# TBR Book Jar vs Shelfd

The clearest difference is rating: TBR Book Jar at 5.0 against Shelfd's 4.0. TBR Book Jar also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). Shelfd's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TBR Book Jar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shelfd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TBR Book Jar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

TBR Book Jar ships an update every 4 days, Shelfd daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TBR Book Jar | Shelfd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-book-jar-reading-tracker/id6761447804/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfd-reading-tracker/id6792915143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Mayberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390482166) | [Zachary Selburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792915145) |

## What reviewers say

### TBR Book Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-book-jar-reading-tracker/id6761447804)

This app helps you decide what to read next with over 190 prompts and a customizable digital bookshelf. Track your reading progress, view stats, and personalize your virtual library.

**Highlights:** 190+ reading prompts, Customizable digital bookshelf, Page progress tracking, Reading timer and speed tracking, Reading stats and goals, Goodreads import, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (One-Time Offer) | $3.99 | per month |
| TBR Book Jar Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TBR Book Jar Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| TBR Book Jar Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Shelfd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfd-reading-tracker/id6792915143)

Organize your reading life with a charming book tracker. Log what you're reading, discover your next book with a spin of a wheel, and visualize your reading habits with personalized stats and achievements. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience with optional premium features for advanced tracking.

**Highlights:** Track current, finished, and to-be-read books, Spin a wheel to pick your next read, Organize books by genre with custom colors, Set reading goals and view yearly stats, Earn achievements narrated by an Archivist, Import libraries from other apps (CSV), Backup and restore your library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Shelfd Founders Group | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TBR Book Jar free?

TBR Book Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shelfd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TBR Book Jar or Shelfd?

TBR Book Jar is rated higher. TBR Book Jar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Shelfd averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TBR Book Jar or Shelfd have ads?

Neither TBR Book Jar nor Shelfd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TBR Book Jar or Shelfd?

TBR Book Jar ships an update every 4 days, and Shelfd daily. Most recently, TBR Book Jar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shelfd on October 24, 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.*