Comparison

Bookmarko vs Shelf

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

Head to head
About

Bookmarko

Features
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Bookmarko - Your Magical Reading Companion Bookmarko turns tracking your reading into something delightful. Build a personal library, log what you read, and let Ginnie your whimsical AI reading guide help you discover your next favorite book. Why readers love Bookmarko β€’ Your library, beautifully organized, Add books, track what you're reading, finished, or want to read next. Mark favorites and keep everything in one place. β€’ Meet Ginnie, your AI book genie chat naturally to find new reads, get recommendations tailored to your taste, manage your library hands-free, and spark ideas for your next story. β€’ Reading streaks that keep you going, Hit milestones, celebrate progress, and build a habit you'll actually stick with. β€’ Make it yours, Personalize your profile with avatars and backgrounds that match your vibe. β€’ Works offline, your library is always with you, even without a connection. Bookmarko Premium β€’ Unlock unlimited books, unlimited collections, and the full power of Ginnie. Available as a monthly or annual subscription. Start your next chapter, Whether you're a casual reader or a lifelong bookworm, Bookmarko makes every book worth remembering. Download free and start building your library today.

About

Shelf

Features
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Shelf is the simple, beautiful way to track every book you read β€” and actually show it off. Most reading apps are bloated social networks. Shelf does one thing well: it tracks your reading and turns it into stats you’re proud to share. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS β€’ Scan a barcode to add a book in one tap β€’ Or add it manually β€” title, author, pages TRACK WHAT MATTERS β€’ Currently reading, want to read, finished β€’ Log reading sessions (pages & minutes) β€’ Page-by-page progress and star ratings BUILD A READING STREAK β€’ A gentle daily streak that keeps you turning pages β€’ No shame, no pressure β€” just momentum YOUR YEAR IN BOOKS β€’ A gorgeous, shareable stats card with a streak grid β€’ Perfect for BookTok and Instagram β€’ Home-screen widget with your streak at a glance PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ Your library lives on your device β€’ No account required, no ads, ever Shelf Pro (subscription) unlocks all card styles & themes, detailed stats, your animated Year in Books recap, and widgets. Free 7-day trial. Track. Show off. Read more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bookmarko4 screens
Shelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Bookmarko at 3 against Shelf's 1. Bookmarko also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookmarko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Bookmarko versus Shelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarkoShelf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size167 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdan MalkaYusuf Fuat Sarac

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bookmarko

Subscriptions2
  • Bookmarko Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Bookmarko Annual$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Supporter$3.99
2 purchases

Shelf

Subscriptions2
  • Shelf Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Shelf Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Bookmarko free?
Bookmarko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shelf free?
Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookmarko or Shelf have ads?
Neither Bookmarko nor Shelf shows ads.

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