# OurShelves vs TheFlap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OurShelves at none against TheFlap's 6. OurShelves also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TheFlap's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheFlap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. OurShelves asks for nothing beyond the download.

OurShelves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheFlap has 236 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | OurShelves | TheFlap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourshelves/id6741344603/reviews)** | [4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theflap/id6792978573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **236** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harjyot Badh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793848554) | [Adrian Lockhart](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792978575) |

## What reviewers say

### OurShelves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourshelves/id6741344603)

This app offers a virtual shared living space where users can interact passively, similar to leaving notes or arranging items in a physical home. Create or join rooms with customizable shelves and interactive objects to share moods, music, and personal items with friends and communities.

**Highlights:** Virtual rooms with customizable shelves, Interactive objects like Mood Meters and Boomboxes, User profiles with avatars and 'About Me', Real-time social updates and multi-user rooms, Admin controls and user blocking, Public and private room options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TheFlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theflap/id6792978573)

A retro social app offering a nostalgic mid-2010s experience. Post short updates with photos and animated moods, interact with friends through replies and reactions, and see who's online. The feed is chronological, focusing on your community without algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** Post flaps with photos and animated moods, Reply, react, and reflap posts, See online friends and get notifications, Verified badges and trending board, Add to home screen for app-like feel, Report, block, and delete content

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheFlap Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| 500 Feathers | $2.99 | one-time |
| October Sticker Frame Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Feathers | $6.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Feathers | $12.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Feathers | $32.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OurShelves free?

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

### Is TheFlap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OurShelves or TheFlap?

OurShelves is rated higher. OurShelves averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TheFlap averages 4.6 from 236 ratings.

### Do OurShelves or TheFlap have ads?

TheFlap shows ads; OurShelves does not.

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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.*