Shelflife is built for readers who want to remember both the books they read and the physical copies they own. Users can scan an ISBN, record where a book is stored, and note its edition, condition, price, or lending status. Each reread can have its own journal entry, with sessions, page progress, quotes, and notes. Photos and personal moments can be attached to a book, and the app can summarize a year’s reading and library value. The developer says the library works offline without an account and can be exported as a ZIP backup. The listing does not clearly explain pricing or in-app purchases. It is more detailed than a simple reading list, which may mean more setup for readers with a small collection.
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Shelflife: Book Journal
A private book journal for tracking physical copies, shelf locations, lending, rereads, quotes, and reading memories.
By Ho Van DaiReleased 2026/07/22No ratings yetOfficial store informationPublished 2026/11/04Checked 2026-11-04
Overview
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The useful details.
What it does
- Catalogs paper books by ISBN and tracks their physical shelf or storage location.
- Logs rereads, reading sessions, progress, notes, and page-linked quotes.
- Tracks lending and attaches photos or memories to individual copies.
A good fit for
- Readers who maintain a physical home library and lend books to others.
- People who want a journal for rereads, quotes, and book-related memories.
Worth knowing
- Designed around physical books and detailed cataloging; pricing and purchase terms are not clearly stated in the listing.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Shelflife: Book Journal used for?
A private book journal for tracking physical copies, shelf locations, lending, rereads, quotes, and reading memories.
What can you do with Shelflife: Book Journal?
Catalogs paper books by ISBN and tracks their physical shelf or storage location. Logs rereads, reading sessions, progress, notes, and page-linked quotes. Tracks lending and attaches photos or memories to individual copies.
Who is Shelflife: Book Journal designed for?
Readers who maintain a physical home library and lend books to others. People who want a journal for rereads, quotes, and book-related memories.
What should you know before downloading Shelflife: Book Journal?
Designed around physical books and detailed cataloging; pricing and purchase terms are not clearly stated in the listing.
Does Shelflife: Book Journal include paid features?
The reviewed listing does not confirm current in-app purchase options.
Which platforms support Shelflife: Book Journal?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-04.
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