ShelfMateApp vs ZenShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShelfMateApp
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ShelfMate is a convenient mobile app designed to enhance your reading experience. With ShelfMate, you can easily search for your favorite books and seamlessly open them in iBooks. Enjoy quick access to your personal library and dive into your preferred titles with just a few taps. Best of all, ShelfMate prioritizes your privacy, as it doesn't collect any personal data or track your reading habits. Experience a hassle-free way to discover and enjoy your books with ShelfMate.
ZenShelf
Track your reading journey with a minimalist book organizer. Easily add books via barcode scan or import, and view your library in a clean grid. Capture thoughts, share shelves, and sync across devices.
- Barcode scanning for book addition
- Import books from Goodreads
- Sleek grid view library
- Organize into reading, to-read, done
- Write book reviews
- Share curated shelves
- iCloud sync across devices
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Rediscover your love for books with ZenShelf, the minimalist book tracker you've been waiting for. Inspired by the simplicity of scanning an ISBN and instantly seeing your library flourish, ZenShelf cuts through the clutter of overwhelming lists and noisy popups to offer an intuitive, visually delightful experience. Effortlessly add books by scanning barcodes, importing from Goodreads, or simply entering titles and authors. Your personal library comes alive in a sleek grid view, neatly organized into reading, to-read, and done sections. Capture your thoughts in immersive reviews, share your curated shelves, or quickly update your reading status with a simple tap. ZenShelf syncs seamlessly across your iPhone and iPad via iCloud, ensuring your bookshelf is always in your pocket. Embrace the joy of tracking your reading journey—minus the distractions. ZenShelf: Beautiful. Minimal. Yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ShelfMateApp at Free against ZenShelf's $0.99. ShelfMateApp also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
ShelfMateApp is free to download; ZenShelf costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ShelfMateApp | ZenShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enes Ozturk | Shaomeng Zhang |
In-app purchases
ShelfMateApp
No in-app purchases
ZenShelf
No in-app purchases
