Comparison

ShelfIt vs CompactKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

CompactKit

Features
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CompactKit helps you shrink files without overthinking it. Whether you’re sending photos, sharing videos, cleaning up PDFs, or trimming down code, it keeps things light while preserving what matters. No complicated settings, no unnecessary steps, just pick what you need and go. What you can do Image compression Reduce photo size for web, chat, or storage without noticeably losing detail. Video optimization Make large clips easier to share while keeping playback smooth and clear. Document cleanup Shrink PDFs and files so they’re easier to upload, send, and archive. Code minification Strip unnecessary characters and reduce file size for faster loading and cleaner delivery. Batch workflows Process multiple files at once, useful when you’re dealing with large sets. Smart quality presets Switch between balanced, high quality, or ultra-light depending on your goal. How it works 1. Import your files Pick images, videos, PDFs, or code files directly from your device. 2. Choose a preset Decide what matters most, quality, size, or speed. 3. Export and share Save optimized files and send them anywhere without dealing with large uploads. Why CompactKit • Simple and fast, no learning curve • Works across multiple file types in one place • Designed for everyday use, from casual sharing to developer workflows • Saves storage and time without sacrificing quality See details at https://compactkit.cc/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://compactkit.cc/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ShelfIt4 screens
CompactKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CompactKit at 15.0 against ShelfIt's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CompactKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, CompactKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ShelfIt versus CompactKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfItCompactKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer皓文 郑Quang Huy Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShelfIt

Subscriptions2
  • ShelfIt Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ShelfIt Pro - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access$5.99
3 purchases

CompactKit

Subscriptions2
  • CompactKit Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • CompactKit Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CompactKit Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is ShelfIt free?
ShelfIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CompactKit free?
CompactKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShelfIt or CompactKit have ads?
Neither ShelfIt nor CompactKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShelfIt or CompactKit?
ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, and CompactKit weekly. Most recently, ShelfIt was updated on September 18, 2026 and CompactKit on September 17, 2026.

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