Comparison

ComicShare vs FolioSpace

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
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About

FolioSpace

This personal reading client allows you to browse, organize, and read your digital library. Enjoy comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, with optimized performance for large collections on iPad.

Highlights
  • Connect to FolioSpace Library server
  • Browse and organize remote library
  • Read EPUB, PDF, comics, webtoons
  • Comfortable reading layouts
  • Optimized for large libraries
  • Local caching for comics
Features
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FolioSpace is a personal reading client for iPhone and iPad. It connects to a FolioSpace Library server so users can browse, organize, and read their own remote library across EPUB, PDF, comic archives, and webtoon-style content. FolioSpace supports comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, including single-page, double-page, and webtoon reading modes. It also includes library browsing, collections, reading progress, cover previews, cached assets, and optimized large-library scrolling for iPad. What’s New Initial iOS release of FolioSpace for iPhone and iPad: Connect to a FolioSpace Library server. Browse books, comics, collections, and remote library content. Read EPUB, PDF, comic archive, and webtoon content. Supports iPad single-page and double-page reading layouts. Optimized EPUB layout, image rendering, and reading progress. Improved comic and webtoon loading with local caching. Supports keyboard and external controller page turning. Improved performance for large libraries and cover browsing. Terms of Use: https://foliospace.app/terms.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foliospace.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

ComicShare3 screens
FolioSpace2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FolioSpace at Free against ComicShare's $3.99. FolioSpace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). ComicShare's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FolioSpace is free to download; ComicShare costs $3.99 up front. ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and FolioSpace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FolioSpace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicShare has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ComicShare's written reviews are positive against 100% of FolioSpace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, FolioSpace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ComicShare versus FolioSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicShareFolioSpace
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developeryoshitaka haneda晓东 傅

Customer experience

ComicShare

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

FolioSpace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

FolioSpace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is ComicShare free?
ComicShare costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FolioSpace free?
FolioSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ComicShare or FolioSpace?
FolioSpace is rated higher. ComicShare averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while FolioSpace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ComicShare or FolioSpace have ads?
Neither ComicShare nor FolioSpace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicShare or FolioSpace?
ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, and FolioSpace every 3 weeks. Most recently, ComicShare was updated on September 29, 2026 and FolioSpace on September 19, 2026.

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