# E vs Shelvd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shelvd at 67% against E's 0%. Shelvd also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.3). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelvd sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shelvd holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of E's written reviews are positive against 67% of Shelvd's.

E ships an update every 4 weeks, Shelvd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Shelvd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sentral/id464707103/reviews) | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelvd-smart-book-tracker/id6759407922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xentral Methods](https://appshunter.io/developer/464707106) | [Platform Thirteen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878497050) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sentral/id464707103)

This application serves as an ebook reader for purchased and borrowed EPUB files, including those with DRM encryption. It offers access to free ebooks via Bluetooth in specific locations and tracks reading behavior to encourage longer reading sessions.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB files with DRM, Access purchased ebooks, Borrow ebooks from digital libraries, Discover free ebooks via Bluetooth, Reading behavior analytics, Large ebook store access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shelvd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelvd-smart-book-tracker/id6759407922)

Effortlessly log your reading progress by simply taking a photo of any page. This app organizes your library visually, tracks detailed reading statistics, and syncs with Goodreads. It also facilitates book club participation and helps manage your to-read list.

**Highlights:** Photo-based page logging, Visual book shelves, Goodreads synchronization, Import entire reading history, Detailed reading statistics, Book club features, Add books via cover photo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Full Shelfie (Monthly) | $18.00 | per month |
| Plus (Annual) | $58.00 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $114.99 | per year |
| Full Shelfie (Annual) | $172.99 | per year |
| Founders (Annual) | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shelvd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E or Shelvd?

Shelvd is rated higher. E averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shelvd averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do E or Shelvd have ads?

Neither E nor Shelvd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or Shelvd?

E ships an update every 4 weeks, and Shelvd fortnightly. Most recently, E was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shelvd on October 28, 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.*