Comparison

Book Tracker・Reading Log vs Shelfd

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Shelfd

Organize your reading life with a charming book tracker. Log what you're reading, discover your next book with a spin of a wheel, and visualize your reading habits with personalized stats and achievements. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience with optional premium features for advanced tracking.

Highlights
  • Track current, finished, and to-be-read books
  • Spin a wheel to pick your next read
  • Organize books by genre with custom colors
  • Set reading goals and view yearly stats
  • Earn achievements narrated by an Archivist
  • Import libraries from other apps (CSV)
  • Backup and restore your library
Features
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A warm, unhurried home for your reading life. Shelfd keeps a quiet record of everything you've read and everything still waiting — without turning your hobby into a job. No leaderboards. No guilt for the week you didn't finish anything. HOWEVER YOU READ IT Paper, ebook, or audiobook — track them side by side on the same shelf. Audiobooks count down in hours and minutes remaining, the way your listening app shows them, so there's no maths to do when you log your progress. YOUR SHELF, ACTUALLY SHELVED Finished books stand as real spines, coloured from their own covers. Browse them as a shelf or a list, and build your own collections for classics, comfort rereads, or whatever you're hoarding this month. SPIN THE WHEEL Too many books, not enough decisions. Load up your TBR, give it a spin, and let fate choose your next read. A GOAL WORTH HITTING Set a books-per-year target and watch the arrow move toward the bullseye. Miss it and nothing bad happens. Hit it and something rather nice does. THE SHAPE OF YOUR TASTE See which genres you actually gravitate to, how you read — paper, screen, or headphones — and the quiet trends across your year. ACHIEVEMENTS, STAMPED Every finished book earns a mark from the Archivist, who keeps your records in impeccable order and is quietly more invested than he lets on. BRING YOUR LIBRARY Coming from Goodreads or StoryGraph? Import your whole history from a single file and pick up where you left off. Back up your shelf whenever you like — your library is yours, and it stays on your device. SCAN AND GO Point the camera at a barcode and the book is on your shelf, page count and cover included. SHELFD PREMIUM Read up to three books at once, unlock the Ratings Card with half-stars and emoji vibes for how a book actually felt, get the deeper genre breakdown, and build unlimited shelves and lists. "Keep reading. That's all I ask." — The Archivist SHELFD PREMIUM — SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Shelfd Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Founders Group purchase. A 7-day free trial is included with the subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joinshelfd.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Book Tracker・Reading Log4 screens
Shelfd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shelfd at 50% against Book Tracker・Reading Log's 0%. Shelfd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Shelfd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Tracker・Reading Log ships an update every 4 months, Shelfd daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Book Tracker・Reading Log versus Shelfd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook Tracker・Reading LogShelfd
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Zachary Selburg

Customer experience

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Shelfd

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
3 purchases

Shelfd

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shelfd Founders Group$59.99

Questions

Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?
Book Tracker・Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shelfd free?
Shelfd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Tracker・Reading Log or Shelfd have ads?
Book Tracker・Reading Log shows ads; Shelfd does not.
Which is updated more often, Book Tracker・Reading Log or Shelfd?
Book Tracker・Reading Log ships an update every 4 months, and Shelfd daily. Most recently, Book Tracker・Reading Log was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shelfd on October 9, 2026.

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