# NetGalley Shelf vs Comics Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Comics Plus at 2.5 against NetGalley Shelf's 2.1. Comics Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). NetGalley Shelf's advantage is chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Comics Plus holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 103 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

NetGalley Shelf ships an update every 6 months, Comics Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetGalley Shelf | Comics Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600/reviews) | **[2.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | **20.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NetGalley, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499581599) | [Library Pass, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520340628) |

## What reviewers say

### NetGalley Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgalley-shelf/id1499581600)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access and review digital books and audiobooks provided by publishers and authors. Discover new titles, download them for offline reading, or stream audiobooks directly within the app. This platform is designed for book advocates and industry professionals to provide valuable feedback.

**Highlights:** Access digital review copies, Listen to audiobooks, Download books for offline reading, Stream audiobooks, Discover new titles, Request and review books

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine for some users
- 👍 Keeps user logged in
- 👍 Audiobooks work well
- 🚀 Able to read ebooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Narration speed issues
- 🐛 Confusing interface
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🐛 Bookmarks and positions don't sync
- 🐛 No built-in dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Downloading issues with audiobooks
- Books disappearing from shelf
- Inability to remove expired books
- Inconsistent behavior when opening books

**Requested features**

- Add ability to write reviews within the app
- Improve audiobook playback controls
- Add font size adjustment
- Implement dark mode
- Sync reading progress across devices


### Comics Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626)

Access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books from numerous publishers. Enjoy unlimited reading without wait lists or late fees, and manage your progress across devices. Stream titles online or download them for offline enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited digital comic access, No wait lists or borrowing limits, Cross-device reading progress, Online streaming and offline downloads, Diverse publisher selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Massive collection of comics and manga
- 💰 Free access with library card
- ✅ Legal and legitimate reading platform
- 🎨 Wide variety of publishers and genres
- 📖 Ability to store unlimited books on shelf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force quits
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔍 Search function broken or non-functional
- 📖 Pages fail to load or display correctly
- ⚫ Black screen issues when opening books

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen stuck on library selection
- Search returns blank page with no loading indicator
- Shelf fails to load
- Pages crop off at bottom
- Black screen when opening downloaded books

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarking system with notifications
- Auto-download while using other apps
- Auto-mark books as finished
- Better search with pagination and page jumping
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetGalley Shelf free?

NetGalley Shelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comics Plus free?

Comics Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetGalley Shelf or Comics Plus?

Comics Plus is rated higher. NetGalley Shelf averages 2.1 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Comics Plus averages 2.5 from 103 ratings.

### Do NetGalley Shelf or Comics Plus have ads?

Neither NetGalley Shelf nor Comics Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetGalley Shelf or Comics Plus?

NetGalley Shelf ships an update every 6 months, and Comics Plus every 2 months. Most recently, NetGalley Shelf was updated on October 20, 2026 and Comics Plus on October 20, 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.*