# WebToon Reader vs ShelfStream

The clearest difference is rating: ShelfStream at 5.0 against WebToon Reader's 4.4. ShelfStream also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). WebToon Reader's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebToon Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShelfStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShelfStream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebToon Reader has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of WebToon Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShelfStream's.

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, ShelfStream weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebToon Reader | ShelfStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-reader-webcomic-file/id1493951523/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) |

## What reviewers say

### WebToon Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-reader-webcomic-file/id1493951523)

View your favorite webtoons and manga files with a simple, optimized reader. Supports a wide range of compressed file formats and PDFs, with easy file import from cloud services and PC.

**Highlights:** Horizontal scrolling for webtoon feel, Supports CBR, CBZ, CB7, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, PDF file support, Import from cloud services (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Upload via PC web browser (WIFI), App and file lock functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebToon Reader Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### ShelfStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174)

This app is a powerful comic and manga viewer that supports a wide range of file formats and cloud storage services. It offers a premium reading experience with intelligent prefetching and multiple viewing modes, along with easy library management.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box), NAS and server connection (SMB, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP), Zero load time prefetching, Multiple reading modes (single, spread, vertical scroll), Support for ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF, 7z, Library organization and bookmarks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebToon Reader free?

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

### Is ShelfStream free?

ShelfStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WebToon Reader or ShelfStream?

ShelfStream is rated higher. WebToon Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ShelfStream averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WebToon Reader or ShelfStream have ads?

WebToon Reader shows ads; ShelfStream does not.

### Which is updated more often, WebToon Reader or ShelfStream?

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShelfStream weekly. Most recently, WebToon Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and ShelfStream 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.*