# Komic vs ShelfStream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShelfStream at 100% against Komic's 60%. ShelfStream also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Komic's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

ShelfStream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Komic has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Komic's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShelfStream's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Komic | ShelfStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komic-comicmanga-reader/id6744676973/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pablo Ruiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775445873) | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) |

## What reviewers say

### Komic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/komic-comicmanga-reader/id6744676973)

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

**Highlights:** Komga Server Integration, Multi-server Support, CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB Support, Advanced Reading Experience, Progress Tracking, Offline Reading

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pizza | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


### ShelfStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 48 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 October 13, 2026 and ShelfStream on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*