Actionist vs ShelfIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Actionist
A straightforward task management app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It allows users to easily add, track, and complete tasks with a visual progress indicator. Focus on getting things done without unnecessary complexity.
- Simple task entry
- Mark tasks as TODO, DOING, DONE
- Visual progress bar
- User-friendly interface
- Focus on efficiency
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Not every to-do app needs to overwhelm you with complex features. Sometimes, all you need is a simple, easy-to-use platform where you can jot down your tasks, mark them off as you complete them, and start your day with clarity. Actionist embodies this simplicity, offering a user-friendly interface designed for efficiency. With a visual progress bar to keep you motivated, you can easily track your tasks as they transition between "TODO," "DOING," and "DONE," helping you maintain focus, especially if you prefer multitasking.
ShelfIt
Manages recurring bills and subscriptions with reminders and spending history. Offers Home Screen widgets and calendar sync for easy tracking. Prioritizes privacy with no bank linking or email scanning.
- Subscription and bill tracking
- Renewal reminders
- Spending history with charts
- Home Screen widgets
- Calendar sync
- iCloud sync
- Multi-currency support
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A cleaner way to manage subscriptions. Renewals, reminders, and spending history — plus Home Screen widgets for what's next. Privacy-first: no bank linking, no email scanning. You add subscriptions manually — ShelfIt keeps things organized with reminders and spending history. Billing Review: even if you haven't opened the app in a while, ShelfIt can generate charges based on your billing cycle. When you're back, review and remove cancelled items to keep your spending stats accurate. Track subscriptions, bills, and memberships — your way • Add App Store subscriptions fast with search • Or create anything manually: streaming, gym, rent, utilities, insurance, SaaS, cloud storage, and more Home Screen Widgets • See what’s next at a glance • Pin subscriptions to your widget for faster access (pinning only affects the widget display) Calendar sync • Sync renewal dates to the iOS Calendar • Each billing date appears as a normal calendar event • Use Calendar app features like alerts, search, and views to stay on top of renewals Spending history • See your full spending history with charts and a simple timeline • Understand where your money goes over time iCloud Sync • Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud Multi-currency • Track subscriptions in different currencies with automatic exchange rate conversion Privacy-first by design • No bank linking • No email scanning • Your data stays in your control Perfect for subscription management, bill tracking, recurring payment reminders, free trial reminders, budgeting, and personal finance. ------ Legal: • This application is licensed under Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/privacy-policy • Terms of Service: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Actionist at none against ShelfIt's 3. Actionist also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). ShelfIt's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Actionist asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Actionist against 5.0 for ShelfIt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Actionist ships an update every 2 months, ShelfIt every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Actionist | ShelfIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Radcliff | 皓文 郑 |
Customer experience
Actionist
ShelfIt
In-app purchases
Actionist
No in-app purchases
ShelfIt
- ShelfIt Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
- ShelfIt Pro - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access$5.99









