Al vs ComicShelf Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Al
Access the complete text of the Quran, organized into 114 Surahs and 30 Juz. Includes duas, multiple translations, and audio recitations for a comprehensive Islamic learning experience. Customize settings for personalized use.
- 114 Surahs
- 30 Juz organization
- Duas from the Quran
- Multiple translations
- Audio recitation
- Customizable settings
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Assalaamu Alaikum brothers and sisters in Islam. This is a Qur'an app. Main Features include • 114 Surahs. • 30 Juz. • Duas from the Qur'an • Many translations • Settings • Audio recitation Contact me via email for any issues and corrections. JazakAllahu Khairan
ComicShelf Reader
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.
- 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
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ComicShelf Reader is the ultimate comic reading experience for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just getting started, ComicShelf Reader puts your entire library at your fingertips — beautifully organized and a joy to read. READ EVERY FORMAT CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB — ComicShelf Reader handles them all. No conversions, no workarounds. Just open and read. THREE STUNNING LIBRARY VIEWS • Carousel — Flip through your collection like a physical longbox with a stunning 3D carousel and reflective display • Shelf View — See your comics organized by series on a classic bookshelf • Grid View — A clean, dense layout for collectors with large libraries THREE READING MODES • Paginated — Tap or swipe page by page, just like holding a real comic • Panel View — Zoom in panel by panel for the ultimate reading experience on any screen size • Scroll View — Continuous vertical scrolling, perfect for webtoons and manga MANGA SUPPORT Full right-to-left reading mode for manga fans. ComicShelf Reader adapts to the way you read. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Connect your existing cloud storage and read directly from your collection — no re-uploading required. • Google Drive • iCloud Drive • WebDAV servers BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN ComicShelf Reader features a handcrafted dark UI with an optional Bloodied red theme — built for late-night reading sessions. Every detail, from the animated carousel to the per-panel zoom, is designed to keep you in the story. PRIVACY FIRST ComicShelf Reader does not collect, sell, or share your personal data. Your library stays yours. Support: support@comicshelf.app Privacy Policy: https://comicshelf.app/reader/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Al at 4.6 against ComicShelf Reader's 3.0. Al also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Al holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Al | ComicShelf Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UMRA TECH LLC | Thomas Eggenberger |
Customer experience
Al
ComicShelf Reader
In-app purchases
Al
No in-app purchases
ComicShelf Reader
No in-app purchases









