# NetGalley Shelf vs SwipeLit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NetGalley Shelf at 87 against SwipeLit's 1. NetGalley Shelf also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.1 for NetGalley Shelf against 2.0 for SwipeLit. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of NetGalley Shelf's written reviews are positive against 0% of SwipeLit's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetGalley Shelf | SwipeLit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipelit/id6758277908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **19.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NetGalley, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499581599) | [Michael Cadenhead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652539580) |

## What reviewers say

### NetGalley Shelf

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

**Currently charting:** #158 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


### SwipeLit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipelit/id6758277908)

Discover your next favorite book with a fun, intuitive swiping interface. Quickly decide on books by swiping left to pass, right to add to your wishlist, or up if you've already read it. Access detailed book information and filter by various criteria.

**Highlights:** Tinder-style book swiping, TBR wishlist management, Detailed book information, Smart filtering by genre, mood, author, High-quality book covers, Private discovery experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetGalley Shelf free?

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

### Is SwipeLit free?

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

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

NetGalley Shelf is rated higher. NetGalley Shelf averages 2.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SwipeLit averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetGalley Shelf or SwipeLit have ads?

Neither NetGalley Shelf nor SwipeLit 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.*