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MediaShelf vs Jigwell

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MediaShelf compared with Jigwell
DetailMediaShelf logo MediaShelfJigwell logo Jigwell
What it doesYour physical media collection in your pocket Twenty-six tools for files, PDFs, images and text that run entirely on your device
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA NG
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free for single-file operations. Jigwell Pro available as monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time purchase (prices shown on App Store in user's currency).
Key features
  • Barcode scanning for books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and games
  • AI Scanner to identify items from photos of covers
  • Automatic cover art and metadata lookup
  • Duplicate checking while shopping
  • Wishlist for titles you don't own yet
  • Collections organized by media type or custom categories
  • Location tracking for physical items
  • Discover New York Times bestsellers and staff picks
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Available in five languages
  • File compression and archive handling
  • PDF merging, splitting and rotation
  • Image resizing, conversion and compression with metadata stripping
  • Text comparison and encoding utilities
  • QR code generation and reading from images
  • Password and ID generation on device or Apple Watch
  • Focus timer with widget and Apple Watch support
  • Share sheet integration and Shortcuts app actions
What makes it different
  • AI Scanner identifies items from cover photos when barcodes aren't available
  • Private by default with no account required; library stays on your device
  • Rich automatic metadata and cover art for every item scanned
  • Beautiful interface with eight themes and multiple layout options
  • Optional iCloud Sync keeps library private in your own Apple iCloud account
  • Built on Apple frameworks only, with no third-party libraries or advertising code
  • 26 tools in one app instead of multiple upload sites
  • Free for all single-file operations in every 1.x release
  • Transparent about limitations and planned features
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)40
Referring domains (Majestic)20

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