# Readnest vs Shelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readnest at none against Shelf's 2. Readnest also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Shelf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Readnest asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readnest | Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Size | 54 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ferran Espuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608027657) | [Yusuf Fuat Sarac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875744965) |

## What reviewers say

### Readnest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnest-reading-journal/id6778462572)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-reading-tracker/id6787766630)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Shelf Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readnest free?

Readnest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shelf free?

Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Readnest or Shelf have ads?

Readnest shows ads; Shelf does not.

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