# Ebok.no vs Shelf

The clearest difference is rating: Shelf at 5.0 against Ebok.no's 3.8. Shelf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Ebok.no's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ebok.no sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ebok.no has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ebok.no ships an update every 3 weeks, Shelf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ebok.no | Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebokno/id683160171/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf/id1620828408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 81 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ebok.no AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/683160174) | [Beat Technology AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/433400941) |

## What reviewers say

### Ebok.no

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebokno/id683160171)

Access a vast library of over 600,000 Norwegian and English ebooks and audiobooks. Purchase individual titles or subscribe to a streaming service for unlimited access. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable settings and offline availability.

**Highlights:** Vast library of 600,000+ books, Purchase individual titles, Subscription streaming service, Offline access to purchased books, Customizable reading settings, Sync across devices, Import personal documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| boken | $4.99 | one-time |
| boken | $5.99 | one-time |
| boken | $6.99 | one-time |
| boken | $8.99 | one-time |
| boken | $11.99 | one-time |
| boken | $14.99 | one-time |
| boken | $15.99 | one-time |
| boken | $18.99 | one-time |
| boken | $20.99 | one-time |
| boken | $21.99 | one-time |
| boken | $23.99 | one-time |


### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf/id1620828408)

Access your personal library of purchased audiobooks and e-books. Read or listen anywhere, anytime, with or without an internet connection. Enjoy your collection without subscriptions or time limits.

**Highlights:** Access purchased audiobooks and e-books, Read or listen offline, No subscriptions or time limits, Bookmark and comment, Customize reading experience, Adjust playback speed, Sleep timer for audiobooks

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ebok.no free?

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

### Is Shelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ebok.no or Shelf?

Shelf is rated higher. Ebok.no averages 3.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Shelf averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ebok.no or Shelf have ads?

Shelf shows ads; Ebok.no does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ebok.no or Shelf?

Ebok.no ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shelf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ebok.no was updated on September 10, 2026 and Shelf on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*