Comparison

LeafMate vs Offshelf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LeafMate

Features
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# Welcome to LeafMate – Your Personal Reading Companion LeafMate is designed for book lovers who want to track their reading journey, take notes, save quotes, and never lose sight of their literary adventures. Whether you're a casual reader or a true bookworm, LeafMate helps you stay organized and connected to your books. Please note: LeafMate requires a subscription to access and use the app. All features are available only to active subscribers via in-app purchase. Features included with your subscription: Track your books: add what you’re reading, want to read, or have finished. Take unlimited notes and save unlimited quotes while reading. Stay motivated with reading goals and advanced progress tracking. View your complete reading history and detailed statistics. Enjoy a clean, simple interface designed to keep your focus on reading. # How does it work? Download the app and start your subscription. Create your personal library. Add your books and track your reading progress. Save notes and quotes for each book. Review your statistics to see how much you’ve read and reflect on your journey. # Your Privacy Matters Your data stays safe and private. Only you can access your library, notes, and quotes. # Notifications Enable optional notifications to get reminders about your reading progress. # SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - LeafMate requires a subscription to access and use the app. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store Account Settings. # LEGAL - Terms of Service: https://fatihmese.dev/Terms.html - Privacy Policy: https://fatihmese.dev/Privacy.html

About

Offshelf

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
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Offshelf is the reading tracker that gets you off your phone and into your book. Place your phone face-down to start a session. Pick it up when you're done. Your reading time, pages, and streaks are tracked automatically. Import your entire library from Goodreads with a single CSV upload. Set daily and yearly reading goals. Earn badges as you build your habit. Watch your stats grow over time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a book by scanning its barcode or searching by title 2. Flip your phone face-down to start reading (or use the manual timer) 3. Pick up your phone when you're done — your session is logged automatically 4. Track your pages, set goals, and watch your reading habit take shape FEATURES • Flip-to-read — a distraction-free reading timer that keeps your phone out of the way • Manual timer — for reading on a Kindle, in bed, or anywhere the flip doesn't work • Barcode scanner — add books instantly • Goodreads import — bring your full reading history • Reading streaks — build consistency day by day • Badges and milestones — celebrate your progress • Daily and yearly goals — stay motivated • Detailed stats — pages, time, sessions, pace, and more • Shareable cards — show off when you finish a book PRIVATE BY DESIGN Offshelf stores everything on your device. No account required. No servers. No data collection. We don't know what you're reading — and we never will. Your reading life is yours alone.

Screenshots

LeafMate4 screens
Offshelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offshelf at none against LeafMate's 2. Offshelf also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LeafMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Offshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LeafMate versus Offshelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafMateOffshelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATIH MESEAustin Burgard

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LeafMate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly 7 Days Trial7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual 7 Days Free7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Offshelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LeafMate free?
LeafMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offshelf free?
Offshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LeafMate or Offshelf have ads?
Neither LeafMate nor Offshelf shows ads.

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