Comparison

bookiboo vs TypeShelf

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

Head to head
About

bookiboo

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With bookiboo you can look at your library at one place. It does not matter if you own the book physically or have it in any of the big book apps out there. You can create groups like 'Favorite Books'. A book can have different read states: In Wishlist, Not read, In progress, Read. You can filter books and search them really quick.

About

TypeShelf

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Keep your customer replies ready. Save the answers you send again and again — shipping questions, opening hours, quotes, booking links, follow-ups — then switch to the TypeShelf keyboard and tap a reply to insert it, in any app where you type. TYPE ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE • Tap a saved reply from the keyboard to insert it • Pin favorites and jump back to your recent replies • Create text and image snippets • Organize replies with custom tags and quick filters • Search, reorder, import, export, and share your collection PERSONALIZE EVERY MESSAGE • Fill-in fields ask for a name, option, date, or time before the reply goes in • My details: save your business name, booking link, or signature once and reuse it in any reply • Magic Variables add live dates, times, clipboard content, cursor placement, or a random option START IN MINUTES Choose a ready-made reply pack or write your own. Your first replies are on the keyboard in a few taps. SEE THE TIME YOU SAVE Review usage statistics, find your most-used replies, and run the typing test for a more personal time-saved estimate. QUICK SETUP 1. Create or choose your replies. 2. Add TypeShelf in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. 3. Switch to the TypeShelf keyboard in any app and tap a reply to insert it. iOS requires Allow Full Access so the keyboard can read the reply library shared by the main app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

bookiboo4 screens
TypeShelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TypeShelf at fortnightly against bookiboo's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. bookiboo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bookiboo ships an update every 4 months, TypeShelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
bookiboo versus TypeShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbookibooTypeShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik KolbNikolai Rodionov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

bookiboo

One-time1
  • bookiboo Pro$3.99
4 purchases

TypeShelf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is bookiboo free?
bookiboo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do bookiboo or TypeShelf have ads?
Neither bookiboo nor TypeShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bookiboo or TypeShelf?
bookiboo ships an update every 4 months, and TypeShelf fortnightly. Most recently, bookiboo was updated on November 8, 2026 and TypeShelf on November 12, 2026.

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