# OnShelf vs Readnest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readnest at none against OnShelf's 1. Readnest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). OnShelf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Readnest asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnShelf | Readnest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885517252) | [Ferran Espuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608027657) |

## What reviewers say

### OnShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onshelf/id6760916697)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnShelf Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Readnest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnest-reading-journal/id6778462572)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnShelf free?

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

### Is Readnest free?

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

### Do OnShelf or Readnest have ads?

Readnest shows ads; OnShelf does not.

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