# ShelfIt vs Fluent Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShelfIt at every 5 days against Fluent Notes's every 6 weeks. ShelfIt also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fluent Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShelfIt against 5.0 for Fluent Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, Fluent Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShelfIt | Fluent Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfit-subscription-manager/id6736895387/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluent-notes/id6755932967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [皓文 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758115380) | [Jose Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643690946) |

## What reviewers say

### ShelfIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfit-subscription-manager/id6736895387)

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.

**Highlights:** Subscription and bill tracking, Renewal reminders, Spending history with charts, Home Screen widgets, Calendar sync, iCloud sync, Multi-currency support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShelfIt Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ShelfIt Pro - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |


### Fluent Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluent-notes/id6755932967)

Instantly capture thoughts and set reminders using your voice. This app transcribes your spoken notes into searchable text and plays back your original recording when an alarm sounds. It integrates with iOS features like Live Activities and widgets for seamless time management.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated recording, Smart audio transcription, Voice playback for alarms, Live Activities integration, Interactive home screen widgets, Offline processing, StandBy mode display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShelfIt free?

ShelfIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fluent Notes free?

Fluent Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShelfIt or Fluent Notes?

ShelfIt and Fluent Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ShelfIt or Fluent Notes have ads?

Neither ShelfIt nor Fluent Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShelfIt or Fluent Notes?

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, and Fluent Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShelfIt was updated on September 18, 2026 and Fluent Notes on August 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*