# Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF vs ComicShelf Reader

The clearest difference is rating: ComicShelf Reader at 5.0 against Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF's 4.5. ComicShelf Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ComicShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicShelf Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF | ComicShelf Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-cbr-cbz-and-pdf/id6504741382/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Guidet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508644490) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-cbr-cbz-and-pdf/id6504741382)

This app allows users to read comic books in CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats. It offers features like smart library organization, automatic progress saving, and an ad-free experience. Premium features include unlimited imports and custom collections.

**Highlights:** Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats, Import from local storage/USB, Automatic reading progress saving, Customizable comic collections, Ad-free reading experience, Eye comfort mode (blue light filter)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription sale | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


### ComicShelf Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679)

Organize and read your digital comic collection with support for multiple formats like CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB. Enjoy various library and reading views, including panel-by-panel zoom and cloud storage integration. Designed for a seamless reading experience on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB formats, Carousel, Shelf, and Grid library views, Paginated, Panel, and Scroll reading modes, Right-to-left reading for manga, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, iCloud, WebDAV), Handcrafted dark UI with optional red theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF free?

Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

ComicShelf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF or ComicShelf Reader?

ComicShelf Reader is rated higher. Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while ComicShelf Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF or ComicShelf Reader have ads?

Neither Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF nor ComicShelf Reader shows ads.

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