# MyPocketShelf vs Shelfd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyPocketShelf at 90% against Shelfd's 50%. MyPocketShelf also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Shelfd's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyPocketShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Shelfd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyPocketShelf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of MyPocketShelf's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shelfd's.

MyPocketShelf ships an update every 11 days, Shelfd daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPocketShelf | Shelfd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypocketshelf-book-tracker/id6756219544/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfd-reading-tracker/id6792915143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryon Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838367718) | [Zachary Selburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792915145) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPocketShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypocketshelf-book-tracker/id6756219544)

Easily track, organize, and manage your personal book collection. Scan books to check your library, catalog special editions, and create custom tags for detailed organization. View insightful statistics about your library's contents.

**Highlights:** Scan books by barcode, Track owned books and wishlists, Catalog special and signed editions, Create custom tags for organization, Design virtual bookshelves, View library statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Shelfd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfd-reading-tracker/id6792915143)

Organize your reading life with a charming book tracker. Log what you're reading, discover your next book with a spin of a wheel, and visualize your reading habits with personalized stats and achievements. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience with optional premium features for advanced tracking.

**Highlights:** Track current, finished, and to-be-read books, Spin a wheel to pick your next read, Organize books by genre with custom colors, Set reading goals and view yearly stats, Earn achievements narrated by an Archivist, Import libraries from other apps (CSV), Backup and restore your library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Shelfd Founders Group | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPocketShelf free?

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

### Is Shelfd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyPocketShelf or Shelfd?

MyPocketShelf is rated higher. MyPocketShelf averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Shelfd averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MyPocketShelf or Shelfd have ads?

Neither MyPocketShelf nor Shelfd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyPocketShelf or Shelfd?

MyPocketShelf ships an update every 11 days, and Shelfd daily. Most recently, MyPocketShelf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shelfd on October 24, 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.*