Bookshelf Downloads & RevenueBookshelf · App Store & Google Play
Bookshelf gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Bookshelf by VitalSource Technologies, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 12 events
- 📈Bookshelf charting in a new countryAndroidAustralia
- 📈Bookshelf charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈Bookshelf charting in a new countryAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 📈Bookshelf charting in a new countryiOSUnited Kingdom
- 📈Bookshelf charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- 🆕Bookshelf first spotted by AppInsideriOS#35 in Top Free · Education · Canada
- 🆕Bookshelf first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 📦Bookshelf version 11.4.2Android* Highlighting performance has been improved, especially for users with large
* Improved app stability with fixes for crashes across all platforms
* Stylus annotation support has been removed to improve overall reliability
* Improved navigation when deep linking to specific figures and headings in EPUB books
* Additional crash fixes… more - 📦Bookshelf version 11.4.1iOS* Additional crash fixes
* Highlighting performance has been improved, especially for users with large highlight collections
* Smoother scrolling and zooming in PDF books, with significant stability improvements (iOS only)
* Improved app stability with fixes for crashes across all platforms
* Stylus annotation support has been removed to improve overall reliability
* Improved navigation when deep linking to specific figures and headings in EPUB books… more - 🆕Bookshelf released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Bookshelf released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Education FreeApp Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Bookshelf downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Bookshelf's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #111 Education Free | 3 of 30 countries | #130 | – |
| Google Play | #141 Education Free | 2 of 23 countries | #141 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (3)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 100 | 87% | ▼ -13% |
| Canada | 10 | 9% | ▼ -32% |
 United Kingdom | 4.5 | 4% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 80k |
| Google Play | 4.1 ★ | 19k 4.2k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 99k |
What users say about Bookshelf
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (43% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Features & content: “This is a very helpful study tool!”
- Useful: “highly recommend this app”
- Ease of use: “l love this app makes my reading easy”
- Updates: “I appreciate the updates to books I've purchased”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “This app is incredibly glitchy”
- Login & account: “Clicking sign in does absolutely nothing”
- Features & content: “I wish this feature was added to this app”
- Speed & performance: “very slow, app crashes every couple minutes”
About Bookshelf
Bookshelf Features:
• Download books to your iOS device for 100% offline reading.
• Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience.
• Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster.
• Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier.
• Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud.
• Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off.
• Built with accessibility in mind.
Requirements:
• VitalSource Bookshelf account
• Access to one or more VitalSource textbooks
• iOS 17+
Bookshelf App Store
Bookshelf gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Bookshelf is #130 in Education Free in United States and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Education FreeBookshelf on the App Store
App details
Bookshelf downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Bookshelf's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | EducationFree | #130 |
| United Kingdom | EducationFree | #185 |
| Canada | EducationFree | #111 |
Apps near Bookshelf on the chart
Education Free, around #130.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (3)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 100 | 87% | ▼ -13% |
| Canada | 10 | 9% | ▼ -32% |
| United Kingdom | 4.5 | 4% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Bookshelf
Bookshelf Features:
• Download books to your iOS device for 100% offline reading.
• Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience.
• Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster.
• Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier.
• Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud.
• Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off.
• Built with accessibility in mind.
Requirements:
• VitalSource Bookshelf account
• Access to one or more VitalSource textbooks
• iOS 17+
Latest updates
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Bookshelf Android
Bookshelf gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Bookshelf is #141 in Education Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 2 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Education FreeBookshelf on Google Play
App details
Bookshelf downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Bookshelf's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | EducationFree | #141 |
| Canada | EducationFree | #163 |
Apps near Bookshelf on the chart
Education Free, around #141.
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Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Bookshelf
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (43% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Features & content: “This is a very helpful study tool!”
- Useful: “highly recommend this app”
- Ease of use: “l love this app makes my reading easy”
- Updates: “I appreciate the updates to books I've purchased”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “This app is incredibly glitchy”
- Login & account: “Clicking sign in does absolutely nothing”
- Features & content: “I wish this feature was added to this app”
- Speed & performance: “very slow, app crashes every couple minutes”
About Bookshelf
Bookshelf Features:
• Download books to your Android device for 100% offline reading.
• Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience.
• Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster.
• Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier.
• Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud.
• Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off.
• Built with accessibility in mind.
Requirements:
• VitalSource Bookshelf account
• Access to one or more VitalSource textbooks.
• Android 5.0+
What's new in 11.4.2
* Improved app stability with fixes for crashes across all platforms
* Stylus annotation support has been removed to improve overall reliability
* Improved navigation when deep linking to specific figures and headings in EPUB books
* Additional crash fixes