# chapterly vs BookShelves eBook Reader

The clearest difference is rating: chapterly at 5.0 against BookShelves eBook Reader's 3.8. chapterly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). BookShelves eBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookShelves eBook Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. chapterly asks for nothing beyond the download.

chapterly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookShelves eBook Reader has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

chapterly ships an update every 2 weeks, BookShelves eBook Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | chapterly | BookShelves eBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterly/id6755092891/reviews)** | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishant Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821097071) | [CPE Verm. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863249600) |

## What reviewers say

### chapterly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterly/id6755092891)

Organize and personalize your digital book collection. Enjoy a focused reading environment with robust features for book enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Organize digital library, Personalize book collection, Distraction-free reading, Powerful reading tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BookShelves eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973)

This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** 1.5 million+ free books, EPUB, PDF, and comic reader, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud sync across devices, Smart library management, Highlighting and note-taking, Export highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is chapterly free?

chapterly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BookShelves eBook Reader free?

BookShelves eBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, chapterly or BookShelves eBook Reader?

chapterly is rated higher. chapterly averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BookShelves eBook Reader averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do chapterly or BookShelves eBook Reader have ads?

Neither chapterly nor BookShelves eBook Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, chapterly or BookShelves eBook Reader?

chapterly ships an update every 2 weeks, and BookShelves eBook Reader weekly. Most recently, chapterly was updated on October 21, 2026 and BookShelves eBook Reader on October 25, 2026.

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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.*