Comparison

YourShelf vs Shelf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 reading challenge for 2024 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

Shelf

Features
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Shelf is the simple, beautiful way to track every book you read β€” and actually show it off. Most reading apps are bloated social networks. Shelf does one thing well: it tracks your reading and turns it into stats you’re proud to share. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS β€’ Scan a barcode to add a book in one tap β€’ Or add it manually β€” title, author, pages TRACK WHAT MATTERS β€’ Currently reading, want to read, finished β€’ Log reading sessions (pages & minutes) β€’ Page-by-page progress and star ratings BUILD A READING STREAK β€’ A gentle daily streak that keeps you turning pages β€’ No shame, no pressure β€” just momentum YOUR YEAR IN BOOKS β€’ A gorgeous, shareable stats card with a streak grid β€’ Perfect for BookTok and Instagram β€’ Home-screen widget with your streak at a glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ Your library lives on your device β€’ No account required, no ads, ever Shelf Pro (subscription) unlocks all card styles & themes, detailed stats, your animated Year in Books recap, and widgets. Free 7-day trial. Track. Show off. Read more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YourShelf4 screens
Shelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YourShelf at none against Shelf's 2. YourShelf also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. YourShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
YourShelf versus Shelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYourShelfShelf
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPeter EsserYusuf Fuat Sarac

In-app purchases

None

YourShelf

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shelf

Subscriptions2
  • Shelf Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Shelf Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

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

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