Comparison

shelfy vs Master Joiners

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

shelfy

Design and visualize custom shelf configurations using a vast library of accessories. Get inspired by user creations and easily add your chosen items to online shopping carts.

Highlights
  • Design custom shelf layouts
  • Access large accessory library
  • Visualize IKEA KALLAX/Expedit
  • Get inspiration from user designs
  • Add items to online shopping carts
  • Explore IKEA hacks and ideas
Features
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DESIGN. SHOP. BUILD. LIVE! Create unique shelf designs with the shelfy Planner for KALLAX and Expedit - easy and free of charge. IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN DESIGN IT! Use the world’s largest selection of boxes, doors, drawers and decorative items for IKEA KALLAX and EXPEDIT in one single configurator. GET INSPIRED Discover new creations on our Website and get inspired by shelf designs of other users. Find new ideas or a shelf for your purpose – whether for your children’s room, your office, the kitchen, the bathroom, or the living room. PIMP YOUR KALLAX Use IKEA hacks and pimp your KALLAX shelf with wooden frames, stickers, or furniture feet! In our blog, you will find inspirations and instructions for building your creations. SHOP ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORMS Are you a customer of Walmart, do you like to have something delivered to you via Amazon or do you love the minimalistic style of IKEA? Create your unique shelf and put your products directly into the marketplace’s shopping cart. DOWNLOAD THE APP AND START CREATING YOUR PERFECT SHELF! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: @my.shelfy Facebook: MyShelfy Twitter: @myshelfy Pinterest: myshelfy

About

Master Joiners

Features
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Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Screenshots

shelfy4 screens
Master Joiners3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Master Joiners at every 3 weeks against shelfy's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shelfy ships an update every 5 months, Master Joiners every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
shelfy versus Master Joiners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametershelfyMaster Joiners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltraMixer Digital Audio SolutionsNew Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation Inc

In-app purchases

None

shelfy

No in-app purchases

None

Master Joiners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is shelfy free?
shelfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Master Joiners free?
Master Joiners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do shelfy or Master Joiners have ads?
Neither shelfy nor Master Joiners shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shelfy or Master Joiners?
shelfy ships an update every 5 months, and Master Joiners every 3 weeks. Most recently, shelfy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Master Joiners on October 6, 2026.

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