Comparison

ManiShelf vs Anime Tracker

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

Head to head
About

ManiShelf

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I had 20+ tabs and bookmarks for manga, manhwa, and anime scattered across browsers, and a spreadsheet that wasn't pretty or functional. So I made the app I wanted: one place for everything I'm reading and watching. ManiShelf lives on your iPhone and manages your entire collection of manga, manhwa, light novels, and anime. No account, no subscription, no telemetry. Your data lives on your device - not on a server that could disappear tomorrow. KEY FEATURES: • Import your existing collections with scores and progress. Add new titles directly from the menu bar, or paste any link and the app will suggest adding it and attach the source so you can find it later. Covers, descriptions, scores, voice actor cast for anime, linked titles - it's all there. • Optional iCloud sync between all your Apple devices • Set up a custom release schedule for Manhwa and be notified when a new chapter drops. Automatic notifications for new anime episodes with no setup. Pick any notification sound you like, or none at all. • Organize your collection with tags and filters: In Progress, Backlog, Dropped, On Hold. Save your custom filter setups and reuse them anytime. Just added 8 seasons of your favorite anime? The app offers to group them under one card while still letting you rate each season individually. Incognito mode hides selected titles from the grid on launch. ;) • Browse your statistics and get personalized recommendations based on your taste. Export to JSON, XML, or CSV. Back up or share your library with friends. PS: ManiShelf isn't a reader - it's the cozy shelf where your collection lives. PPS: If you find a bug, please reach out at https://oitoana.dev/contact

About

Anime Tracker

This app allows users to track anime and manga, rate titles with half-star precision, write reviews, and share reactions. It features a spoiler-aware home feed to keep up with friends and discover new seasonal content.

Highlights
  • Track anime and manga
  • Rate titles with half-star precision
  • Write reviews and share reactions
  • Follow friends and see their activity
  • Spoiler-aware home feed
  • Discover seasonal titles
  • Customize profile and favorites
Features
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Hoshi is a social anime and manga tracker built for fans who want more than a basic watchlist. Track what you are watching and reading, rate titles with half-star precision, write reviews, share reactions, and keep up with friends through a dark, spoiler-aware home feed. Build your anime home: - Track anime and manga in your personal library - Rate titles and publish short or long reviews - Follow friends and see what they are watching - Discuss episodes and chapters with spoiler controls - Discover seasonal titles and find your next watch - Customize your profile and favorite titles Hoshi is designed for anime fans who care about taste, community, and clean tracking. Keep your lists, ratings, reviews, comments, follows, notifications, and spoiler safety in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hoshi-5zf.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

ManiShelf4 screens
Anime Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ManiShelf at none against Anime Tracker's shown. Anime Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. ManiShelf sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Anime Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ManiShelf ships an update weekly, Anime Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ManiShelf versus Anime Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManiShelfAnime Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB45 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAnastasiia SenkevychShivang Patel

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ManiShelf

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Extra Large Tip$14.99
2 purchases

Anime Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Hoshi Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hoshi Plus Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ManiShelf free?
ManiShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anime Tracker free?
Anime Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ManiShelf or Anime Tracker have ads?
Anime Tracker shows ads; ManiShelf does not.
Which is updated more often, ManiShelf or Anime Tracker?
ManiShelf ships an update weekly, and Anime Tracker every 5 days. Most recently, ManiShelf was updated on October 4, 2026 and Anime Tracker on October 3, 2026.

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