# KedaReader vs ShelfStream

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KedaReader | ShelfStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晖铠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545370672) | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) |

## What reviewers say

### KedaReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me an ice cream~ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a milk tea | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Early supporter) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy day~ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy week~ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy month~ | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best manga reader
- 👍 Excellent features
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Innovative upscaling
- 👍 Seamless NAS integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Concerns about paywall and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with page orientation and rotation
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching Apple IDs

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 KedaReader free?

KedaReader 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, KedaReader or ShelfStream?

ShelfStream is rated higher. KedaReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while ShelfStream averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do KedaReader or ShelfStream have ads?

Neither KedaReader nor ShelfStream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KedaReader or ShelfStream?

KedaReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShelfStream weekly. Most recently, KedaReader was updated on October 12, 2026 and ShelfStream on October 2, 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.*