# KomiX vs BookShelves eBook Reader

The clearest difference is price: BookShelves eBook Reader at Free against KomiX's $1.99. BookShelves eBook Reader also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). KomiX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

BookShelves eBook Reader is free to download; KomiX costs $1.99 up front. BookShelves eBook Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KomiX asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookShelves eBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of KomiX's written reviews are positive against 64% of BookShelves eBook Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KomiX ships an update every 2 months, BookShelves eBook Reader weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KomiX | BookShelves eBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komix-comic-book-reader/id1411491471/reviews) | **[3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/413331243) | [CPE Verm. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863249600) |

## What reviewers say

### KomiX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komix-comic-book-reader/id1411491471)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Organize and read your digital comic collection with features like thumbnail views, customizable stacks, and in-comic page navigation. Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats, with options to edit pages and export comics.

**Highlights:** Thumbnail collection view, Customizable comic stacks, In-comic page navigation, Supports CBR, CBZ, PDF, Page editing and rearrangement, Comic database with search, Persistent zoom option

**In-app purchases:** none


### BookShelves eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973)

This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** 1.5 million+ free books, EPUB, PDF, and comic reader, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud sync across devices, Smart library management, Highlighting and note-taking, Export highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KomiX free?

KomiX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BookShelves eBook Reader free?

BookShelves eBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KomiX or BookShelves eBook Reader?

BookShelves eBook Reader is rated higher. KomiX averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BookShelves eBook Reader averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do KomiX or BookShelves eBook Reader have ads?

Neither KomiX nor BookShelves eBook Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KomiX or BookShelves eBook Reader?

KomiX ships an update every 2 months, and BookShelves eBook Reader weekly. Most recently, KomiX was updated on October 25, 2026 and BookShelves eBook Reader on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*