Comparison

ShelfSage vs LoreKeeper

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

Head to head
About

ShelfSage

Features
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ShelfSage is a beautiful, intelligent home for your reading life. Scan any book's barcode, build your personal library, and meet Sage — an AI companion that actually knows your books. Whether you're a casual reader or building a serious collection, ShelfSage makes it effortless to organize, track, and deepen your reading experience. SCAN & ADD BOOKS INSTANTLY Point your camera at any book's ISBN barcode and add it to your library in seconds. Book details — title, author, cover, page count — are fetched automatically. Prefer to add manually? That works too. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create custom shelves to match how you think about your books: Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished, or anything you imagine. Your library, your rules. TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY Log your progress page by page. Set annual reading goals, build a daily reading streak, and watch your habits take shape on a visual heatmap. ShelfSage turns reading into a rewarding ritual. MEET SAGE — YOUR AI BOOK COMPANION Sage is not a generic chatbot. It's a well-read friend who knows your library. Ask about themes in the book you're reading, request personalized recommendations, explore an author's bibliography, or dive into a spoiler-free discussion. Sage meets you where you are as a reader. READING ANALYTICS See your reading history at a glance: books finished over time, genre distribution, reading pace, and more. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES With Pro, your entire library syncs seamlessly via iCloud across all your Apple devices. ShelfSage is free to use. Pro unlocks unlimited books, full AI access, and iCloud sync. Terms of Use: https://shelfsage-app.github.io/shelfsage/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://shelfsage-app.github.io/shelfsage/privacy-policy.html

About

LoreKeeper

Features
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LoreKeeper is a beautifully designed reading companion that helps you organize your personal library and stay motivated throughout your reading journey. Whether you enjoy fantasy, classics, thrillers, or non-fiction, LoreKeeper gives you a simple and elegant way to manage every book you read. Features: • Build your personal library • Track your reading progress • Set annual reading goals • Discover books and authors • Add books to your favorites • Rate completed books • Organize books by reading status • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark theme optimized for comfortable reading • English and Turkish language support LoreKeeper keeps your reading history organized and makes every book part of your personal story.

Screenshots

ShelfSage4 screens
LoreKeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LoreKeeper at none against ShelfSage's 2. LoreKeeper also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShelfSage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LoreKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ShelfSage versus LoreKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfSageLoreKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHARUN YUSUF FENDOGLUTugay Akdeniz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShelfSage

Subscriptions2
  • ShelfSage Pro Aylık$2.991 Month
  • ShelfSage Pro Yıllık$24.991 Year
None

LoreKeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShelfSage free?
ShelfSage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoreKeeper free?
LoreKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShelfSage or LoreKeeper have ads?
Neither ShelfSage nor LoreKeeper shows ads.

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