# BookBound vs Shelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookBound at none against Shelf's 2. Shelf's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BookBound | Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090707150) | [Yusuf Fuat Sarac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875744965) |

## What reviewers say

### BookBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbound-reading-tracker/id6758109356)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-reading-tracker/id6787766630)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Shelf Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookBound free?

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

### Is Shelf free?

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

### Do BookBound or Shelf have ads?

Neither BookBound nor Shelf shows ads.

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