Shelf vs ReadAura
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shelf
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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 youβre 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/
ReadAura
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ReadAura helps you build a consistent reading habit. Add books, log the current page in seconds, keep your reading streak alive, and watch your 28-day heatmap fill up as you read. ReadAura is built for readers who want progress without social noise: - private book library; - fast current-page logging; - flexible library search, filters, and sorting; - System, Light, or Dark appearance; - optional ISBNs for your books; - portable export of your books, reading history, and available covers; - current and best reading streaks; - 28-day reading activity heatmap; - simple reading statistics; - local reading reminders; - optional book covers or clean placeholders; - no account required; - offline-first by design; - streak protection for one eligible missed reading day; - possible duplicate-book suggestions before adding another copy; - add books already in progress and decide whether existing pages count toward today; - celebrations for finished books and new personal streak records; - Aura Plus: browse weekly, monthly, and yearly reports, explore long-term reading habits and detailed 28-day activity, see your most-read author, and estimate finish dates from your recent pace; - Free: add up to 10 books. Aura Plus: unlimited books and personal reading insights. ReadAura is not a social network or a heavy book catalog. It is a simple, beautiful reading tracker for people who want to read more often and see their progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ReadAura at 3 against Shelf's 1. ReadAura also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ReadAura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Shelf | ReadAura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yusuf Fuat Sarac | Oleh Vasylyshyn |
In-app purchases
Shelf
- Shelf Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Shelf Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
ReadAura
- ReadAura Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- ReadAura Plus Yearly$24.991 Year









