Comparison

Book Swaps vs ReShelvd

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

Head to head
About

Book Swaps

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Book Swaps connects readers who want to trade the books they've finished for books they haven't read yet. Instead of letting your finished books gather dust - or paying full price for your next read - swap them with other readers. HOW IT WORKS • Build your library: add books by scanning their barcode or searching by title • Browse books other readers are offering • Add books you're looking for to your wishlist • Propose a swap: offer one of your books for one of theirs • Chat in the app to agree on the details and arrange the exchange FEATURES • Fast barcode scanning - list a book in seconds • Wishlists that help matches find you • In-app messaging with swap partners • Simple profiles - see a reader's library before you propose a swap • Free to use, no ads Reading is better when books keep moving. Join Book Swaps and give every book another reader.

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ReShelvd

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ReShelvd: Trade Books Locally Turn your bookshelf into a community library. ReShelvd is a tool for people who want to trade physical books with their neighbors. Instead of letting finished books sit on a shelf, you can list them for trade and find new stories from readers nearby. CATALOG IN SECONDS Building your digital library is simple. Use the built-in scanner to identify your books by simply pointing your camera at the cover or spine. There’s no need to manually type out titles or authors—the app recognizes your books and adds them to your shelf instantly. TRADE SAFELY & LOCALLY Connect with other readers in your neighborhood to organize swaps. To keep your home private, ReShelvd uses a randomized 200-meter location offset. This allows you to see what’s available in your general area—like the Sydney Inner West—without ever sharing your exact address. READING FOR A CAUSE We believe in supporting the wider literary community. 50% of all profits from ReShelvd are donated to charities helping to improve literacy and plant trees. A MORE SUSTAINABLE WAY TO READ Trading books is a simple way to reduce paper waste and keep stories moving. By swapping instead of buying new, you contribute to a more sustainable, circular reading culture. Key Features: - Visual Scanning: Effortlessly identify and list books using your camera. - Direct Swaps: Message local readers to coordinate physical trades. - Privacy-First: Your precise location is never displayed to other users. - Local Focus: Discover hidden gems right in your neighborhood. Terms of Service: https://reshelvd.app/terms

Screenshots

Book Swaps4 screens
ReShelvd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Swaps at none against ReShelvd's 1. Book Swaps also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. ReShelvd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Book Swaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Swaps ships an update fortnightly, ReShelvd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Book Swaps versus ReShelvd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook SwapsReShelvd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB27 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMuhammed isiyokCOMMONSHELF PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Book Swaps

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReShelvd

Subscriptions1
  • ReShelvd Unlimited1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Book Swaps free?
Book Swaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReShelvd free?
ReShelvd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Swaps or ReShelvd have ads?
Neither Book Swaps nor ReShelvd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Book Swaps or ReShelvd?
Book Swaps ships an update fortnightly, and ReShelvd every 2 months. Most recently, Book Swaps was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReShelvd on October 28, 2026.

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