ShelfIt vs IDoList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
IDoList
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A simple to-do app that adapts to your energy. IDoList helps you focus on what matters, finish tasks without stress, and feel accomplished every day. • Sort tasks by energy, priority, or deadline • Start focus sprints to get more done • Keep everything organized in one place • Simple, clean design — no clutter, no distractions Stay motivated, reduce overwhelm, and finally take control of your day. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/IDoList-Privacy-Policy-25123916044e80b99868ece8bb578b1c Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShelfIt at every 5 days against IDoList's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and IDoList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, IDoList every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShelfIt | IDoList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 皓文 郑 | NIKLAS NERKAMP |
In-app purchases
ShelfIt
- ShelfIt Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
- ShelfIt Pro - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access$5.99
IDoList
- IDoList Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- IDoList Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year









