# EdgeGra vs Shelf

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelf at every 2 days against EdgeGra's every 6 weeks. Shelf also leads on ratings volume (280 vs 65). EdgeGra's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 58%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EdgeGra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EdgeGra against 4.5 for Shelf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 280 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of EdgeGra's written reviews are positive against 58% of Shelf's.

EdgeGra ships an update every 6 weeks, Shelf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EdgeGra | Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgegra/id1658355792/reviews)** | [4.5 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **280** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angel Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658355794) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### EdgeGra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgegra/id1658355792)

Create stunning custom wallpapers with dynamic gradients and personalized borders. This app adapts to your device's notch or dock, allowing for unique backgrounds and image overlays with adjustable blur. Explore a variety of customization options for a truly personalized look.

**Highlights:** Create gradient border wallpapers, Create gradient background wallpapers, Add custom images with blur, Support for notch, dock, and custom text, Configure border thickness and blur, Dashed border options

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edgy Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Love for coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love for donuts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Love for pizza | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253)

Pin photos, text, or app shortcuts to your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Customize the appearance with themes, colors, and fonts. Access content with a tap or use Siri and App Shortcuts for automatic launching.

**Highlights:** Pin photos, text, and app shortcuts, Dynamic Island and Home Screen support, Customizable themes, colors, and fonts, Always-on display integration, App Shortcuts and Siri integration, Quick access with a tap

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shelf Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EdgeGra free?

EdgeGra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shelf free?

Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EdgeGra or Shelf?

EdgeGra is rated higher. EdgeGra averages 4.5 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Shelf averages 4.5 from 280 ratings.

### Do EdgeGra or Shelf have ads?

Neither EdgeGra nor Shelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EdgeGra or Shelf?

EdgeGra ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shelf every 2 days. Most recently, EdgeGra was updated on September 14, 2026 and Shelf on September 22, 2026.

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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.*