# Shelv vs BookMarch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookMarch at none against Shelv's 3. BookMarch also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelv sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BookMarch asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelv | BookMarch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Aideloje](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840741133) | [TATSUYA TAGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886335141) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelv/id6761499389)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelv Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Shelv Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Shelv Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### BookMarch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarch/id6761997830)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shelv free?

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

### Is BookMarch free?

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

### Do Shelv or BookMarch have ads?

Neither Shelv nor BookMarch shows ads.

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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.*