# Shelfable vs Cosy Case

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosy Case at 57% against Shelfable's 0%. Cosy Case also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (105 vs 1). Shelfable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cosy Case sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shelfable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cosy Case holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosy Case has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shelfable's written reviews are positive against 57% of Cosy Case's.

Shelfable ships an update every 5 days, Cosy Case every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelfable | Cosy Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfable/id6740754533/reviews) | **[4.6 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosy-case-digital-bookshelf/id6747253733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **105** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frederick Andersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766765116) | [Griffin Ciluffo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801506442) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelfable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfable/id6740754533)

Effortlessly manage your book collection with barcode scanning and smart organization. Track reading progress and access detailed book information to find your next read faster.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for instant cataloging, Custom organization by room and shelf, Reading progress tracking, Access book metadata, Handles large collections

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cosy Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosy-case-digital-bookshelf/id6747253733)

Organize your reading life with a visually appealing digital bookshelf. Track books, write reviews, and earn badges for reading achievements. Share your collection and discover what others are reading.

**Highlights:** Build a digital bookshelf with real book spines, Track reads, reviews, and ratings, Earn reading milestone badges, Share and explore book collections, Customize bookshelf appearance

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosy Case Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Cosy Case Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 300 Buttons | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 Buttons | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Buttons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shelfable free?

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

### Is Cosy Case free?

Cosy Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shelfable or Cosy Case?

Cosy Case is rated higher. Shelfable averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cosy Case averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.

### Do Shelfable or Cosy Case have ads?

Neither Shelfable nor Cosy Case shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shelfable or Cosy Case?

Shelfable ships an update every 5 days, and Cosy Case every 6 days. Most recently, Shelfable was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cosy Case on October 21, 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.*