# Readfeed vs Bookshelf

The clearest difference is rating: Bookshelf at 4.6 against Readfeed's 3.8. Bookshelf also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Readfeed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookshelf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Readfeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshelf has 4.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Readfeed's written reviews are positive against 52% of Bookshelf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Readfeed ships an update every 6 weeks, Bookshelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readfeed | Bookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readfeed/id728138458/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-book-tracker-and-list/id1469372414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 65 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readfeed, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/622344161) | [Alexander Gerrese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025357379) |

## What reviewers say

### Readfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readfeed/id728138458)

Connect with fellow readers to discuss books, track your reading progress, and build a virtual bookshelf. Discover what others are reading and engage in lively conversations about your favorite titles.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Create virtual bookshelves, Engage in book discussions, Search books by title, author, ISBN, or barcode, Follow other readers, See community reading activity

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-book-tracker-and-list/id1469372414)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Book, #198 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading, build a library, and improve your habits with insightful stats and AI-powered discovery. Remember what you read with notes and quizzes, and set reading goals to stay motivated. Sync across devices and export your library.

**Highlights:** Build and manage your book library, Track reading progress and habits, AI-powered book recommendations, Take notes and create quizzes, Set reading goals and reminders, Import from Goodreads and Kindle, Sync across iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookshelf Gold (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Bookshelf Gold (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Tokens Refill (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Refill (Medium) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Refill (Large) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bookshelf Gold (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent book tracking features
- 📚 Unlimited book storage
- 💻 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Powerful search and discovery
- 📝 Detailed notes and quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, requires premium subscription
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 📚 Incomplete book database
- 🔍 Unreliable barcode scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library after updates
- Reading progress not syncing correctly
- Inconsistent behavior of reading mode and session tracking
- Search function frequently returning incorrect results

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/export data
- Implement better sorting and filtering options
- Allow customizable book covers and collections
- Add support for audiobook tracking
- Integrate with other reading apps and services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readfeed free?

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

### Is Bookshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readfeed or Bookshelf?

Bookshelf is rated higher. Readfeed averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bookshelf averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Readfeed or Bookshelf have ads?

Neither Readfeed nor Bookshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readfeed or Bookshelf?

Readfeed ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bookshelf fortnightly. Most recently, Readfeed was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bookshelf on November 3, 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.*