Comparison

Komic vs ShelfStream

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

Head to head
About

Komic

This app provides a seamless comic and manga reading experience by connecting to your Komga or Kavita server. It supports various file formats and offers advanced reading features, progress tracking, and offline access.

Highlights
  • Komga & Kavita server integration
  • Support for CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB
  • Advanced reading experience with zoom
  • Cross-device progress tracking
  • Offline reading capabilities
  • Multi-server connection
Features
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Komic is an elegant, feature-rich iOS app that delivers the best comic and manga reading experience with your Komga or Kavita server. Features: - Komga & Kavita Integration: Seamlessly connect to your Komga and Kavita servers to access your entire library. - Multi-server Support: Connect to multiple servers and switch between them effortlessly within the app. - Wide Format Support: Enjoy comics and manga in CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB formats. - Advanced Reading Experience: Smooth, intuitive reader with zoom, multiple reading directions, and tap navigation. - Progress Tracking: Sync and track your reading progress across all your devices. - Offline Reading: Download your favorites and read anywhere, even without an internet connection. Note: Komic does not provide any media and requires a Komga or Kavita instance. Read our privacy policy and terms of use: https://pruizlezcano.github.io/komic/privacy/ https://pruizlezcano.github.io/komic/terms/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. ■ iPhone Duo Support • Open your iPhone Duo and keep reading the same page—the fold becomes the book's spine and you read in a two-page spread • Scanned two-page spreads open as one image, centered on the fold • Half-open in portrait: read on the top half, browse and turn pages on the bottom half • Right-to-left and left-to-right books are laid out just like printed books ■ 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 • New Page Curl mode: pages curl like paper as you turn them (not available for vertical reading or scrolling) • 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 • Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo ■ 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/

Screenshots

Komic4 screens
ShelfStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

Komic and ShelfStream both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ShelfStream's written reviews are positive against 59% of Komic's. Komic's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Komic sells 6 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShelfStream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Komic has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Komic's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShelfStream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Komic ships an update every 2 weeks, ShelfStream weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Komic versus ShelfStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKomicShelfStream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo Ruiz株式会社リモシア

Customer experience

Komic

All ratings52 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral22.7%
Negative18.2%

ShelfStream

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Komic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$8.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me lunch$3.99
  • Buy me a pizza$8.99
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  • Lifetime$22.99
2 purchases

ShelfStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Komic free?
Komic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShelfStream free?
ShelfStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Komic or ShelfStream?
ShelfStream is rated higher. Komic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while ShelfStream averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Komic or ShelfStream have ads?
Neither Komic nor ShelfStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Komic or ShelfStream?
Komic ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShelfStream weekly. Most recently, Komic was updated on November 14, 2026 and ShelfStream on November 13, 2026.

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