ZenShelf vs Book Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Book Tracker
Manage your entire book collection with this app. Quickly add books, track your reading progress, capture notes and quotes, and organize your library with custom tags. Seamlessly sync across devices.
- Instant book addition via search or barcode scan
- Track reading progress and set goals
- Capture notes and favorite quotes
- Organize books by status, tags, and custom categories
- Seamless iCloud synchronization across devices
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Vox – Your Personal Book Library, Perfectly Organized Take control of your reading life with Vox, the smart and flexible way to manage your entire book collection. From adding books in seconds to tracking your reading journey, capturing notes, and saving favorite quotes, Vox keeps you organized, motivated, and inspired—whether you read for pleasure, study, or anything in between. Key Features - Add Books Instantly Quickly search by title, author, or ISBN—or simply scan a book’s barcode with your iPhone camera for lightning-fast entry. - Track Your Reading Journey Update your reading progress, set goals, and organize books by status: To Read, Reading, or Finished. Stay focused and celebrate your milestones. - Capture Notes and Quotes Save your thoughts, insights, and favorite quotes directly within each book. Perfect for remembering key moments, study notes, or inspiration. - Organize with Ease Sort and filter your collection by status, ownership, author, categories, or create custom tags for even more flexibility. - Seamless iCloud Sync Access your library anytime, anywhere. Vox keeps everything updated across all your devices with effortless iCloud syncing. Whether you're building a home library, studying for school, or curating your next big reading list, Vox puts your entire reading world right at your fingertips. — Privacy Policy: https://focusplan.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://focusplan.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Book Tracker at daily against ZenShelf's every 6 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
ZenShelf costs $0.99 and Book Tracker $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ZenShelf against 5.0 for Book Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
ZenShelf ships an update every 6 months, Book Tracker daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenShelf | Book Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaomeng Zhang | Andrea Gelati |
Customer experience
ZenShelf
Book Tracker
In-app purchases
ZenShelf
No in-app purchases
Book Tracker
No in-app purchases
