Comparison

Note Delight vs ShelfIt

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

Head to head
About

Note Delight

Features
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All data stored on the drive will be encrypted and decrypted using the AES-256 encryption standard. The same encryption key must be provided every time you log into the application. The app is an open source software: https://github.com/softartdev/NoteRoom

About

ShelfIt

Manages recurring bills and subscriptions with reminders and spending history. Offers Home Screen widgets and calendar sync for easy tracking. Prioritizes privacy with no bank linking or email scanning.

Highlights
  • Subscription and bill tracking
  • Renewal reminders
  • Spending history with charts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Calendar sync
  • iCloud sync
  • Multi-currency support
Features
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A cleaner way to manage subscriptions. Renewals, reminders, and spending history — plus Home Screen widgets for what's next. Privacy-first: no bank linking, no email scanning. You add subscriptions manually — ShelfIt keeps things organized with reminders and spending history. Billing Review: even if you haven't opened the app in a while, ShelfIt can generate charges based on your billing cycle. When you're back, review and remove cancelled items to keep your spending stats accurate. Track subscriptions, bills, and memberships — your way • Add App Store subscriptions fast with search • Or create anything manually: streaming, gym, rent, utilities, insurance, SaaS, cloud storage, and more Home Screen Widgets • See what’s next at a glance • Pin subscriptions to your widget for faster access (pinning only affects the widget display) Calendar sync • Sync renewal dates to the iOS Calendar • Each billing date appears as a normal calendar event • Use Calendar app features like alerts, search, and views to stay on top of renewals Spending history • See your full spending history with charts and a simple timeline • Understand where your money goes over time iCloud Sync • Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud Multi-currency • Track subscriptions in different currencies with automatic exchange rate conversion Privacy-first by design • No bank linking • No email scanning • Your data stays in your control Perfect for subscription management, bill tracking, recurring payment reminders, free trial reminders, budgeting, and personal finance. ------ Legal: • This application is licensed under Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/privacy-policy • Terms of Service: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Note Delight4 screens
ShelfIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Delight at none against ShelfIt's 3. Note Delight also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). ShelfIt's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Note Delight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Delight ships an update every 3 weeks, ShelfIt every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Note Delight versus ShelfIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote DelightShelfIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur Babichev皓文 郑

In-app purchases

None

Note Delight

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ShelfIt

Subscriptions2
  • ShelfIt Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ShelfIt Pro - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access$5.99

Questions

Is Note Delight free?
Note Delight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfIt free?
ShelfIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note Delight or ShelfIt have ads?
Neither Note Delight nor ShelfIt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note Delight or ShelfIt?
Note Delight ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShelfIt every 5 days. Most recently, Note Delight was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShelfIt on September 18, 2026.

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