ShelfPlayer
ShelfPlayer generates an estimated $5k–$80k/month in revenue from 2k–10k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $5k–$80k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 2k–10k |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Paid $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.87 ★ (134 ratings) |
| Category | Books |
| Best chart rank | #7 Books Paid |
| Released | 13.03.2024 |
| App last updated | 09.06.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
ShelfPlayer is a powerful iOS application for listening to audiobooks and podcasts, designed for users with self-hosted Audiobookshelf libraries. Built in Swift 6 for iOS 18+, ShelfPlayer is fast, privacy-respecting, and deeply integrated with the Apple ecosystem. ShelfPlayer does not include any media content. A running Audiobookshelf instance is required to use the app. Features • Unified aud…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 18Ratings & velocity
★ -0.02 in windowRating distribution
71% positive · 129 ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 9 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $4Update history
2 updates tracked- v3.3.01mo ago
This release introduces Podcast Channels support and a new Statistics sheet showing listening activity and goals. The Episode view has been redesigned, and the Now Playing screen now features an animated background. The Sleep Timer and playback speed picker have been reworked, and the home screen has a new customization editor. OpenID Connect authentication has been fixed, and library lookup is more reliable, with better genre handling and tag support. Settings have been redesigned, and iPadOS layout, accessibility, and CarPlay have all received polish, including a fix for physical wheel buttons that didn't work in some circumstances. Internally, event propagation has moved from NotificationCenter to Combine. Other changes include: - New Bookmark Export App Intent - Updated Intents and Shortcuts support - Better image aspect ratio handling - New marquee text for long titles - Increased offline mode timeout - Convenience Download subsystem rework - More WebSocket events for progress, sessions, and item updates - Memory leak fixes - Under-the-hood refactors and project structure cleanup - Translation updates - Various bug fixes
- v3.2.14mo ago
- Crash fixes - Fix audio player selecting wrong audio track during startup - Show progress in % on the compact item row if enabled
ShelfPlayer — FAQ
How much money does ShelfPlayer make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, ShelfPlayer generates approximately $5k–$80k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does ShelfPlayer get?
ShelfPlayer sees an estimated 2k–10k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is ShelfPlayer free?
ShelfPlayer is a paid app priced at $5.99 on the App Store.
What is ShelfPlayer's rating?
ShelfPlayer holds a 3.87-star average from 134 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #7 on the Books paid chart.
When was ShelfPlayer released?
ShelfPlayer launched on the App Store on 13.03.2024. Its latest version shipped 09.06.2026.
