# Mac Fan vs ComicShare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ComicShare at 85% against Mac Fan's 10%. ComicShare also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). Mac Fan's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Mac Fan is free to download; ComicShare costs $3.99 up front. Mac Fan sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicShare holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicShare has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Mac Fan's written reviews are positive against 85% of ComicShare's.

Mac Fan ships an update every 2 months, ComicShare every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mac Fan | ComicShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-fan/id469315086/reviews) | **[4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshare-streaming-reader/id642097030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 22 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) | [yoshitaka haneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/642097033) |

## What reviewers say

### Mac Fan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-fan/id469315086)

This monthly magazine app focuses on Apple's Mac computers, offering easy-to-understand and engaging content. Subscribe to access all editorial articles, with options for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual plans. Enjoy a free trial month on annual subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Monthly Mac-focused magazine, Subscription plans available, Access to all editorial articles, Free trial for annual subscriptions, Newsstand compatible, Content for Mac enthusiasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mac Fan | $6.49 | per month |
| Mac Fan | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| Mac Fan | $29.99 | per year |
| Mac Fan | $30.99 | per 6 months |
| Mac Fan　2016年5月号 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2023年10月号 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年4月号 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan 2018年2月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2023年12月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年1月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年2月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年3月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2025年9月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2025年7月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2025年5月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2025年3月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年5・6月合併号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年7月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年9月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2025年1月号 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2023年9月号 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2023年11月号 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年5・6月合併号 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2026年2月号 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2026年5月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2025年11月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mac Fan　2024年11月号 | $9.99 | one-time |


### ComicShare

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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 Mac Fan free?

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

### Is ComicShare free?

ComicShare costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mac Fan or ComicShare?

ComicShare is rated higher. Mac Fan averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ComicShare averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Mac Fan or ComicShare have ads?

Neither Mac Fan nor ComicShare shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mac Fan or ComicShare?

Mac Fan ships an update every 2 months, and ComicShare every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mac Fan was updated on September 17, 2026 and ComicShare on September 29, 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.*