Comparison

BookFocus vs Offshelf

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

Head to head
About

BookFocus

Features
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Build a daily reading habit with BookFocus. BookFocus is a reading timer and book tracker designed to help you stay focused while reading. Track your books, pages, reading time, and progress in one simple app. Key Features • Reading Timer for Every Book Track how long you read each book with a dedicated timer. • Page Tracker Save your starting page and last page to easily monitor your reading progress. • Reading Log Automatically record your reading sessions and build your personal reading history. • Library Due Date Reminder Set borrow and return dates and receive reminders before your book is due. • Apple Watch Support Start a reading timer and save your progress directly from your watch. Perfect for: • Building a daily reading habit • Students and language learners • Anyone who wants to stay focused while reading No distractions. Just reading. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Offshelf

This app automatically tracks your reading time and progress by detecting when your phone is face-down. Easily import your library, set goals, and earn badges to build a consistent reading habit. All your data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Automatic flip-to-read timer
  • Manual timer option
  • Barcode scanner for book addition
  • Goodreads library import
  • Reading streaks and badges
  • Daily and yearly reading goals
  • Detailed reading statistics
Features
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Offshelf is the reading tracker that gets you off your phone and into your book. Place your phone face-down to start a session. Pick it up when you're done. Your reading time, pages, and streaks are tracked automatically. Import your entire library from Goodreads with a single CSV upload. Set daily and yearly reading goals. Earn badges as you build your habit. Watch your stats grow over time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a book by scanning its barcode or searching by title 2. Flip your phone face-down to start reading (or use the manual timer) 3. Pick up your phone when you're done — your session is logged automatically 4. Track your pages, set goals, and watch your reading habit take shape FEATURES • Flip-to-read — a distraction-free reading timer that keeps your phone out of the way • Manual timer — for reading on a Kindle, in bed, or anywhere the flip doesn't work • Barcode scanner — add books instantly • Goodreads import — bring your full reading history • Reading streaks — build consistency day by day • Badges and milestones — celebrate your progress • Daily and yearly goals — stay motivated • Detailed stats — pages, time, sessions, pace, and more • Shareable cards — show off when you finish a book PRIVATE BY DESIGN Offshelf stores everything on your device. No account required. No servers. No data collection. We don't know what you're reading — and we never will. Your reading life is yours alone.

Screenshots

BookFocus4 screens
Offshelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offshelf at none against BookFocus's 4. Offshelf also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. BookFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Offshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BookFocus versus Offshelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookFocusOffshelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjaemin parkAustin Burgard

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BookFocus

Subscriptions2
  • monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Summer Theme$0.99
  • BookFocus Premium$1.99
None

Offshelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookFocus free?
BookFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offshelf free?
Offshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BookFocus or Offshelf have ads?
Neither BookFocus nor Offshelf shows ads.

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