# shelf vs TV Show Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: shelf at none against TV Show Tracker's 6. shelf also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). TV Show Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (376 vs 28). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Show Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for shelf against 4.4 for TV Show Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Show Tracker has 376 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of shelf's written reviews are positive against 81% of TV Show Tracker's.

shelf ships an update every 4 months, TV Show Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | shelf | TV Show Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf/id6738400450/reviews) | **[4.4 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-show-tracker-flickpicker/id6775147318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shortcut Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780683148) | [Whimseed Studio Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668117901) |

## What reviewers say

### shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf/id6738400450)

Organize your physical movie collection with this beautifully designed app. Track films by format, view rich details, and gain insights with collection statistics. Backup and import your library with ease.

**Highlights:** Digital movie shelf display, Sort and filter by criteria, Track multiple film formats, View rich film details, Collection statistics, Backup and import functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Show Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-show-tracker-flickpicker/id6775147318)

This app helps you decide what to watch by suggesting movies and shows based on your mood and streaming subscriptions. It consolidates your watchlist across services and provides alerts for new releases or expiring titles. Track your viewing history and discover new content with curated collections.

**Highlights:** Mood-based recommendations, Unified watchlist across streaming services, AI-powered personalized picks, New release and expiring title alerts, Track viewing history, Filter by critic scores

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlickPicker Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly — Best Value | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Popcorn | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Popcorn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Movie Night Combo | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is shelf free?

shelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Show Tracker free?

TV Show Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, shelf or TV Show Tracker?

TV Show Tracker is rated higher. shelf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TV Show Tracker averages 4.4 from 376 ratings.

### Do shelf or TV Show Tracker have ads?

Neither shelf nor TV Show Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, shelf or TV Show Tracker?

shelf ships an update every 4 months, and TV Show Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, shelf was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Show Tracker on October 25, 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.*