# PocketShelf vs LocalReader

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LocalReader at 18.0 against PocketShelf's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LocalReader sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketShelf | LocalReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshelf-tbr-book-tracker/id6745476834/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Klemens Strasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/889417671) | [Amit Saharana](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811364244) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshelf-tbr-book-tracker/id6745476834)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One Extra Book Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### LocalReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localreader-voice-reader/id6811364242)

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spanish Voice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| French Voice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hindi Voice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Italian Voice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Voice Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Voice Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Voice Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Languages Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketShelf free?

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

### Is LocalReader free?

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

### Do PocketShelf or LocalReader have ads?

Neither PocketShelf nor LocalReader shows ads.

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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.*