Comparison

ComicShare vs TANA

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
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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
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About

TANA

Features
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Your reading and watching life, on your own personal timeline. TANA is a private media journal for quietly recording the books you've read, movies you've watched, and TV shows you've followed — all in one place. No need to share on social media. No need to compare scores. Just your experiences, preserved for yourself. That's it. ■ TANA is for you if: □ You don't want to forget the books you've read or movies you've watched □ You want one app for books, movies, and TV shows — not three □ You want a private record, not a social review platform □ You want to separate what you're reading now from what you've finished □ You're looking for something simple and beautiful ■ Features - Books, movies, and TV shows in one place No need for separate apps for each. Your reading and watching life, together. - Two simple screens: "Now" and "Shelf" Currently reading or watching? It goes in "Now." Finished? It moves to your "Shelf." Two screens to organize your media life. - A timeline to look back on Start date, progress notes, completion date — your reading and watching journey preserved as a beautiful timeline. - Progress notes "Finished chapter 3," "Season 2, episode 5" — leave short notes on where you are. - Easy search and add Search by title to add items with cover art and poster images. Add manually if needed. - Private ratings Rate completed items from 1 star to 5 stars. Your ratings are never shared. They're yours alone. - Works offline Start using TANA immediately — no account required. Sign in to enable cloud sync. ■ One-time purchase No ads. No subscription. Pay once and every feature is yours forever. ■ Privacy Your records belong to you and only you. TANA has no social features. Your reading history and movie ratings are never shared with anyone. ■ Data sources Book data provided by Google Books API. Movie and TV data provided by TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

ComicShare3 screens
TANA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TANA at none against ComicShare's 4. TANA also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). ComicShare's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

ComicShare costs $3.99 and TANA $1.99 up front. ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TANA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, TANA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ComicShare versus TANA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicShareTANA
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB24 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developeryoshitaka hanedaYuriko Onsager

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
None

TANA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComicShare free?
ComicShare costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TANA free?
TANA costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ComicShare or TANA have ads?
Neither ComicShare nor TANA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicShare or TANA?
ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, and TANA every 3 weeks. Most recently, ComicShare was updated on November 1, 2026 and TANA on October 31, 2026.

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