Comparison

Finish Line vs OnShelf

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

Head to head
About

Finish Line

Features
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You start a book full of excitement – then life gets in the way and it sits half-finished on your nightstand for months. You want to read more, but distractions always win. Finish Line was built to solve exactly that. It combines a book tracker with a focus timer so you can finish every book you start. Search for any book and add it to your reading list with one tap. Whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or self-help, your digital bookshelf keeps everything organized in one place. ◆ Track Your Reading Progress Log pages as you read and watch your progress bar grow. See your average reading speed, how many days until you finish your current book, and your daily reading streaks. Every page counts – and Finish Line makes it visible. ◆ Focus Timer for Distraction-Free Reading Start a focus session and put your phone down with intention. The timer helps you enter a state of deep concentration while you read. Choose the session length that works for you and read without interruption. Your reading time becomes sacred – protected from notifications and endless scrolling. ◆ Reading Goals That Motivate Set a goal: how many books do you want to finish this month or this year? Track your progress toward your reading goal and stay motivated. Clear goals transform reading from an occasional activity into a daily habit. ◆ Your TBR List, Always Ready Collect every book you want to read in one place. Prioritize your reading list. Never forget a book recommendation again. Your bookshelf is always ready for your next read. ◆ Reading Stats & Insights Discover your reading patterns: when do you read the most? How many pages do you average per session? What's your longest reading streak? Data helps you understand your habits and improve them. ◆ Lightning-Fast Book Search Find any book by title or author. Add it instantly to your collection with cover art and full details. ◆ Reading Log & Journal Keep a reading log of every book you've completed. Look back at your reading journey and see how far you've come. Your reading journal captures not just what you read, but your progress over time. Finish Line isn't just another book tracker. It's a complete system that combines reading tracking, a focus timer, and goal setting to help you become a more consistent, focused reader. Whether you're tackling your TBR list, building a reading habit, or just want dedicated focus sessions for your books – Finish Line keeps you on track to the last page. Download Finish Line and cross the finish line on every book. By subscribing, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OnShelf

Features
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OnShelf es tu estantería digital: organiza los libros que lees, los que estás leyendo y los que quieres leer. BIBLIOTECA PERSONAL Añade libros con portada, autor, sinopsis, ISBN, enlace web, editorial, año de publicación y año de edición. Clasifícalos por estado de lectura: leído, leyendo o pendiente. Ordena tu colección por título, autor o fecha. BÚSQUEDA AUTOMÁTICA Introduce un ISBN o el título y OnShelf rellena por ti la portada, autor, editorial, año, sinopsis y número de páginas. Sin teclear, sin errores. NOTAS Y CITAS Guarda notas de lectura y tus citas favoritas de cada libro, con número de página incluido. Todo queda vinculado al libro para que nunca pierdas una idea. CALIFICACIONES Puntúa cada libro con estrellas y, si quieres, con nivel de picante. El sistema spicy es opcional por libro, así que solo aparece donde tiene sentido. CALENDARIO DE LECTURAS Visualiza tus libros leídos en un calendario mensual. Revisa tu historial de lectura de un vistazo. CHALLENGES DE LECTURA Crea retos de lectura con fechas y objetivo de libros. Sigue tu progreso y motívate para leer más. TEMAS PERSONALIZABLES Elige entre 7 temas visuales: Apple Books, Dark Apple Books, Coral Sunset, Peach Dream, Mint Lavender, Lemon Mint y Lavender Sky. Haz que la app sea tuya. SINCRONIZACIÓN iCLOUD Tus datos se sincronizan automáticamente entre todos tus dispositivos Apple a través de iCloud. Gratis para todos los usuarios. VERSIÓN GRATUITA Usa OnShelf gratis con hasta 10 libros, 5 notas y 5 citas por libro, 1 challenge y 2 temas. Sin anuncios. ONSHELF PREMIUM — COMPRA ÚNICA Desbloquea libros ilimitados, notas y citas ilimitadas, challenges ilimitados, acceso completo al calendario y los 7 temas. Un único pago, para siempre. Sin suscripciones.

Screenshots

Finish Line4 screens
OnShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Finish Line at every 2 days against OnShelf's every 2 weeks. Finish Line also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 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. Finish Line sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OnShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finish Line ships an update every 2 days, OnShelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Finish Line versus OnShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinish LineOnShelf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMehdi DimachkRuben Gonzalez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Finish Line

Subscriptions2
  • Finish Line Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Finish Line Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

OnShelf

One-time1
  • OnShelf Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Finish Line free?
Finish Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnShelf free?
OnShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Finish Line or OnShelf have ads?
Neither Finish Line nor OnShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Finish Line or OnShelf?
Finish Line ships an update every 2 days, and OnShelf every 2 weeks. Most recently, Finish Line was updated on November 5, 2026 and OnShelf on October 31, 2026.

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