KedaReader vs ShelfStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KedaReader
Read your DRM-free digital comic collections on iOS devices with a rich experience. Supports various archive formats, nested files, and cloud storage integration. Offers advanced reading modes and streaming capabilities for seamless access to your library.
- Supports PDF, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3
- Reads archives without decompression
- Supports nested archives and folders
- Cloud sync via iCloud, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive
- Connects to Komga, Kavita, Calibre via OPDS
- Streaming reading from WebDAV/SMB servers
- AI-based image enhancement
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This is an image reader dedicated to your DRM-free image collections. If you love comics, you probably have tons of digital comic files sitting on your disk, they may be zip or rar, cbz or cbr, epub, mobi or pdf,or just Folder and image files. Now with KedaReader, you can read all these files on your iOS devices with great experience! The app supports all kinds of files listed above, and it even allows you to nest your files, you can put a Zip file inside a folder, then put another RAR file inside that zip, KedaReader can open them right away, you don't need to flatten them manually. The app also comes with a handy index view to help you jump between folders/archives, just like WinRar on windows! ******Features***** Features: - iCloud is supported, sync files & histories across your devices automatically - Connect to Komga, Kavita or Calibre with OPDS protocol - Controllable by game controllers - Directly access your files on Box, Dropbox and Onedrive - "Texture" rendering will make you feel holding an real book - Special "Zen" read mode, set up your headphone, and read comics in the wonderful virtual world! - Support PDF, ZIP, ZIP64, encrypted ZIP, RAR, encrypted RAR, CBZ, and CBR files - Support Comic Book in EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 formats - Open archive file without decompression - Support nested archive and folders - Split large image, merge small images - Support paging mode and smooth mode - Chose any reading direction you like - Support keyboard control, hold the command key ⌘ to checkout shortcuts - Import comic files in many ways: - A embed HTTP Server - Connect to a WebDAV server - Connect to a SMB server - Directly copy from Files app - Support common img formats: - jpg, png, webP, gif, apng, bmp, avif, heic - Password book to let you manage archive passwords - Guess archive password base on password book - AI based image enhancement (Powered by waifu2x) The most exciting thing about KedaReader is it supports "Streaming Reading", if your server is set up with WebDAV or SMB protocol, then all Zip, Mobi, Epub, RAR files on that server can be open instantly without downloading the whole archive, KedaReader only downloads the part you need! If the network condition is good, you probably won't realize these archive files is store on the server :P Thanks for these authors provide their beautiful icons: Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Icon made by DinosoftLabs from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Icon made by mavadee from www.flaticon.com Icon made by smalllikeart from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Those Icons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Swifticons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by srip from www.flaticon.com Thanks for the preview music provided by: Music by Ray Janssen-Timmen from Pixabay
ShelfStream
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.
- 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
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【The Ultimate Comic & Manga Viewer】 ShelfStream is the next-generation viewer designed for comic enthusiasts who want the best reading experience for their scanned ebook and comic collection. ■ Cloud Storage Support (Premium) • Works with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box • Read your files where they are, without copying them to your device ■ NAS & Server Connection (Premium) • SMB, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP protocols supported • Open books on your home server without copying them • Handle massive libraries effortlessly ■ Comfortable Reading Experience • ZIP/CBZ files prefetch page by page, so you can start reading without waiting for the whole file (RAR/CBR/7z/PDF are retrieved in full before display) • 7 reading styles (single page, two-page spread, vertical scroll (Webtoon), and more) • Right-to-left and left-to-right reading support • Save display settings per book and series ("Apply to Series" for batch setup) • Set the fit method separately for portrait/landscape, plus a landscape layout option ■ Extensive Format Support • ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF, 7z compatible • Image files (JPEG, PNG, WebP) ■ Easy Library Management • Organize by series • Bookmarks and reading history (reading position is stored on this device) • Intuitive library controls ■ Pricing • Free: local file reading, all 7 reading styles, series management, bookmarks • ShelfStream Premium: cloud and NAS connections with streaming Monthly plan (1 month, auto-renewing) US$0.49 / Yearly plan (1 year, auto-renewing) US$5.99 Both include a 7-day free trial • No ads, including on the free plan Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The ultimate viewer for digital comic collectors. Start free today. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shelfstream.remosia.biz/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShelfStream at 5.0 against KedaReader's 4.5. ShelfStream also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). KedaReader's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KedaReader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KedaReader has 200 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of KedaReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShelfStream's.
KedaReader ships an update every 3 weeks, ShelfStream weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KedaReader | ShelfStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (200 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 200 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晖铠 陈 | 株式会社リモシア |
Customer experience
KedaReader
ShelfStream
Bugs and requests
KedaReader
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues with page orientation and rotation
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching Apple IDs
Requested features
6 requests- Add reading mode with eye-friendly display
- Support for EPUB format and text-based books
- Implement Apple TV and macOS support
- Add bookmark and favorite features
- Improve page orientation and rotation handling
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- Enhance OPDS and WebDAV functionality
ShelfStream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KedaReader
- Buy me an ice cream~$0.99
- Buy me a milk tea$1.99
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
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- Lifetime (Early supporter)$3.99
- Buy me a happy day~$3.99
- Buy me a happy week~$8.99
- Lifetime$9.99
- Buy me a happy month~$14.99
ShelfStream
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year









