# The Comic Book Reader vs ComicShelf Reader

The clearest difference is rating: ComicShelf Reader at 5.0 against The Comic Book Reader's 1.0. The Comic Book Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ComicShelf Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Comic Book Reader | ComicShelf Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-comic-book-reader/id1434459858/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mueller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147985491) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### The Comic Book Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-comic-book-reader/id1434459858)

Organize and read your digital comic book collection with custom-designed bookshelves. Import comics and other items, then arrange them freely with a drag-and-drop system. Customize the appearance of your shelves and individual items for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Custom digital bookshelves, Drag-and-drop item placement, Template editor for customization, Supports PDF, CBZ, ZIP files, Organize with built-in file browser, Import via Drag&Drop or iTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ComicShelf Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679)

Organize and read your digital comic collection with support for multiple formats like CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB. Enjoy various library and reading views, including panel-by-panel zoom and cloud storage integration. Designed for a seamless reading experience on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB formats, Carousel, Shelf, and Grid library views, Paginated, Panel, and Scroll reading modes, Right-to-left reading for manga, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, iCloud, WebDAV), Handcrafted dark UI with optional red theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Comic Book Reader free?

The Comic Book Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

ComicShelf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Comic Book Reader or ComicShelf Reader?

ComicShelf Reader is rated higher. The Comic Book Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ComicShelf Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Comic Book Reader or ComicShelf Reader have ads?

Neither The Comic Book Reader nor ComicShelf Reader shows ads.

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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.*