# Shelfless vs Readable

The clearest difference is rating: Shelfless at 5.0 against Readable's 4.0. Shelfless also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shelfless asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shelfless holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelfless | Readable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfless/id6757281772/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readable-book-tracker/id6761455478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KOOROSH KHADEMBASHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865775767) | [DAKOTA SWAIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889772461) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelfless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfless/id6757281772)

Visualize your reading history with a beautiful, interactive digital bookshelf. Move beyond simple lists and spreadsheets to appreciate your book collection in a unique, visual way, showcasing your taste and reading journey.

**Highlights:** Visual bookshelf display, Track reading history, Showcase book taste, Interactive library, Journey visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readable-book-tracker/id6761455478)

Track your reading journey with a private, ad-free app. Log books, time sessions, and view detailed stats. Discover new reads and connect with book clubs.

**Highlights:** Log reading progress, Time reading sessions, Import libraries, Detailed reading statistics, Earn reading milestones, Write book reviews and notes, Organize books into shelves, Join or create book clubs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readable Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Readable Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shelfless free?

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

### Is Readable free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shelfless or Readable?

Shelfless is rated higher. Shelfless averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Readable averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shelfless or Readable have ads?

Neither Shelfless nor Readable shows ads.

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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.*