ComicShare vs Komi Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 Site Name:Manga on Web URL:http://mangaonweb.com ※"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.(http://www.openssl.org/)" This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young(eay@cryptsoft.com) ※Icons8 https://icons8.com
Komi Reader
This app allows you to read text files, comics, and PDFs all in one place. It supports various compressed file formats and offers extensive customization options for text and image viewing. Easily import files from cloud services or your PC.
- View text, images, and PDFs
- Supports zip, rar, 7z, cbz, cbr, cb7 files
- Import from cloud services and PC
- Customizable text and image display
- Night mode for images/PDFs
- Auto-scrolling and page turning
- App and file locking
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Text files and images contained in compressed files Apps that all can see in one app Also supports PDF Put text and zipped files in your app Apps that can be viewed in one app See comics and novels in one app. iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon) support * Some functions may not be supported on Mac Previously integrated Komi Viewer and Text Viewer app. You can also try using the Komi Viewer or Text Viewer in the App Store before purchasing the app. ** Characteristic ** - You can view the text file and the image included in the compressed file. - zip, rar, 7z, cbz, cbr, cb7 compressed files are supported (png, jpeg, jpg, gif, bmp, tif, tiff, webp, jxl, heif extension images are included) - Support for locked files (zip, rar, 7z, pdf) - PDF file - TIF/TIFF file - ePub file , only text in ePub to display the same (with the same function) as the existing txt file. (No media such as audio, no chapter function) - both landscape and portrait - iPad multitasking - iPhone, iPad, Mac(Apple Silicon) - Upload via PC web browser (WIFI) - Import of files from iCloud, Dropbox, One Drive, Box, and other cloud apps (cbr, cbz, cb7 are not supported in the cloud service, please upload in other ways.) - FTP/SFTP support (FTPS not supported) - Upload files to iTunes file share - Text font, color, left margin, background can be changed - Show status bar - App lock, file lock - Image/PDF Night Mode: Invert Color / Image Brightness (1 ~ 3 steps) - Screen off option: When set to ON, the screen automatically turns off at the time the device turns off. - Last file view, On / Off in setting - Bluetooth keyboard: Supports page switching and screen closing function, direction key (asdw) page switch, ESC key viewer screen close - Pad text file viewer "Two-page view" support: left-right, right-left page orientation can also be selected, please adjust the page interval to "left and right margin" value. - Text file autoscrolling: Text files can now be autoranged vertically (down). Sets the total amount of time a page goes from 1 second (fast) to 30 seconds (slow) Now you do not have to manually scroll the text file. - Vertical scrolling added: Vertical scrolling can be dragged by the user. You can change it in the setting screen. The existing "vertical touch" does not work. - Image next page Zoom-in keep-alive function: Apply the previous book's zoom-in status in the following book. Please change your settings. - Next book auto-switching options: If you automatically change the next book switching option in Settings, tabs on the last page will automatically switch to the next book. (Default manual) - Image / PDF Automatic page turnover and auto scroll: Automatically flips to the next page after a certain amount of time. If it is zoomed in, it will automatically scroll down. Speed settable (in-app purchase required) - Text file underline function: 3 kinds of underline can be selected, and underlining transparency can be set on iOS 11 or higher - A function that changes to the next page when the volume is changed. (The sound size will change as well. Please be careful. ON / OFF in setting.) - Convert copied text to clipboard into txt file - iCloud Sync : Synchronize the information (read location) of the read file and open the same file on another device (signed in with the same iCloud account) so that you can see it again. (The bookmark information in the text file is also synchronized.) (iOS 11+) - Font file (ttf, otf) registration: After adding the file, you can register by clicking the file in the app. You can enable it in the "Font - Type" item of the setting. - Blink: Recognizes eye blinks to switch pages (iPhone only, iOS 18+) - Automatic Image Crop: Automatically crops the empty space on all four sides of images with a white background. (iOS 16+) - Content Color: Changes and unifies the content (pictures or text) within the image to a single color Please send bugs or suggestions to junhuloveapple@gmail.com at the top right of the setting screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Komi Reader at 4.8 against ComicShare's 4.4. Komi Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (94% vs 85%). ComicShare's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
ComicShare costs $3.99 and Komi Reader $3.99 up front. ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Komi Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Komi Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 194 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ComicShare's written reviews are positive against 94% of Komi Reader's.
ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, Komi Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ComicShare | Komi Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (47 ratings) | 4.8 (194 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | 94.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 194 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yoshitaka haneda | kim juyoung |
Customer experience
ComicShare
Komi Reader
In-app purchases
ComicShare
- Donate 3$$2.99
- Donate 6$$5.99
- Donate 12$$11.99
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- Donate 30$$29.99
Komi Reader
- Sponsor 1$0.99
- Sponsor 2$1.99
- Sponsor 3$3.99
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- Sponsor 4$7.99









