Comparison

shelfs vs LivePlaybackApp

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

Head to head
About

shelfs

Listen to community radio programs up to 7 days after they air. Manage your favorite shows in playlists that automatically update with the latest episodes. Enjoy local radio content on your schedule.

Highlights
  • 7-day catch-up playback
  • Playlist management
  • Automatic episode updates
  • Cross-search by program, station, genre
  • Background playback
  • Resume playback
Features
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shelfs(シェルフス) コミュニティFMを7日間“あとから”聴ける コミュニティFMの番組を、放送終了後7日間の聞き逃しで“あとから”聴けます。再生対象は各局がshelfs対応に設定した番組のみ。お気に入りの番組タイトルをプレイリストで管理すれば、同じリストでも毎週自動で最新回へ更新。利用は無料。対応番組は順次拡大中。 shelfs(シェルフス)は、コミュニティFMの放送を終了後7日間聞き逃し再生できるアプリです。忙しくてリアルタイムで聴けない番組も、スマートフォンで“あとから”楽しめます。 ◆ プレイリスト(My shelf)の考え方 ・番組タイトルで管理:ユーザーが番組タイトルをプレイリストに追加します。 ・ジャンル指定:プレイリストには用意されたジャンルから1つ指定できます。 ・ローリング更新:聞き逃し期間は7日間。同じプレイリストでも翌週には各番組の最新回に入れ替わります。 ◆ 対応番組について ・再生できるのは、各ラジオ局がshelfs対応に設定した番組のみです。 ・対応局・番組は順次拡大中。最新の対応状況はアプリ内でご確認ください。 ◆ 主な機能 ・聞き逃し再生(7日間) ・番組/局/ジャンルでの横断検索 ・お気に入り登録/プレイリスト管理(番組タイトル単位) ・バックグラウンド再生/続きから再生 ◆ こんな人に ・放送時間に合わせづらいけれど、地元の番組を逃したくない ・通勤・家事などのすき間時間で、信頼できる“地域の声”を聴きたい 注:番組の公開可否・公開期間は局/番組により異なる場合があります。対応状況は予告なく変更されることがあります。

About

LivePlaybackApp

This music app offers advanced playback features like crossfading, looping, and simultaneous sound playback. It allows importing audio files and supports various formats, built with efficient, low-latency technology. A subscription unlocks group creation and editing.

Highlights
  • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Import audio via Music or Files app
  • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback
  • Supports major audio file formats
  • Create/edit groups with subscription
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Yet another playback app — simple, but powerful. Features: • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop, and more • Play multiple sounds simultaneously • Import audio files via the iOS Music app or Files app • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback built on core iOS technologies • Supports major audio file formats Note: A subscription is required to create or edit new groups. You can import existing groups without a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

shelfs3 screens
LivePlaybackApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LivePlaybackApp at 100% against shelfs's 0%. LivePlaybackApp also leads on device support (3 vs 1). shelfs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. LivePlaybackApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. shelfs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shelfs ships an update fortnightly, LivePlaybackApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
shelfs versus LivePlaybackApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametershelfsLivePlaybackApp
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSmart EngineeringIHORI SYSTEM, LLC

Customer experience

shelfs

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

LivePlaybackApp

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

shelfs

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LivePlaybackApp

Subscriptions3
  • Editor (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Editor (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Editor (1 Year)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is shelfs free?
shelfs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LivePlaybackApp free?
LivePlaybackApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do shelfs or LivePlaybackApp have ads?
Neither shelfs nor LivePlaybackApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shelfs or LivePlaybackApp?
shelfs ships an update fortnightly, and LivePlaybackApp every 10 days. Most recently, shelfs was updated on August 27, 2026 and LivePlaybackApp on September 7, 2026.

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