PDF Shelf – Doc & File Manager
Reader, Organizer & Library
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Drowning in PDFs & documents? PDFShelf organizes everything on one beautiful shelf so you can focus on reading, not searching.
PDFShelf is the #1 PDF reader and reading tracker app that transforms your documents into a beautiful digital bookshelf — and turns reading into a daily habit you'll love.
Whether you're a student managing academic papers, a professional organizing work documents, or a book lover tracking your reading goals, PDFShelf gives you everything in one elegant, powerful app.
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YOUR BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL LIBRARY
Import any PDF, Word document (DOCX/DOC), or image and watch it appear on a stunning virtual bookshelf with colorful spines. Organize your entire reading collection at a glance — just like a real bookshelf, but smarter.
- PDF reader with dark mode, sepia mode & night reading theme
- Word document viewer — open DOCX and DOC files instantly
- Organize books into 16+ built-in categories: Academic, Work, Science, Photography & more
- Create unlimited custom categories to match your life
- Search your entire library in seconds
- Beautiful shelf view or clean grid view — your choice
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POWERFUL PDF READER & DOCUMENT VIEWER
Read your documents with a feature-rich viewer built for focus and comfort:
- Full PDF reader with smooth page scrolling and zoom
- Built-in text search with highlighting — find anything instantly
- Dark mode, sepia mode, and normal reading themes
- Screen brightness control for comfortable night reading
- PDF table of contents navigation
- Highlight text and add sticky notes with color-coded annotations
- Auto-saves your page and reading progress every session
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BUILD A READING STREAK & REACH YOUR GOALS
The reading habit tracker that keeps you consistent:
- Daily reading goal — set your target in minutes and crush it every day
- Reading streak counter — track consecutive reading days and beat your best
- Streak protection and milestone badges to keep you motivated
- "Continue Reading" carousel — jump back into any book with one tap
- Smart reading reminders — schedule notifications on specific days and times
- Never lose your reading momentum
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DEEP READING STATISTICS & ANALYTICS
Know your reading habits better than ever:
- Total reading time across your entire library
- 7-day bar chart and 30-day reading heatmap (like GitHub for books)
- Books finished, in progress, and not started at a glance
- Reading pace: average daily reading over 7 days and 30 days
- Time spent per category — see where you focus most
- Top books ranked by time read
- Reading history preserved even for deleted books
- Set and monitor daily reading goals with progress tracking
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NOTES, HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOTATIONS
Capture your thoughts as you read:
- Write and save personal notes for any book
- Create color-coded sticky note stickers on any page
- Export your highlights and notes
- Your annotations are private and stored locally on your device
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SMART READING REMINDERS
Build the reading habit with intelligent reminders:
- Schedule recurring reading reminders for any book
- Choose specific days of the week and exact times
- Tap the notification to open exactly where you left off
- Never forget to read again
PERFECT FOR:
- Students tracking academic reading and research papers
- Professionals organizing work documents and reports
- Book lovers building a daily reading habit
- Language learners reading PDFs and study materials
- Writers and researchers managing reference documents
- Anyone who wants to read more and procrastinate less
WHY READERS LOVE PDFSHELF:
- No cloud required — your books and data stay private on your device
- Import from Files app, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any source
- Dark, beautiful design that's easy on the eyes
- Works offline — read anywhere, no internet needed
- Lightweight and fast — no bloat, just reading
- Free to download with an optional Pro upgrade
THE READING HABIT TRACKER FOR SERIOUS READERS.
PDFShelf supports: PDF, DOCX, DOC, and image files. Reading data is stored locally on your device.
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The developer, Youssef Bouhouch, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Youssef Bouhouch
- Size
- 39.8 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Documents Shelf Life time $49.99
- PDFShelf Pro — Yearly $14.99
- PDFShelf Pro — Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © youssefbouhouch