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About ShelfSwap: Book Trading Nearby

Your bookshelf is full. Your wallet is empty. Sound familiar? ShelfSwap connects you with fellow readers in your neighborhood who want to trade books. That novel you finished last month? Someone nearby is dying to read it. And they have exactly what you've been looking for. HOW IT WORKS 1. List books you're ready to pass on 2. Browse what's available near you 3. Request a swap and chat with the owner 4. Meet up and trade - it's that simple YOUR FIRST SWAP IS FREE New to ShelfSwap? Your first book swap costs nothing. No credits needed, no catch. We want you to experience the joy of finding your next read from a fellow book lover. THE CREDIT SYSTEM After your first swap, use credits to keep trading: - Earn 1 credit when someone takes your book - Spend 1 credit to claim a book you want - Credits never expire It's a circular economy for readers. The more you share, the more you read. WHY SHELFSWAP? LOCAL & PERSONAL No shipping, no waiting. Meet readers in your area and swap in person. Many of our users have made lasting friendships through their shared love of books. SAVE MONEY The average reader spends $200+ on books per year. ShelfSwap members read more while spending less. SUSTAINABLE READING Every swapped book is one less book manufactured. Join a community that believes great stories deserve multiple readers. DISCOVER HIDDEN GEMS Browse curated shelves from real readers. Find recommendations you'd never get from an algorithm. BUILT FOR BOOK LOVERS We're readers too. ShelfSwap was designed with the cozy, welcoming feel of your favorite independent bookstore. No cold interfaces or complicated features - just a warm community of people who believe books are meant to be shared. WHAT YOU CAN SWAP - Fiction & Literature - Mystery & Thriller - Science Fiction & Fantasy - Romance - Non-Fiction & Memoirs - Self-Help & Personal Growth - History & Biography - Children's & Young Adult - Cookbooks & Lifestyle - And everything in between SAFETY FIRST - Verified profiles with ratings and reviews - In-app messaging (no need to share personal info) - Meet in public places - Block and report features JOIN THE COMMUNITY ShelfSwap isn't just an app - it's a movement of readers who believe that stories are meant to be shared, that books deserve second lives, and that the best recommendations come from real people, not algorithms. Your next favorite book is waiting on someone's shelf nearby. Download ShelfSwap and start swapping today.

What’s new

Version 1.0.1 · Updated February 3, 2026

Bug fixes and Improvements

App privacy

The developer, Joshua Fonseca, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Location: Coarse Location
  • Contact Info: Email Address, Name
  • User Content: Photos or Videos
  • Identifiers: User ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction

Used for: App Functionality

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