# BookLock vs Offshelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offshelf at none against BookLock's 3. Offshelf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Offshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookLock | Offshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) | [Austin Burgard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873884621) |

## What reviewers say

### BookLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklock-book-reading-tracker/id6741789159)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymLock Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BookLock Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| BookLock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Offshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshelf-focus-reading-timer/id6758603256)

This app automatically tracks your reading time and progress by detecting when your phone is face-down. Easily import your library, set goals, and earn badges to build a consistent reading habit. All your data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Automatic flip-to-read timer, Manual timer option, Barcode scanner for book addition, Goodreads library import, Reading streaks and badges, Daily and yearly reading goals, Detailed reading statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookLock free?

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

### Is Offshelf free?

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

### Do BookLock or Offshelf have ads?

BookLock shows ads; Offshelf 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.*