HeartShelf vs Uchiaru?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeartShelf
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This app lets you create your own bookshelf. Each book can record 15 different emotions, allowing you to look back on them as bookshelves for each emotion. When you want to feel happy, open the "happy" emotion bookshelf, and you'll find a wide selection of books that will make you feel happy.
Uchiaru?
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うちある? helps families, partners, and roommates share shopping lists and home inventory in real time. Recommended for people who want to: - Share household and grocery inventory with family - Split shopping with a partner or roommate - Reduce forgotten items and duplicate purchases - Know what is in the fridge, pantry, or shelf at a glance Shopping list: - Filter by All, To buy, and Purchased - Organize items by category or store - Mark items as purchased with one tap - Optionally add purchased items to inventory Inventory: - View items by storage location, such as fridge or shelf - Filter by category - Adjust quantities quickly with + / - - Manage expiry dates - Notice low-stock items with inventory status Sharing: - Create groups and invite members with a link or code - Changes sync in real time across members Customization: - Edit categories, storage locations, stores, and units - Configure reminders and notifications The Pro plan is optional and includes features such as no ads, automatic backup, and advanced notifications. Support: support@uchiaru.com Privacy Policy: https://uchiaru.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://uchiaru.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HeartShelf at none against Uchiaru?'s shown. Uchiaru?'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HeartShelf ships an update every 6 months, Uchiaru? every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeartShelf | Uchiaru? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEISUKE MAEGAWA | Hirokazu Nakamura |
In-app purchases
HeartShelf
No in-app purchases
Uchiaru?
No in-app purchases









