Comparison

ComicShare vs KedaReader

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

Head to head
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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About

KedaReader

Read your DRM-free digital comic collections on iOS devices with a rich experience. Supports various archive formats, nested files, and cloud storage integration. Offers advanced reading modes and streaming capabilities for seamless access to your library.

Highlights
  • Supports PDF, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3
  • Reads archives without decompression
  • Supports nested archives and folders
  • Cloud sync via iCloud, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Connects to Komga, Kavita, Calibre via OPDS
  • Streaming reading from WebDAV/SMB servers
  • AI-based image enhancement
Features
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This is an image reader dedicated to your DRM-free image collections. If you love comics, you probably have tons of digital comic files sitting on your disk, they may be zip or rar, cbz or cbr, epub, mobi or pdf,or just Folder and image files. Now with KedaReader, you can read all these files on your iOS devices with great experience! The app supports all kinds of files listed above, and it even allows you to nest your files, you can put a Zip file inside a folder, then put another RAR file inside that zip, KedaReader can open them right away, you don't need to flatten them manually. The app also comes with a handy index view to help you jump between folders/archives, just like WinRar on windows! ******Features***** Features: - iCloud is supported, sync files & histories across your devices automatically - Connect to Komga, Kavita or Calibre with OPDS protocol - Controllable by game controllers - Directly access your files on Box, Dropbox and Onedrive - "Texture" rendering will make you feel holding an real book - Special "Zen" read mode, set up your headphone, and read comics in the wonderful virtual world! - Support PDF, ZIP, ZIP64, encrypted ZIP, RAR, encrypted RAR, CBZ, and CBR files - Support Comic Book in EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 formats - Open archive file without decompression - Support nested archive and folders - Split large image, merge small images - Support paging mode and smooth mode - Chose any reading direction you like - Support keyboard control, hold the command key ⌘ to checkout shortcuts - Import comic files in many ways: - A embed HTTP Server - Connect to a WebDAV server - Connect to a SMB server - Directly copy from Files app - Support common img formats: - jpg, png, webP, gif, apng, bmp, avif, heic - Password book to let you manage archive passwords - Guess archive password base on password book - AI based image enhancement (Powered by waifu2x) The most exciting thing about KedaReader is it supports "Streaming Reading", if your server is set up with WebDAV or SMB protocol, then all Zip, Mobi, Epub, RAR files on that server can be open instantly without downloading the whole archive, KedaReader only downloads the part you need! If the network condition is good, you probably won't realize these archive files is store on the server :P Thanks for these authors provide their beautiful icons: Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Icon made by DinosoftLabs from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Icon made by mavadee from www.flaticon.com Icon made by smalllikeart from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Those Icons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Swifticons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by srip from www.flaticon.com Thanks for the preview music provided by: Music by Ray Janssen-Timmen from Pixabay

Screenshots

ComicShare3 screens
KedaReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KedaReader at Free against ComicShare's $3.99. KedaReader also leads on ratings volume (200 vs 47). ComicShare's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

KedaReader is free to download; ComicShare costs $3.99 up front. ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and KedaReader sells 8 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 — 4.4 for ComicShare against 4.5 for KedaReader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 200 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, KedaReader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ComicShare versus KedaReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicShareKedaReader
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (47 ratings)4.5 (200 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47200 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB247 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developeryoshitaka haneda晖铠 陈

Customer experience

ComicShare

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

KedaReader

All ratings200 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

ComicShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KedaReader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with page orientation and rotation
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching Apple IDs

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add reading mode with eye-friendly display
  • Support for EPUB format and text-based books
  • Implement Apple TV and macOS support
  • Add bookmark and favorite features
  • Improve page orientation and rotation handling
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  • Enhance OPDS and WebDAV functionality

In-app purchases

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
8 purchases

KedaReader

One-time8
  • Buy me an ice cream~$0.99
  • Buy me a milk tea$1.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
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  • Lifetime (Early supporter)$3.99
  • Buy me a happy day~$3.99
  • Buy me a happy week~$8.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Buy me a happy month~$14.99

Questions

Is ComicShare free?
ComicShare costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is KedaReader free?
KedaReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ComicShare or KedaReader?
KedaReader is rated higher. ComicShare averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while KedaReader averages 4.5 from 200 ratings.
Do ComicShare or KedaReader have ads?
Neither ComicShare nor KedaReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicShare or KedaReader?
ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, and KedaReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, ComicShare was updated on September 24, 2026 and KedaReader on September 22, 2026.

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