# AeroBooks vs MindShelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindShelf at none against AeroBooks's 2. MindShelf also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). AeroBooks's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AeroBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MindShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

AeroBooks ships an update every 8 days, MindShelf every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroBooks | MindShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshelf-read-and-remember/id6763793105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 85 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enzo Kaiser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847367492) | [Fawaz Alkhodier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780325514) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerobooks/id6761075548)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AeroBooks Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| AeroBooks Pro | $17.99 | per year |


### MindShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshelf-read-and-remember/id6763793105)

Organize your reading by creating a digital bookshelf. Save notes, quotes, and lessons from each book to easily revisit important ideas. This app provides a focused space for your thoughts, helping you retain knowledge from various genres.

**Highlights:** Digital bookshelf creation, Instant book search and add, Save notes, quotes, and lessons, Organize thoughts by book, Reading insights and patterns, Minimalist design for focus, Secure cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroBooks free?

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

### Is MindShelf free?

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

### Do AeroBooks or MindShelf have ads?

Neither AeroBooks nor MindShelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroBooks or MindShelf?

AeroBooks ships an update every 8 days, and MindShelf every 6 months. Most recently, AeroBooks was updated on October 31, 2026 and MindShelf on November 5, 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.*
