Bookmark'd vs Shelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookmark'd
Never miss a new book again with this app that helps readers track upcoming releases. Follow your favorite authors and stay organized with clear release dates for anticipated books. It's designed for book lovers who want to stay ahead of release day.
- Browse upcoming book releases
- Track books you are excited about
- Follow authors
- View organized release dates
- Stay ahead of release day
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Bookmark’d helps readers track upcoming book releases so they never miss a new book again. Follow your favorite authors, keep an eye on anticipated releases, and stay organized with clear release dates all in one simple app. Whether you are waiting on the next book in a series or keeping track of multiple authors at once, Bookmark’d makes it easy to stay ahead of release day. Features: • Browse upcoming book releases • Track books you are excited about • Follow authors to see what is coming next • View release dates in one organized place Bookmark’d is built for readers who love books but hate forgetting when the next one comes out. Subscription Details: • Bookmark’d Pro – $2.99/month or $24.99/year • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your account settings on the App Store Privacy Policy: https://spiffy-sfogliatella-4bdc9b.netlify.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shelf
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For the collectors. Take your shelf with you everywhere. Know what you own. Remember what you've read. Decide what's next. Shelf is a cataloguing app for your physical book collection. Your books, beautifully organised, always with you. Scan your books. Shelf identifies them instantly, building a visual library that looks just like the real thing - every cover, every spine just like your shelf at home. See what your friends are reading. Follow other collectors, explore their shelves, and share your own. What you can do: * Scan spines and covers to build your collection * Visual shelf that looks just like the real thing * Track reading status across your library * Add personal notes and ratings * Follow friends and explore their shelves * Feature your favourite books on your profile
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shelf at none against Bookmark'd's 2. Bookmark'd's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Bookmark'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bookmark'd ships an update weekly, Shelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookmark'd | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kathryn Craver | SAMUEL JOSEPH BEARDSLEY |
In-app purchases
Bookmark'd
- Bookmark'd$2.991 Month
- Bookmark'd$24.991 Year
Shelf
No in-app purchases
