Every book you own, one scan at a time.
Shelfi is a cozy little home for your physical library. Scan a cover to add a book, keep every series in order, and find your next read on the shelves you already have.
Free to download for iPhone. Shelfi Plus starts with a 2-week free trial.
Your whole library, in your pocket
Made for people whose books live on real shelves, in stacks by the bed and in boxes waiting for a bookcase.
Point at a cover. That's it.
Hold a book in your hand or lay it on the table and point your camera at the front cover. Shelfi captures it on its own and works out the title, author and series.
- Add from a photo you already took
- Or search by title or ISBN
- Mark it read and rate it before it even hits the shelf
Know what's next, and what's missing.
Every series and author gets a checklist of what you own, what comes next and what's not on your shelf yet. No more buying book three twice.
- See your progress through each series
- Browse more by authors you love
Tell it your mood. It finds a book you already own.
Something cozy with found family? A fast thriller for a flight? Describe what you're in the mood for and Shelfi suggests a book from your own library, so your to-read pile finally gets some love.
- Only show books you haven't read yet
- One-tap nudges when you can't decide
Ratings, read status and the details that matter.
Give each book half-star ratings, mark what you've read, and keep track of special editions and duplicate copies, so the signed hardcover and the beat-up paperback both get their due.
- Half-star ratings
- Special editions and duplicate copies
- “More like this” suggestions
Everything in one place
Scan covers
Auto-captures the front cover and identifies title, author and series.
Add from a photo
Already snapped a picture of a book? Add it from your photos.
Search by title or ISBN
Find any book by its title or the ISBN on the back.
Series & author checklists
What you own, what's next and what's missing.
Picks from your shelves
Share your mood; get a recommendation you already own.
Read status & half stars
Mark what you've read and rate it down to the half star.
Special editions & duplicates
Keep track of special editions and every extra copy.
Wishlist
Save books you want for your shelves next.
A library goal
Watch your progress toward the library you're building.
No passwords
Sign in with Apple, Google, or a code sent to your email.
Shelfi is a small, independent app. Duncan built it for his wife, Brittney, so every book on her shelves would have a home in her pocket, too.
Made with love for one very good library.Free to download. Plus when you're ready.
Shelfi Plus
Plus unlocks scanning, search and recommendations, with generous daily fair-use limits.
- Scan covers to add books
- Search by title or ISBN
- Picks from your own shelves
Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in iPhone Settings or in Shelfi → Settings → Manage subscription. See Terms.
Your shelves are yours
No ads, no tracking across apps or websites, and your data is never sold. Delete your account any time from Settings. Read the privacy policy.