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MediaShelf vs SwipePhotos

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MediaShelf compared with SwipePhotos
DetailMediaShelf logo MediaShelfSwipePhotos logo SwipePhotos
What it doesYour physical media collection in your pocket Get your best memories back by swiping through photos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA DE
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingNot given Weekly: €7.99/week; Yearly: €33.49/year (approximately €2.79/month); Lifetime: €66.99 once. All plans include full app access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Prices shown in local App Store 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
  • Swipe interface to keep or delete photos
  • Smart decks grouping similar photos and duplicates
  • Undo up to 20 recent decisions
  • 30-day recovery window in Recently Deleted
  • Native Mac app with keyboard shortcuts
  • Haptic feedback tuned for iPhone
  • Cross-device sync via Apple ID
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
  • Everything happens locally on your device with no uploads or cloud storage
  • One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Simple swipe interface makes cleanup fast and intuitive
  • Photos remain recoverable for 30 days after deletion
  • Groups similar shots in a single grid for efficient batch management
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 check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)44
Citation Flow (Majestic)419
Referring domains (Majestic)28

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