Comparison

YourShelf vs MyBIBLO

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

MyBIBLO

Features
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MyBIBLO ist deine persönliche Buchverwaltung für iPhone und iPad. Scanne den Barcode eines Buches oder gib die ISBN ein – MyBIBLO lädt Cover, Titel, Autor, Verlag, Beschreibung und Preis automatisch aus mehreren Datenbanken (Google Books, Open Library, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek). ---Bücher verwalten--- • Bücher per Barcode-Scan oder ISBN hinzufügen • Manuelle Eingabe mit Titelsuche in Online-Datenbanken • Buchcover aus Fotomediathek oder per URL hinterlegen • Alle Buchdaten nachträglich bearbeiten • Bewertung mit 1–5 Sternen • Persönliche Notizen pro Buch • Preis in Euro erfassen ---Leseverwaltung--- • Lesestatus setzen: „Möchte ich lesen", „Lese ich gerade" oder „Gelesen" • Beginn- und Enddatum des Lesens festhalten • Lesefortschritt in Seiten oder Prozent verfolgen • Jährliches Leseziel setzen und Fortschritt verfolgen ---Exportieren & Teilen--- • Bücherliste als PDF exportieren – mit Cover, Beschreibung, Preis und Lesestatus • Export als CSV für Excel oder Numbers • Einzelne Bücher per AirDrop, iMessage oder Mail teilen ---Suche & Organisation--- • Suche nach Titel, Autor oder ISBN • Sortierung nach Datum, Titel, Autor oder Bewertung • Statistiken: Anzahl Bücher, Durchschnittsbewertung, Gesamtwert der Bibliothek • Reset aller App-Daten über die Einstellungen und dort MyBIBLO ---iCloud Sync--- • Alle Daten werden automatisch über iCloud synchronisiert • Zugriff auf deine Bibliothek auf allen deinen Geräten ---Datenschutz--- • Keine Werbung, keine Tracker • Alle Daten gehören dir und werden ausschließlich in deiner iCloud gespeichert • Reset aller App-Daten über die iPhone-Einstellungen

Screenshots

YourShelf4 screens
MyBIBLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: YourShelf at 15.0 against MyBIBLO's 26.4. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
YourShelf versus MyBIBLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYourShelfMyBIBLO
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPeter EsserTimo Konig

In-app purchases

None

YourShelf

No in-app purchases

None

MyBIBLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YourShelf free?
YourShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyBIBLO free?
MyBIBLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YourShelf or MyBIBLO have ads?
Neither YourShelf nor MyBIBLO shows ads.

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