Book Tracker vs ShelfWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book Tracker
Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and avoid duplicate book purchases. Discover new reads tailored to your preferences with intelligent management of your collection.
- Organize personal library
- Avoid duplicate purchases
- Track reading progress
- Discover suggested books
- Camera-based scanning
- Manage physical and digital books
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Tired of buying books you already own? Discover the app that organizes your personal library, helps you avoid duplicate purchases, and recommends new books you’ll love. Key Features: * Organize your personal library: Keep track of your read, to-read, and favorite books all in one place. * Avoid duplicate purchases: Get notified if a book is already in your collection before adding it, saving you money and avoiding mistakes. * Track your reading progress: Maintain a clear record of the books you’ve read and those still pending. The following sections and features are only available with a paid subscription: * “Suggested Books” Section: Storing suggested books requires a paid subscription. * “My Library” Section: A paid subscription is necessary to register more than 10 books. * “Add Book” Section: Both the recommendations feature and camera-based scanning require a paid subscription. Benefits You’ll Enjoy: * Save money and manage your book purchases intelligently. * Discover new reads tailored to your preferences. * Keep full control of your library, whether physical or digital. Turn your library into an organized, efficient, and duplicate-free experience. Download the app now and enjoy a new way of reading! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/au/legal/internet-services/itunes/au/terms.html Terms of privacy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/dddc93bf-186e-4fdc-8fe6-de00d412dd5d
ShelfWise
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Your reading life is personal. ShelfWise keeps it that way. Track your books, set reading goals, and explore your reading habits—all without being tracked yourself. No algorithms. No social feeds. No data harvesting. Just you and your books. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Add books by scanning barcodes or searching by title • Batch scan mode for quickly importing your collection • Track reading status: To Read, Reading, Finished, or DNF • Organize with 20+ categories and custom collections • Tag books by mood, pace, and personal themes TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Set annual reading goals and watch your progress • Log current page and see completion percentages • View total books, pages read, and reading pace • 40+ achievements to unlock as you read INSIGHTS THAT STAY PRIVATE • See your top genres, favorite authors, and rating patterns • Charts for books finished and pages read over time • Reading pace projections and goal insights • All analytics calculated on-device—nothing leaves your phone PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) • Unlimited library size • Advanced analytics and charts • iCloud sync across your devices • Custom app icons • Enhanced export options BUILT DIFFERENT ShelfWise is made by an indie developer who believes your reading sanctuary shouldn't be a marketplace. No subscriptions. No lock-in. Just a fair, one-time purchase if you want more. Your books. Your data. Your terms. --- Tagline Options - "Read more. Share less." - "Your books deserve better than Big Tech." - "The book tracker that doesn't track you." - "A sanctuary for readers."
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Verdict
Book Tracker and ShelfWise are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ShelfWise sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Book Tracker | ShelfWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikel Cobian | MARK ANDREW BRIDGE |
In-app purchases
Book Tracker
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- 3-day trial$24.991 Year
ShelfWise
- Coffee Tip$0.99
- Large Coffee Tip$2.99
- Pro Upgrade$4.99
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- Dinner Tip$4.99









