Comparison

Fiole vs Bookshelf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fiole

Explore a vast collection of manga, comics, and novels with an immersive reading experience. Access free content or unlock premium titles with various subscription options.

Highlights
  • Diverse content library
  • Immersive reading experience
  • Free tier access
  • Premium subscription options
  • Secure data storage
Features
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Discover a whole new way to read with Fiole Discover Fiole, the new reading app that transforms every read into a truly passionate, escapist, and rewarding experience. Manga, novels, graphic novels, comics, and soon webtoons: enjoy a diverse catalog designed for all readers, on a platform where everyone can read… but also write and publish. Write, publish, and get rewarded! Fiole allows everyone to share their stories, adventures, characters, and narratives for free with a passionate community. Publish your work freely, without any fees, and earn money based on the number of reads your content receives. A smooth and immersive reading experience Enjoy a modern, fast, and optimized reader for exceptional reading comfort. Smooth reading, intuitive navigation, a clear catalog, dynamic suggestions, and a smart home screen: everything is designed to make your experience pleasant and natural, even for casual reading. A catalog tailored to your preferences Fiole offers several subscription options to suit your needs: β€’ €4.99 per month to access the category of your choice β€’ €6.99 per month to unlock the entire catalog Simple, accessible offers designed to allow everyone to fully enjoy their reading. Fill your Loyalty Vial Each book you read on the app fills your Loyalty Vial. Once full, it gives you access to various exclusive benefits, including free months on the app, and the ability to share these benefits with your friends so they too can discover Fiole for free. A new vision of reading Fiole reinvents the reading experience by integrating unique gamification elements. Progress with each book you read, unlock benefits, experience a real sense of accomplishment, and enjoy a dynamic app that is constantly evolving with new content and features. Whether you're a casual reader, a manga enthusiast, a novel lover, or a storyteller, Fiole opens the doors to a new generation of reading. Fiole β€” Enjoy without moderation. Fiole PREMIUM: To read premium books you need to purchase a monthly subscription. Either you can choose The Fan subscription where you can read any book from your favorite book category or The scholar where you can read all the books in the App. This subscription will auto renewed monthly and in case of failure of auto renew, the subscription will be cancelled and you have to purchase again inside the application. However you can read free books if you are in free tier. Your data is securely stored with Fiole. Be sure to read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://fiole.app/en/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://fiole.app/en/terms-conditions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bookshelf

Features
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Bookshelf is the ultimate minimalist reader for all your comics, manga, and documents. Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, it allows you to enjoy your local library without distractions. Key Features: - Wide Format Support: Read ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, PDF, ePub, and folders containing image files seamlessly. - Manga/Webtoon Ready: Toggle Right-to-Left (RTL) reading mode for Japanese manga or vertical scroll for Webtoons. - Customizable Experience: Choose from Light, Dark, or Pure Black (OLED saver) themes. Adjust brightness and orientation to match your environment. - Convenient Controls: Turn pages easily using physical volume buttons. Keep your screen awake automatically while reading. - Double-Page View: Enhance your tablet or landscape reading with side-by-side double page layouts. - Auto Tracking & Bookmarks: Your reading progress is automatically saved. Pick up right where you left off, and use bookmarks for your favorite pages. - Cloud & Local Access: Open files stored directly on your device or access them through cloud integrations via the system picker. Designed for readers who value performance and a clean UI, Bookshelf ensures your reading experience is always a pleasure.

Screenshots

Fiole4 screens
Bookshelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookshelf at none against Fiole's 6. Fiole's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fiole sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Fiole versus Bookshelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFioleBookshelf
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size111 MB68 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFIOLEHYUK NAMKUNG

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Fiole

Subscriptions6
  • The God3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • The Fan Comics Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • The Fan Manga Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • The Fan BD Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • The Fan Romans Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • The Scholar Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
None

Bookshelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fiole free?
Fiole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookshelf free?
Bookshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fiole or Bookshelf have ads?
Bookshelf shows ads; Fiole does not.

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