Shelfmate vs Hardcovers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shelfmate
Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and receive personalized book suggestions. This app prioritizes user privacy with secure iCloud storage and no analytics.
- Organize physical, eBook, and audiobook libraries
- Track reading progress
- AI-powered book recommendations
- Goodreads import
- Privacy-first data storage
- iCloud synchronization
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Track your books and discover your next favorite read. Shelfmate is the ultimate companion for book lovers. Keep your library organized, track your reading progress and uncover tailored book recommendations. Why Shelfmate? • Privacy first: Your data stays yours, stored securely on iCloud with absolutely no analytics or tracking. • Smart recommendations (Alpha): Powered by advanced AI, discover books you’ll love based on your reading history and preferences. Fine-tune recommendations for a personal touch. • Effortless Organization: Manage physical books, eBooks, and audiobooks in your digital bookshelf. • Goodreads import: Already have a Goodreads library? You can import it and continue where you left off Download Shelfmate and elevate your reading journey today!
Hardcovers
Easily manage your book collection and reading journey with this library tracker. Log your books, monitor your progress, and keep your reading organized.
- Book collection tracking
- Reading progress monitoring
- Digital library management
- Simple interface
- Organized reading log
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Hardcovers helps you track your book collection and reading progress in one simple library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hardcovers at 15.0 against Shelfmate's 18.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shelfmate | Hardcovers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Mouris | LEE ROBERT CAMPBELL |
Customer experience
Shelfmate
Hardcovers
In-app purchases
Shelfmate
No in-app purchases
Hardcovers
No in-app purchases
