Comparison

Shelf vs Booktou

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

Head to head
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/

About

Booktou

Features
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Booktou is your book tracker, reading journal and personal library. Keep a book list of what you have read, what you are reading and what you want to read next. Record your reading time, see your reading statistics and build a daily reading habit. Book Tracking & Library Management Easily add books you've read, are reading, or want to read. Build your library using ISBN scanning, book search, or manual entry. Keep your books organized with collections and tags. Reading Streaks & Habit Tracking Keep your reading streak by reading at least 10 minutes every day. Preserve your streak, and if you miss a day you can start again. This system is a powerful motivator for anyone who wants to form a reading habit. Reading Sessions & Pomodoro Technique Record your reading time with Pomodoro or a stopwatch. Track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress with statistics. Achievements & Goals Make your reading journey more exciting! Earn different achievements in Booktou to level up and stay motivated. Book Challenges: Reach new levels by finishing 10, 20, or 30 books. Streak Goals: Maintain your reading streak by reading for 7, 15, or 30 consecutive days. Page Achievements: Earn special badges by completing 500 pages, 1000 pages, or more. Each achievement you complete takes you to the next goal. That way you not only read books but also enjoy a fun motivational journey. Personalization Customize the app to your taste with different themes. Strengthen your reading habit with Booktou, view your reading statistics, reach your goals, and create your personal library. Booktou Premium Booktou Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or yearly. It removes ads and unlocks all themes and premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.rapheldorsoftware.com/terms?app=booktou Privacy Policy: https://www.rapheldorsoftware.com/privacy?app=booktou

Screenshots

Shelf3 screens
Booktou4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shelf at none against Booktou's shown. Booktou's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price 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. Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Booktou sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.09 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Shelf versus Booktou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfBooktou
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB191 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYusuf Fuat SaracNURULLAH KIRBIZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shelf

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

Booktou

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.091 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$27.901 Year
One-time1
  • Booktou Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Shelf free?
Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booktou free?
Booktou is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shelf or Booktou have ads?
Booktou shows ads; Shelf does not.

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