# ComicShare vs ComicReader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ComicShare at 85% against ComicReader's 13%. ComicShare also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). ComicReader's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ComicReader is free to download; ComicShare costs $3.99 up front. ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ComicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicShare holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ComicShare's written reviews are positive against 13% of ComicReader's.

ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, ComicReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicShare | ComicReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshare-streaming-reader/id642097030/reviews)** | [3.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader-comic-book-reader/id1597314495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [yoshitaka haneda](https://appshunter.io/developer/642097033) | [Pablo Clemente](https://appshunter.io/developer/721792087) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicShare

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

**Currently charting:** #103 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 |


### ComicReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader-comic-book-reader/id1597314495)

This application is designed for iPad users with extensive comic collections. It offers a polished interface to manage and read thousands of comics without performance issues. Import comics via iTunes, Wi-Fi web server, or the Files app.

**Highlights:** Polished interface, Handles large comic collections (1500+ comics), Background comic import, No pre-processing required, Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF, Multiple import methods (iTunes, Wi-Fi, Files app)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicReader Plus | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicShare free?

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

### Is ComicReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ComicShare or ComicReader?

ComicShare is rated higher. ComicShare averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while ComicReader averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do ComicShare or ComicReader have ads?

Neither ComicShare nor ComicReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicShare or ComicReader?

ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, and ComicReader weekly. Most recently, ComicShare was updated on November 6, 2026 and ComicReader on November 7, 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.*