Comparison

ComicGlass vs ComicShare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ComicGlass

This app offers a comprehensive comic reading experience for scanned manga and personal files. Enjoy seamless access to your library from various storage locations and customize your reading with advanced features. It supports a wide range of file formats and syncs your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Scanned manga and comic reader
  • Access files from PC/Mac, NAS, cloud
  • Wide format support (ZIP, PDF, WebP, AVIF)
  • Effortless file transfer and syncing
  • Progress sync via iCloud
  • Network and cloud storage support
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Stream files without downloading
Features
Currently charting
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The definitive comic viewer, loved by users since its release in 2010. Effortlessly enjoy your scanned books and personal files at home or on the go. Experience the rich features and seamless performance built on over 15 years of continuous development. ■ Why Choose ComicGlass? User-Centric Design: Packed with "must-have" features and granular settings for the ultimate daily reading experience. Access Anywhere: View files from your PC/Mac, NAS, or cloud storage instantly, no matter where you are. Broad Format Support: From standard ZIP and PDF to the latest WebP, AVIF, and 7-Zip, we’ve got you covered. Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere: A universal app for both iPhone and iPad. Get the best experience on all your devices with a single purchase. ■ Powerful Features 【Versatile File Management】 Easy Transfer: Use our dedicated Windows/Mac tool for effortless syncing, or simply use OS-standard file sharing and cloud storage. Sync Your Progress: "Bookmarks" stay synced across devices via iCloud. Start reading on your iPhone outside and pick up right where you left off on your iPad at home. Network Ready: Supports SMB (Windows File Sharing), FTP, WebDAV, and various cloud services. Cloud Support: Google Drive / Dropbox / OneDrive / OneDrive for Business / Box / iCloud. 【Advanced Reading Experience】 Fully Customizable: Fine-tune your experience with double-page spread views, right-to-left/left-to-right reading directions, margin cropping, and more. Streaming: Stream files directly from your PC, NAS, or Cloud storage without the need for downloading them to your device. ■ Supported Formats Archives: ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, 7-Zip Documents: PDF Images: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF

About

ComicShare

This app is a versatile e-book reader that supports a wide range of file formats and cloud storage services. It allows users to view scanned comics and images directly from various servers without decompressing files, offering features like iCloud synchronization and image processing.

Highlights
  • Supports ZIP, RAR, EPUB, PDF, and image files
  • Connects to SMB, FTP, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, WebDAV, OPDS, SFTP, and Web servers
  • View archives without decompressing
  • iCloud synchronization for browsing history and bookmarks
  • Image processing and filters
  • Folder password protection
  • Touch and remote control customization
Features
Currently charting
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ComicShare is a High-function e-book reader. SMB, FTP, GoogleDrive, Dropbox, OneDrive(Business), Box, webDAV, OPDS, SFTP, Web(HTTP) support. zip(cbz), rar(cbr), 7zip(cb7), lzh(lha), tar(cbt), txt(rtf), epub, pdf support. This application allows you to view scanned comics on iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. You can easily transfer scanned images(ZIP,RAR,7ZIP,TAR,LZH,PDF) from your computer to your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, and view (ZIP,RAR,7ZIP,TAR,LZH)-files without decompressing on the local FTP, SMB, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, WebDAV, SFTP, Web server. If there is an server function, you can view images directly files stored NAS, Windows, the Mac, etc.. The iCloud feature, synchronization of browsing history, bookmark can be done in iPhone / iPod / iPad between different. ・ZIP(CBZ), RAR(CBR), 7ZIP(CB7), TAR(CBT), LZH(LHA), EPUB, pdf ・Supports image file jpg, png, apng, bmp webp, gif, avif, heic, jxl, tif, ico etc.... ・Supports txt, rtf ・Split view of facing pages ・Graph and ranking display ・History function ・Bookmark function(Number of pages you read to the end) ・Bookmark folder ・Spread view of a single page (width) (Scroll invalid) ・Cache browsing function ・Individual settings ・Cover-image display (thumbnail) ・Save-image (Photos) or copy (clipboard) ・Image processing(Filters, Margin trim, Rotation) ・Server Scan ・webDAV,HTTP server ・Customization of touch Settings ・Folder password function ・Synchronization of browsing history by iCloud ・Archive in archive read (only uncompressed file) ・Slide show ・Start-up path code ・Bookshelf / tile display ・Folder hierarchy display / move ・The page movement by sound ・Operation function by remote connection ・TouchID ・Bluetooth Keyboard ・Bookshelf zoom ・Camera roll ・Double tap swipe zoom ・Page move by the wink and smile ・Server of the file delete, rename, etc ・Web browsing and image download function ・PDF Reflow (This is a simple function, so pages that read vertically, have columns, or use a lot of images will have a disrupted layout.) etc... ※Screenshot  Title:Give My Regards to Black Jack  Author:SHUHO SATO
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Screenshots

ComicGlass3 screens
ComicShare3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ComicShare at free with in-app purchases against ComicGlass's paid. ComicShare also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ComicGlass costs $3.99 and ComicShare $3.99 up front. ComicGlass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ComicGlass against 4.4 for ComicShare. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ComicGlass's written reviews are positive against 85% of ComicShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, ComicShare every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ComicGlass versus ComicShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicGlassComicShare
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.3 (61 ratings)4.4 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#125#101 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB85 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRR Softyoshitaka haneda

Customer experience

ComicGlass

All ratings61 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative15.4%

ComicShare

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.6%

Bugs and requests

ComicGlass

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain files
  • Inability to change folder names
  • Issues with FTP and network file sharing
  • Problems with rendering double-page spreads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for JPEG XL format
  • Implement vertical scrolling for manga/comics
  • Improve backup and sync functionality
  • Add iCloud integration for file management

ComicShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ComicGlass

One-time1
  • MediaServer plus$1.99
4 purchases

ComicShare

One-time4
  • Donate 3$$2.99
  • Donate 6$$5.99
  • Donate 12$$11.99
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  • Donate 30$$29.99

Questions

Is ComicGlass free?
ComicGlass costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ComicShare free?
ComicShare costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ComicGlass or ComicShare?
ComicShare is rated higher. ComicGlass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while ComicShare averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.
Do ComicGlass or ComicShare have ads?
Neither ComicGlass nor ComicShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicGlass or ComicShare?
ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, and ComicShare every 4 weeks. Most recently, ComicGlass was updated on September 24, 2026 and ComicShare on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, ComicGlass or ComicShare?
ComicGlass currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and ComicShare at #101. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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