Book Tracker・Reading Log vs Shelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book Tracker・Reading Log
Easily build and manage your personal library by adding books via search, ISBN scan, or manual entry. Track reading progress, set goals, and record notes. Enjoy a private reading experience with data stored locally.
- Build personal library
- Add books by title, author, ISBN, or manual entry
- Track reading status (Want to Read, Reading, Read, Did Not Finish)
- Record ratings and notes
- Set yearly reading goals
- Built-in reading timer
- Private, local data storage
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Your private reading companion Build Your Library • Search by title or author and add a book in one tap. • Or scan its ISBN barcode, or type the details in yourself. • Want to Read · Reading · Read · Did Not Finish • Rating · Notes · Total pages Reach Your Goals • Set yearly targets and watch your progress grow. • Track reading sessions with a built-in timer. Private by Design • Your library, notes, and progress stay on your device. • No accounts required • Book search and ISBN lookup connect to Open Library. ISBN scanning, the reading timer, saved quotes, detailed charts and full backup require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy
Shelf
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For the collectors. Take your shelf with you everywhere. Know what you own. Remember what you've read. Decide what's next. Shelf is a cataloguing app for your physical book collection. Your books, beautifully organised, always with you. Scan your books. Shelf identifies them instantly, building a visual library that looks just like the real thing - every cover, every spine just like your shelf at home. See what your friends are reading. Follow other collectors, explore their shelves, and share your own. What you can do: * Scan spines and covers to build your collection * Visual shelf that looks just like the real thing * Track reading status across your library * Add personal notes and ratings * Follow friends and explore their shelves * Feature your favourite books on your profile
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shelf at none against Book Tracker・Reading Log's 2. Shelf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Book Tracker・Reading Log ships an update every 4 months, Shelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book Tracker・Reading Log | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZeroPlay Ltd. | SAMUEL JOSEPH BEARDSLEY |
In-app purchases
Book Tracker・Reading Log
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Shelf
No in-app purchases
