Scan it. Find it. Done.
Shelf Companion is an iPhone-native companion to your Shelf workspace. Scan QR codes, run audits, manage custody, and check bookings in or out — from wherever the work happens. Free with any Shelf account. Optional — the Shelf web app still works in any modern phone browser, with PWA install if you want a home-screen icon.
Requires iOS 16+. Sign in with the credentials you already use on shelf.nu.
Optional, not required
Three ways to use Shelf on your phone
Shelf Companion is one option, not a requirement. The web app works in any modern phone browser, and you can install it as a Progressive Web App on your home screen. Pick whichever fits how your team works.
In any phone browser
Open shelf.nu in your phone browser. Full Shelf — bookings, custody, audits, scanning. Nothing to install.
Always available
Install as a PWA
Add the Shelf web app to your home screen for a native-feeling icon and fullscreen experience. Same web app, app-like feel.
iOS and Android
Shelf Companion app
Native iPhone app focused on field scanning, audits, custody, and bookings. Faster on the floor than the browser.
iOS now · Android in development
Many teams use a mix — admins on web, field crews on Shelf Companion. Same workspace, same data, same login.
What it does
Everything your field team needs. Nothing they don't.
Shelf Companion is the field tool. The web app stays the source of truth for workspaces, configuration, and reporting.
QR & Barcode Scanning
Scan Shelf QR labels and standard barcodes (Code128, EAN-13, DataMatrix) to instantly pull up any asset.
Field Audits
Walk an audit on-site — scan assets, watch found/expected counts update in real time, see urgency surface as you go, complete the audit when done.
Custody Management
Assign or release asset custody right from the field — hand off equipment to a teammate with a few taps.
Booking Checkout & Checkin
Check booked equipment out to team members, or check items back in when they return.
Live Dashboard
See asset counts, active bookings, overdue items, and status breakdowns at a glance.
Built for the Floor
Tap a Shelf QR with the phone camera and jump straight to the asset. Walk, scan, act — the app is built for moments away from the desk.
Designed for the field, not the back office
The companion is a focused field client. Admin work stays on the web, where it belongs.
Shelf Companion (iOS)
- Field audits and inventory walks
- Scanning QR codes and barcodes on-site
- Quick asset lookups and status checks
- Custody handoffs between team members
- Booking checkout/checkin at the point of use
- On-the-go dashboard monitoring
Shelf web app
- Creating and configuring audits
- Adding notes or photos to an audit scan
- Bulk asset imports and complex edits
- Custom field setup and administration
- User/role management and permissions
- Reporting, analytics, and exports
- Integrations (Slack, webhooks, etc.)
iPhone
LiveAvailable in the App Store. Free with any Shelf account. Sign in with your existing credentials — no separate account.
Download on the App StoreAndroid
In developmentWe're building it. No release date yet — we'll announce it when it's ready. In the meantime, the Shelf web app works in any Android phone browser.
Get notifiedAndroid
Get notified when Shelf for Android lands
The Android companion is in development. No date promised — we'll email you when it's ready. Until then, Shelf works in any Android phone browser.
Questions about the app?
Quick answers about Shelf Companion.
Bring Shelf to the floor.
Download Shelf Companion for iPhone — or keep using Shelf in any phone browser. Same workspace, same data, your choice.
Download on the App Store