PIDL vs Shelfie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PIDL
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A reading application for reading EPUB and PDF files made available by Libraries using ELIB system. ELIB eReader is a generic application that is used to read eBooks which are borrowed by ELIB websites of the lending libraries. ELIB eReader supports libraries in many categories right from school, to municipal, and country library.
Shelfie
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Your digital ledger for a life well-read. Shelfie is a distraction-free, elegant reading tracker designed to curate your personal library. Built with privacy at its core and functioning entirely on-device, Shelfie transforms how you record, remember, and reflect on the books you read. KEY FEATURES The Archive: Manage your personal library with beautiful, tactile categorizations (Owned, Wishlist, Borrowed, Lent). Instant Barcode Scanner: Add books in seconds. Simply point your camera at any ISBN barcode to instantly pull high-quality covers, authors, and details from the global catalog directly to your shelf. Global Search: Don't have the physical book on hand? Search millions of books by title, author, or publisher to expand your digital archive. The Reading Ledger: Log your daily pages, track your current reading status, and set a yearly reading goal to build a lasting habit. On-Device Privacy: Your library is yours. All processing happens locally on your device to ensure a fast, secure, and deeply personal experience. Every great journey starts with a single page. Begin building your ledger today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PIDL at every 4 weeks against Shelfie's every 4 months. PIDL also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PIDL ships an update every 4 weeks, Shelfie every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIDL | Shelfie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Xentral Methods | Mehmet Tarhan |
In-app purchases
PIDL
No in-app purchases
Shelfie
No in-app purchases









