# Redwing vs ComicShelf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ComicShelf at 100% against Redwing's 50%. ComicShelf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Redwing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Redwing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ComicShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redwing has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Redwing's written reviews are positive against 100% of ComicShelf's.

Redwing ships an update every 4 weeks, ComicShelf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Redwing | ComicShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redwing-comic-reading-orders/id1604419147/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-comic-collection/id6772668032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 65 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Redwing Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347531305) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### Redwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redwing-comic-reading-orders/id1604419147)

This app helps you discover the correct reading order for your favorite comic books. Track your progress through complex story arcs and plan your comic reading journey.

**Highlights:** Comic reading order guidance, Progress tracking, Story arc planning, Character-based order, Interweaving story-arc support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### ComicShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-comic-collection/id6772668032)

Easily track your comic book collection, discover new and upcoming releases, and manage your wishlist. Stay updated on your favorite series with personalized feeds and weekly digests. Explore detailed comic and creator information, and connect with a community of fellow comic lovers.

**Highlights:** Track owned comic issues, Discover new and upcoming releases, Manage comic wishlists, Follow favorite comic series, Detailed comic and creator info, Rate issues and read community comments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redwing free?

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

### Is ComicShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Redwing or ComicShelf?

ComicShelf is rated higher. Redwing averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ComicShelf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Redwing or ComicShelf have ads?

ComicShelf shows ads; Redwing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Redwing or ComicShelf?

Redwing ships an update every 4 weeks, and ComicShelf weekly. Most recently, Redwing was updated on October 11, 2026 and ComicShelf on October 7, 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.*