Ice Comic vs ShelfStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ice Comic
This app allows you to read various digital book and comic formats locally on your device. It supports numerous file types, offers organizational tools like customizable folders, and includes features for a smoother reading experience such as auto-scrolling and progress saving.
- Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, ZIP, RAR, and more
- Organize with customizable folders
- Automatic reading progress and bookmark saving
- Auto-scrolling for hands-free reading
- Import via Share, iTunes, Wi-Fi, WebDAV
- AI image enhancement
- Manga translation
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Supports importing and parsing files in EPUB, PDF, MOBI, ZIP (CBZ), 7Z, RAR (CBR), TAR, and more. Also supports nested compressed files, automatically categorizing multiple resources into folders. Features bookshelf customization, allowing you to create and manage folders freely. Automatically records reading progress and bookmarks so you can return to your favorite moments anytime. Supports auto-scrolling, freeing your hands for effortless reading. Key Features: • Local Manga Reading: Enjoy your manga anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. • Photo Storage & Browsing: Not just a bookshelf, but also a private photo album. • Multiple import methods: Supports importing files via Share, iTunes, Wi-Fi transfer, WebDAV, and more. • Wide File Format Support: Compatible with EPUB, MOBI, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, PDF, JPEG, PNG, etc. • AI Image Enhancement with Multiple Models to Choose From • Bookshelf Management: Organize your collection with customizable folders. • Manga Translation: Read foreign-language manga with ease. • Supports Nested Compressed Files: Read directly without manual extraction. [Lifetime Membership] Lifetime Membership: $5.99 Lifetime Membership: $9.99 [About Subscriptions] Auto-renewing Monthly Plan: $0.99/month Prices may vary by region. The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account and will automatically renew 24 hours before the end of each billing period. To cancel auto-renewal, go to “Settings” → “iTunes & App Store” → tap your “Apple ID” → “View Apple ID” → “Subscriptions” → Cancel the subscription. Membership Terms: https://www.icereading.com/membership Privacy Policy: https://www.icereading.com/privacy If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact us through: • Leaving a review on the App Store • In-app feedback • Email: luk22728@gmail.com
ShelfStream
This app is a powerful comic and manga viewer that supports a wide range of file formats and cloud storage services. It offers a premium reading experience with intelligent prefetching and multiple viewing modes, along with easy library management.
- Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box)
- NAS and server connection (SMB, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP)
- Zero load time prefetching
- Multiple reading modes (single, spread, vertical scroll)
- Support for ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF, 7z
- Library organization and bookmarks
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【The Ultimate Comic & Manga Viewer】 ShelfStream is the next-generation viewer designed for comic enthusiasts who want the best reading experience for their scanned ebook and comic collection. ■ Cloud Storage Support (Premium) • Works with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box • Read your files where they are, without copying them to your device ■ NAS & Server Connection (Premium) • SMB, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP protocols supported • Open books on your home server without copying them • Handle massive libraries effortlessly ■ Comfortable Reading Experience • ZIP/CBZ files prefetch page by page, so you can start reading without waiting for the whole file (RAR/CBR/7z/PDF are retrieved in full before display) • 7 reading styles (single page, two-page spread, vertical scroll (Webtoon), and more) • Right-to-left and left-to-right reading support • Save display settings per book and series ("Apply to Series" for batch setup) • Set the fit method separately for portrait/landscape, plus a landscape layout option ■ Extensive Format Support • ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF, 7z compatible • Image files (JPEG, PNG, WebP) ■ Easy Library Management • Organize by series • Bookmarks and reading history (reading position is stored on this device) • Intuitive library controls ■ Pricing • Free: local file reading, all 7 reading styles, series management, bookmarks • ShelfStream Premium: cloud and NAS connections with streaming Monthly plan (1 month, auto-renewing) US$0.49 / Yearly plan (1 year, auto-renewing) US$5.99 Both include a 7-day free trial • No ads, including on the free plan Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The ultimate viewer for digital comic collectors. Start free today. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shelfstream.remosia.biz/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ice Comic at 35 against ShelfStream's 2. Ice Comic also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). ShelfStream's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ice Comic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ShelfStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ice Comic against 5.0 for ShelfStream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Comic has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Ice Comic's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShelfStream's.
Ice Comic ships an update fortnightly, ShelfStream weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ice Comic | ShelfStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉莹 王 | 株式会社リモシア |
Customer experience
Ice Comic
ShelfStream
In-app purchases
Ice Comic
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lifetime$4.99
- 永久会员$5.99
- 永久会员$9.99
ShelfStream
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year







