# HeyReader vs Shelfy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyReader at none against Shelfy's 10. HeyReader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Shelfy's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelfy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HeyReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyReader | Shelfy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfy-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6755626127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 39 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inversa Innovations LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580369410) | [Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Murakhovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822060947) |

## What reviewers say

### HeyReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader/id6473787825)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shelfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfy-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6755626127)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Book, #67 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Organize your personal library with a beautiful 3D shelf, track reading progress with a focused timer and ambient soundscapes, and capture memorable quotes. Discover new books with personalized recommendations and track your reading habits with insightful statistics.

**Highlights:** Customizable 3D virtual bookshelf, Focused reading timer with soundscapes, Quote and bookmark capture, Personalized book recommendations, Reading statistics and achievements, Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Book discussion and information

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription with 30% off | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $38.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $38.99 | per year |
| 10 Spines | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access to Shelfy | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access to Shelfy | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyReader free?

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

### Is Shelfy free?

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

### Do HeyReader or Shelfy have ads?

Neither HeyReader nor Shelfy shows ads.

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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.*