Shelfy: Book Tracker TBR for iOS

Displays your collection on a customizable 3D bookshelf with wood textures, decorations, and shelf arrangements that you arrange and style. Shelfy: Book Tracker TBR, by Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Murakhovskyi, runs on iPhone and iPad as a books-category tracker. It focuses on TBR list management, visual customization, and private library archiving rather than social feeds or public profiles. Designed for avid readers and collectors who prefer a calm, aesthetic reading ritual at home.

The app replaces list views with a tactile library workflow

Books are added through concrete inputs: scan an ISBN barcode, photograph a cover, or use the built-in search. The app supports one-tap imports from Goodreads and StoryGraph, letting you bring existing libraries, ratings, and shelves over in a single step. Local data persistence provides offline access so your collection remains available without an active connection; that design keeps the digital shelf usable during travel or in low-signal locations.

It supports focused sessions and capture for memory work

The app pairs a reading timer with ambient soundscapes to create concentrated reading intervals, and it offers an OCR quote capture that converts photographed lines into clean, searchable text. An AI reading companion can produce plot recaps, discuss themes, or answer questions about books you're reading, which helps learners revisit narrative details and clarify themes without leaving the app. These elements aim to support reflective study and note-taking practice.

Device requirements determine accessibility for learners

The app requires iOS 17.0 or later and is compatible with iPadOS 17.0 or later, and macOS 14.0 on Apple Silicon Macs, so it's tied to recent Apple hardware and software. Because the developer publishes for that ecosystem, cross-platform students or classrooms using other operating systems can't run the native app. The local-first design also means users keep data on their device rather than relying on cloud-only access.

Progress tracking and planning use measurable signals

Reading progress is expressed as measurable statistics: reading speed, daily streaks, and monthly and yearly charts visualize habit formation. The app keeps archives of quotes and reading history that you can consult while planning next reads. It also offers personalized recommendations to help resolve what to read next, so learners and collectors can turn tracked metrics into concrete choices about sequence, pace, and goals.

A focused personal tool for solo readers, not collaborative classrooms

Shelfy suits solitary readers and collectors who want a private, decorative place to track habits and record quotes; its emphasis on a single-user, archival experience means it does not support social sharing or classroom workflows. Because the app targets recent Apple devices, readers outside that ecosystem should expect limited access. For individual study and reflective reading practice, it provides a clear, visually driven option.