ShelfShare vs Reading Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShelfShare
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Consultez les bibliothèques de vos amis et gérez les prêts directement via la liste de contacts. La lecture élargit les horizons, et chaque livre mérite d’être partagé. Cette application facilite la découverte de nouvelles œuvres et le partage des lectures marquantes entre passionnés. Ajoutez facilement des livres à votre collection grâce au scanner de code ISBN intégré.
Reading Tracker
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Your entire reading life, beautifully organized. Bookster turns your phone into the ultimate book companion - scan any barcode to add books instantly, set reading goals, track your progress, and discover what friends are reading. No clutter, no ads, just a clean and personal space for your books. Whether you read 5 books a year or 50, Bookster adapts to you. SCAN & ADD IN SECONDS - Point your camera at any barcode and your book is added instantly with cover, author, and details filled in automatically - Search millions of titles by name, author, or ISBN - Add books manually with custom covers and details - Upload your own photos of physical copies ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create unlimited custom shelves with emoji icons and colors - Smart Shelves auto-sort your library: Currently Reading, Favorites, Recently Added, Read This Year, and more - Rate books on a 0-10 scale, write personal notes, and track reading dates - Mark books as Want to Read, Currently Reading, Finished, or Did Not Finish SET GOALS & SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Set an annual reading goal and watch your progress ring fill up - View detailed stats: books finished, average rating, monthly reading pace, and rating distribution - Beautiful charts that make your reading habits visible at a glance - Celebrate milestones as you hit your targets SHARE YOUR LIBRARY - Build a public or private reader profile - Follow friends and discover what they're reading - Get book recommendations from readers you trust - Export your shelves as beautiful images to share on social media - with multiple layouts, themes, and customization options HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS - Reading Goal widget to stay motivated every time you unlock your phone - Currently Reading widget so your next chapter is always one tap away - Stats widget to see your year in books at a glance - Lock Screen widget for a minimal, always-visible reading goal tracker FREE TO START Bookster is free with up to 5 shelves and 5 barcode scans per day. Upgrade to Bookster Premium for unlimited shelves, unlimited scans, all widgets, and more. --- Bookster respects your privacy. Your data belongs to you. Privacy Policy: https://bookster.alaikssi.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Contact us: https://alaikssi.com#contact ---
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShelfShare at none against Reading Tracker's 4. ShelfShare also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). Reading Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Reading Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ShelfShare asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShelfShare ships an update every 2 months, Reading Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on December 24, 2025 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShelfShare | Reading Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thierry MARKWITZ | Alexis Gadbin |
In-app purchases
ShelfShare
No in-app purchases
Reading Tracker
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$34.99
- Lifetime Access$69.99









