# ComicShare vs KedaReader

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 (#106 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicShare | KedaReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshare-streaming-reader/id642097030/reviews) | **[4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yoshitaka haneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/642097033) | [晖铠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545370672) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicShare

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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 |


### KedaReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me an ice cream~ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a milk tea | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Early supporter) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy day~ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy week~ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy month~ | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best manga reader
- 👍 Excellent features
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Innovative upscaling
- 👍 Seamless NAS integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Concerns about paywall and monetization

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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