medienprofile vs YourShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
medienprofile
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Stöbern und bestellen: Mit der medienprofile-App können Mitarbeiter*innen Katholischer Öffentlicher Büchereien aus dem Bereich des Borromäusvereins die Rezensionen der medienprofile-Ausgaben sichten, Titel auswählen und über den gemeinsamen Warenkorb des Teams bestellen. Die App bietet Zugriff auf alle online verfügbaren medienprofile-Rezensionen. Funktionen: - Stöbern in der jeweils aktuellen oder in älteren Ausgaben - Filtern (u.a. Systematik, Interessenkreis, Altersangabe), sortieren (u.a. Autor, Jahr) - Ein gemeinsamer Login pro Bücherei-Team - Ein gemeinsamer Warenkorb, der zwischen den Geräten der Teammitglieder synchronisiert wird - Bestellung online oder - Export der Titeldaten in eine Datei, die über alle Kommunikationsapps auf Ihrem Handy geteilt werden kann. - Die Bestellung wird durch den Klick auf einen Link in einer Bestätigungs-E-Mail autorisiert, sodass nur eine Person aus dem Team eine Bestellung wirksam abschicken kann. Voraussetzungen: - Den vollen Funktionsumfang können nur Büchereien aus dem Bereich des Borromäusvereins nutzen. - Zugangsdaten gibt es über den Bereich „Profil“ in der App medienprofile ist ein Besprechungsdienst für den Bestandsaufbau Katholischer Öffentlicher Büchereien. Im Jahr veröffentlichen wir in Zusammenarbeit mit dem in Bayern tätigen Sankt Michaelsbund ca. 3.500 Rezensionen. Die gedruckte Ausgabe des Besprechungskatalogs erscheint vierteljährlich und wird den KÖBs als Hilfsmittel für die Bestandsentwicklung zur Verfügung gestellt.
YourShelf
This app helps you discover your next favorite book through a playful swipe-based discovery mode. Organize your reading list, track your progress, and connect with a community of readers to share reviews and discussions.
- Swipe-based book discovery
- Personal reading library organization
- Barcode scanner for easy book addition
- Track current, to-read, and read books
- Set and track yearly reading goals
- Community feed and book reviews
- Comment and discuss with friends
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YourShelf: The Social Home for Your Reading Life. Imagine if Merlin himself recommended books to you, and the Library of Alexandria fit in your pocket. Welcome to YourShelf – the app that blends your personal reading tracking with a vibrant community. Ever asked yourself: "What should I read next?" or "What was that book my friend recommended?". YourShelf is the answer. Playful Discovery with a Swipe Discovering your next reading adventure has never been easier! Our new Explore Mode learns from your taste. Swipe Right: "Want to read!" – Instantly added to your Todo list. Swipe Down: "Already read!" – Added to your library, ready for your review. Swipe Left: "Not for me." – We'll refine our recommendations for you. Say goodbye to boring lists. Find books that excite you in seconds. Your Personal Library Organize your entire collection in one place. Barcode Scanner: Add books instantly by scanning their ISBN. Track & Sort: Keep track of what you've read, what you're currently reading, and what's up next. Yearly Goals: Set your yearly reading challenge and watch your progress with beautiful charts. Join the Community Reading doesn't have to be solitary! Feed: See what your friends are reading and rating in real-time. Reviews: Write your own thoughts or read reviews from others. Our smart language detection lets you browse content in English or German seamlessly. Discuss: Comment on reviews, like posts, and chat about your favorite plot twists. Premium Design & Privacy Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Beautiful Typography: Browsing is a joy with premium fonts like Pangram and Archia. Cover Art Focus: We put book covers front and center. Privacy First: Your data is yours. You decide who sees your profile. Whether you read one book a year or one a week – YourShelf is your companion. Ask Merlin, the dust bunnies, or the Oracle (yes, we like to have fun!) and find your next story. Download YourShelf today and start your next chapter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YourShelf at every 3 weeks against medienprofile's every 42 months. medienprofile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
medienprofile ships an update every 42 months, YourShelf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | medienprofile | YourShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Borromäusverein e.V. | Peter Esser |
In-app purchases
medienprofile
No in-app purchases
YourShelf
No in-app purchases









