# Cassette Manager vs Shelf

The clearest difference is ads: Shelf at none against Cassette Manager's shown. Shelf also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Cassette Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cassette Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and Shelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cassette Manager ships an update every 2 days, Shelf every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cassette Manager | Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 10 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Marret](https://appshunter.io/developer/969493766) | [Shreyasi Mandal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876429395) |

## What reviewers say

### Cassette Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-manager/id6799649230)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-track-games/id6803226964)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sub | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sub | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cassette Manager free?

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

### Is Shelf free?

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

### Do Cassette Manager or Shelf have ads?

Cassette Manager shows ads; Shelf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cassette Manager or Shelf?

Cassette Manager ships an update every 2 days, and Shelf every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cassette Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shelf on October 31, 2026.

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