Comparison

Playfolio vs ShelfyHub

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

Head to head
About

Playfolio

Features
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Playfolio is a game tracking and discovery platform for managing your personal library and exploring new titles. Sign in to access your library across devices and use the full feature set: Core Features โ€“ Track games using structured statuses (Played, Backlog, Wishlist, Dropped) โ€“ Rate games using a 5-star system โ€“ Write and manage reviews โ€“ View detailed information including metadata, ratings, and media โ€“ Browse trending, upcoming, and recently released titles Discovery & Exploration โ€“ View trending titles based on real-time activity โ€“ Explore upcoming releases and notable launches โ€“ Browse curated lists and themed collections Social & Activity โ€“ View a global activity feed โ€“ Follow users โ€“ Read and interact with reviews โ€“ Access user profiles with ratings, reviews, and library data Library Management โ€“ Maintain a centralized game library โ€“ Update statuses and ratings at any time โ€“ Organize backlog and wishlist for future play โ€“ Track progress and engagement over time Account โ€“ Sign in with Google and Discord โ€“ Sync your data across devices โ€“ Manage profile information and preferences Notes โ€“ Additional features and improvements are in active development โ€“ Feature availability may vary by platform

About

ShelfyHub

Features
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ShelfyHub is the app for physical video game collectors who want to finally have their library under control. Whether you have five games or five hundred, keeping track of formats, platforms, regions, and ratings across your shelf is harder than it sounds. ShelfyHub makes it simple. - Scan or add manually. Point your camera at any barcode and ShelfyHub pulls in the game details automatically. Prefer to do it by hand? No problem โ€” you can add any title manually in seconds. - Your collection, your way. Log the format (cartridge, disc, digital), region (PAL, NTSC), your personal rating, hours played, times completed, purchase date, and where you bought it. Every game gets the context it deserves. - Track your hardware too. Consoles, handhelds, accessories โ€” scan or search to add them to a dedicated Hardware collection. Add cover photos, condition ratings, and notes, or drop them into your Wishlist. - Mark your favourites. Bookmark the games you love and filter your library to see only the ones that matter most. - Built for collectors. Browse by platform, search by title, and get a full picture of your collection through built-in stats. See how many games you own, which platforms dominate your shelf, and how far you've come. - Free to start. Collect up to 30 games for free. When your shelf grows, upgrade to Pro and collect without limits. ShelfyHub is for the people who still believe physical games are worth collecting โ€” and worth remembering. ShelfyHub Pro Unlock unlimited games and scans with a ShelfyHub Pro subscription. Available as a monthly or annual plan. Pricing is shown before purchase and varies by region. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://shelfyhub.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://shelfyhub.site/privacy

Screenshots

Playfolio4 screens
ShelfyHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playfolio at none against ShelfyHub's 2. Playfolio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Playfolio versus ShelfyHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayfolioShelfyHub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSamuel HaileAntonio Moreno Valls

In-app purchases

None

Playfolio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShelfyHub

Subscriptions2
  • ShelfyHub Pro โ€“ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ShelfyHub Pro โ€“ Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Playfolio free?
Playfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfyHub free?
ShelfyHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playfolio or ShelfyHub have ads?
ShelfyHub shows ads; Playfolio does not.

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