# Offshelf vs Reads.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Offshelf at none against Reads.'s 2. Reads.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reads. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Offshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Offshelf | Reads. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Austin Burgard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873884621) | [Ahmet KILCIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895925394) |

## What reviewers say

### Offshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshelf-focus-reading-timer/id6758603256)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reads.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reads-epub-and-book-reader/id6764821898)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Offshelf free?

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

### Is Reads. free?

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

### Do Offshelf or Reads. have ads?

Neither Offshelf nor Reads. 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.*