# shelfs vs LivePlaybackApp

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | shelfs | LivePlaybackApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/544232740) | [IHORI SYSTEM, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741225997) |

## What reviewers say

### shelfs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfs/id6446165591)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LivePlaybackApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveplaybackapp/id6497061452)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Editor (1 Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Editor (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Editor (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*