# Shelvd vs Enchanted Reads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shelvd at 67% against Enchanted Reads's 0%. Shelvd also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Enchanted Reads's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelvd sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and Enchanted Reads sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shelvd holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shelvd has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shelvd's written reviews are positive against 0% of Enchanted Reads's.

Shelvd ships an update fortnightly, Enchanted Reads weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelvd | Enchanted Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelvd-smart-book-tracker/id6759407922/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-reads/id6760448458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Platform Thirteen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878497050) | [Enchanted Reads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884519000) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelvd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelvd-smart-book-tracker/id6759407922)

Effortlessly log your reading progress by simply taking a photo of any page. This app organizes your library visually, tracks detailed reading statistics, and syncs with Goodreads. It also facilitates book club participation and helps manage your to-read list.

**Highlights:** Photo-based page logging, Visual book shelves, Goodreads synchronization, Import entire reading history, Detailed reading statistics, Book club features, Add books via cover photo

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus (Monthly) | $6.00 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Full Shelfie (Monthly) | $18.00 | per month |
| Plus (Annual) | $58.00 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $114.99 | per year |
| Full Shelfie (Annual) | $172.99 | per year |
| Founders (Annual) | $299.99 | per year |


### Enchanted Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-reads/id6760448458)

Transform your reading experience with a magical tracker. Log books, monitor progress, organize your library, and gain insights into your reading habits. Features gamified elements, personalized recommendations, and community connection.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress and status, Organize books with custom shelves, Detailed reviews and notes, Reading analytics and reports, Gamified reading with XP and challenges, AI-powered book recommendations, Connect with a reader community

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mage — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Archmage — Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Grand Wizard — Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Mage — Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Archmage Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Grand Wizard — Annual | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shelvd free?

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

### Is Enchanted Reads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shelvd or Enchanted Reads?

Shelvd is rated higher. Shelvd averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Enchanted Reads averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shelvd or Enchanted Reads have ads?

Neither Shelvd nor Enchanted Reads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shelvd or Enchanted Reads?

Shelvd ships an update fortnightly, and Enchanted Reads weekly. Most recently, Shelvd was updated on October 31, 2026 and Enchanted Reads on October 31, 2026.

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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.*