, Search catalog for physical and digital items, Access digital media, Register for library programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetGalley Shelf free?

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

### Is PCDL free?

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

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

PCDL is rated higher. NetGalley Shelf averages 2.1 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while PCDL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetGalley Shelf or PCDL have ads?

Neither NetGalley Shelf nor PCDL shows ads.

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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.*