Comparison

MoeList vs ManiShelf

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

Head to head
About

MoeList

Features
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MoeList is an unofficial MAL (MyAnimeList) client, with this app you can easily track, rate, organize and discover new Anime & Manga.

About

ManiShelf

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I had 20+ tabs and bookmarks for manga, manhwa, and anime scattered across browsers, and a spreadsheet that wasn't pretty or functional. So I made the app I wanted: one place for everything I'm reading and watching. ManiShelf lives on your iPhone and manages your entire collection of manga, manhwa, light novels, and anime. No account, no subscription, no telemetry. Your data lives on your device - not on a server that could disappear tomorrow. KEY FEATURES: โ€ข Import your existing collections with scores and progress. Add new titles directly from the menu bar, or paste any link and the app will suggest adding it and attach the source so you can find it later. Covers, descriptions, scores, voice actor cast for anime, linked titles - it's all there. โ€ข Optional iCloud sync between all your Apple devices โ€ข Set up a custom release schedule for Manhwa and be notified when a new chapter drops. Automatic notifications for new anime episodes with no setup. Pick any notification sound you like, or none at all. โ€ข Organize your collection with tags and filters: In Progress, Backlog, Dropped, On Hold. Save your custom filter setups and reuse them anytime. Just added 8 seasons of your favorite anime? The app offers to group them under one card while still letting you rate each season individually. Incognito mode hides selected titles from the grid on launch. ;) โ€ข Browse your statistics and get personalized recommendations based on your taste. Export to JSON, XML, or CSV. Back up or share your library with friends. PS: ManiShelf isn't a reader - it's the cozy shelf where your collection lives. PPS: If you find a bug, please reach out at https://oitoana.dev/contact

Screenshots

MoeList4 screens
ManiShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoeList at none against ManiShelf's 4. ManiShelf's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ManiShelf sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MoeList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoeList ships an update every 2 months, ManiShelf weekly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
MoeList versus ManiShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoeListManiShelf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS18.218.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size67 MB5 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAxel LopezAnastasiia Senkevych

In-app purchases

None

MoeList

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ManiShelf

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Extra Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is MoeList free?
MoeList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManiShelf free?
ManiShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoeList or ManiShelf have ads?
Neither MoeList nor ManiShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoeList or ManiShelf?
MoeList ships an update every 2 months, and ManiShelf weekly. Most recently, MoeList was updated on October 4, 2026 and ManiShelf on October 4, 2026.

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