Comparison

ShelfPulse vs HetzPilot

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

Head to head
About

ShelfPulse

Monitor your Audiobookshelf server with real-time dashboards, deep listening analytics, and library insights. Manage users, view beautiful home screen widgets, and gain personal or administrative perspectives on your audiobook collection. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with direct server connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time session monitoring
  • Deep listening analytics
  • Library and server insights
  • User management
  • Home screen widgets
  • Direct server connection
Features
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Real-Time Dashboard: Monitor active sessions, playback progress, and device details instantly. Deep Analytics: Track listening time, streaks, favorite genres, and full history. Library Insights: Explore detailed server trends and collection statistics. Admin Functionality: Manage Users: Create, Edit, Delete and reset passwords for users of your server. Beautiful Widgets: Keep your listening stats visible right on your home screen. For Everyone: Full server monitoring for Admins and personal insights for standard users. Privacy First: Direct connection to your server with no cloud services or data collection. 3-Day Free Trial: Experience full functionality risk-free. Requires an Audiobookshelf server. https://www.audrabooks.app/shelfpulse/terms https://www.audrabooks.app/shelfpulse/privacy

About

HetzPilot

Features
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Manage your Hetzner infrastructure directly from your iPhone. HetzPilot combines the Hetzner API with a modern and intuitive interface. Monitor your projects and resources, understand their relationships, and access important infrastructure information wherever you are. OVERVIEW AND MONITORING • View the status of your servers and infrastructure at a glance • Explore server metrics in clear, interactive charts • Review activity and important events • Estimate monthly and hourly infrastructure costs • See associated resources and dependencies RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HetzPilot supports resources including: • Servers, images, and SSH keys • Networks and firewalls • Load balancers • Floating and Primary IPs • Volumes and placement groups • Certificates and DNS zones • Storage Boxes The server configurator presents available locations, server types, specifications, and pricing in one place. Review your configuration before creating a billable resource. WITH PILOT PRO Pilot Pro unlocks advanced management features: • Manage multiple Hetzner projects • Start, stop, and restart servers • Create, modify, and remove resources • Add and manage firewall rules • Connect servers to private networks • Use SSH and remote access • View advanced metrics and history • Access alerts and quick actions • Manage DNS, certificates, IP addresses, load balancers, and Storage Boxes SECURITY Your API credentials are securely stored in the iOS Keychain. Private SSH keys are never uploaded to Hetzner. Infrastructure changes require confirmation before they are performed. REQUIREMENTS A Hetzner account and API token are required. Creating or modifying resources may result in additional charges from Hetzner. HetzPilot is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with Hetzner Online GmbH. Terms of Use: https://hetzpilot.benouarets.dev/terms / https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShelfPulse4 screens
HetzPilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShelfPulse at 18.5 against HetzPilot'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. ShelfPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HetzPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ShelfPulse versus HetzPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfPulseHetzPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric RandallBjorn Benouarets

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShelfPulse

Subscriptions1
  • ShelfPulse Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Access$9.99
3 purchases

HetzPilot

Subscriptions2
  • HetzPilot Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • HetzPilot Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • HetzPilot Pro Lifetime$17.99

Questions

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

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