# ComicGlass vs ComicShare

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicGlass | ComicShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049/reviews) | **[4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshare-streaming-reader/id642097030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#101** |
| Size | 39 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RR Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/363992052) | [yoshitaka haneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/642097033) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicGlass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MediaServer plus | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading comics and manga
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Customizable reading experience
- 🔒 Password protection for folders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when reading from SMB
- 🐛 Issues with opening password-protected folders
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file formats
- 🐛 Rendering issues when switching between portrait and landscape modes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### ComicShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshare-streaming-reader/id642097030)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate 3$ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate 6$ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donate 12$ | $11.99 | one-time |
| Donate 30$ | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*