# MMReader vs ShelfStream

The clearest difference is rating: ShelfStream at 5.0 against MMReader's 4.3. MMReader's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MMReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MMReader has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of MMReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShelfStream's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MMReader | ShelfStream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmreader-comic-and-manga-reader/id6748309790/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奕兴 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825016486) | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) |

## What reviewers say

### MMReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmreader-comic-and-manga-reader/id6748309790)

This app allows you to read your own comics and manga by importing various file formats from local storage or cloud services. It offers AI-powered enhancements like colorization and translation for an improved reading experience on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** AI image enhancement and colorization, AI translation for global comics, Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, and more, Cloud and NAS import options, Customizable reading modes, Ad-free reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 10-Day Trial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MMReader free?

MMReader 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, MMReader or ShelfStream?

ShelfStream is rated higher. MMReader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ShelfStream averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MMReader or ShelfStream have ads?

Neither MMReader nor ShelfStream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MMReader or ShelfStream?

MMReader ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShelfStream weekly. Most recently, MMReader was updated on November 14, 2026 and ShelfStream on November 13, 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.*