Comparison

PocketShelf vs ReadFun App

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

Head to head
About

PocketShelf

Easily organize your book collection and track your reading progress. Save notes, get session recaps, and start reading directly from your home screen.

Highlights
  • Organize book library
  • Track reading sessions
  • Add notes and summaries
  • Home screen widget
  • Accessibility features
  • AI-powered recaps
Features
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Track your reading. Remember what matters. Meet PocketShelf, the easiest way to keep track of your books and your reading journey. No matter what kind of reader you are, PocketShelf helps you stay organised and makes coming back to your books feel effortless. What you can do with PocketShelf: - Your Library: Add books in seconds and keep your collection neat - Track your reading sessions: See how much time you spend reading and celebrate your progress - Notes & Summaries: Write down notes while reading. PocketShelf gives you recaps of you last reading session to help you jump right back in again - Widget: Start your reading session right from the Home Screen with our widget - Accessibility: Support for VoiceOver, dynamic type and accessible fonts. Plus, you can get those recaps also in plain language - Beautifully designed: Crafted by an Apple Design Award Winner We have so much more planned for the future. To keep up to date, follow us at the following platforms: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pocketshelf.app - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PocketShelf - X: https://x.com/PocketShelfApp —— Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketshelf.app/privacy

About

ReadFun App

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ReadFun is an EPUB reader built for focused English reading. It brings reading, word lookup, translation, and study notes together in one clean experience. IMMERSIVE READING • Import your own EPUB files from Files • Download selected public-domain English classics from the Store • Customize fonts, text size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and reading themes • Resume where you left off and navigate with the table of contents UNDERSTAND AS YOU READ • Tap a word to see its meaning in context • Double-tap a sentence for sentence translation • Choose offline, online, or AI-assisted translation • Use AI mode for contextual explanations and grammar analysis SAVE AND REVIEW • Save useful words and sentences while reading • Review saved items in Notes • Manage imported and downloaded books in your Library Book import and core reading features are available to everyone. ReadFun Plus and ReadFun Pro expand online translation and AI explanation allowances. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://huoshenwenhua.github.io/readfun-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

PocketShelf4 screens
ReadFun App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReadFun App at 15.5 against PocketShelf's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PocketShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ReadFun App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PocketShelf versus ReadFun App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketShelfReadFun App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB622 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKlemens Strasser泳枚 吴

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PocketShelf

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • One Extra Book Slot$4.99
  • Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

ReadFun App

Subscriptions4
  • ReadFun Plus Monthly$2.491 Month
  • ReadFun Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ReadFun Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • ReadFun Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketShelf free?
PocketShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadFun App free?
ReadFun App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketShelf or ReadFun App have ads?
Neither PocketShelf nor ReadFun App shows ads.

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