Comparison

ManYue vs ShellShot

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

Head to head
About

ManYue

This app allows you to read manga and comics from various online sources, your local files, or personal cloud storage. Organize your collection, track reading progress, and sync across devices with iCloud or WebDAV.

Highlights
  • Read Venera manga sources
  • Import local comic files (CBZ, CBR, PDF)
  • Access NAS and server libraries (WebDAV, SMB)
  • Sync reading history and settings via iCloud
  • Portrait/landscape and single/double page layouts
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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ManYue is an iOS and iPadOS manga and comic reader for iPhone and iPad. Read Venera manga sources, enjoy local comics offline, and browse your personal NAS and server libraries. Read Venera manga sources Import JS / .ManYue source files or add a source link to browse, search and read chapters in ManYue. Save favorites, follow updates and continue reading. You add your own sources; content depends on each source. Local comics and offline reading Import common comic files such as CBZ, CBR, CB7, ZIP, RAR, 7z and PDF from the Files app. Organize image-based comics and archives on your bookshelf. Imported or downloaded content is available offline. Use shelf groups, history, bookmarks and a read-later list to manage your collection. NAS and server libraries Access personal cloud storage and NAS comics over WebDAV or SMB. Connect Suwayomi / Tachidesk, Komga, Kavita, LANraragi and OPDS / Ubooquity libraries to browse, read and download supported chapters. OPDS-PSE enables page-by-page reading; standard OPDS entries offering only whole-file downloads cannot be read directly. Reading on iPhone and iPad Choose portrait or landscape orientation, single- or double-page layouts and image zoom. Reading progress is saved automatically, with bookmarks and resume reading. Light and dark themes are available. Your collection across devices Use iCloud or WebDAV to sync reading history, favorites and settings. Bookshelves, download management and continue-reading shortcuts help you find your own comics. ManYue provides reading and personal-library management. You add the source files and comic content. Membership plans and terms ManYue Pro: $0.99/month or $9.99/year. ManYue Ultra: $1.99/month, $19.99/year, or $49.99 for a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices vary by App Store country or region; the purchase screen shows the price that applies to you. Pro includes iCloud sync, WebDAV sync, cloud import, SMB access, and unlimited concurrent downloads. Ultra includes all Pro features plus server libraries, image enhancement, batch export, batch actions, Bangumi and MyAnimeList sync, and other premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal charges are applied within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. If a free trial is offered on the purchase screen, any unused trial period ends when you start a paid subscription. The lifetime Ultra purchase is a one-time, non-consumable purchase and does not renew. Terms of Service: https://sobison.github.io/ibook/manyue_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sobison.github.io/ibook/manyue_privacy.html

About

ShellShot

Transform your screenshots into professional visuals with device frames, custom backgrounds, and flexible aspect ratios. Ideal for social media, app store previews, and portfolios, this tool simplifies the creation of polished showcase images without needing complex design software.

Highlights
  • Add real device frames
  • Customizable backgrounds and gradients
  • Flexible aspect ratios for social media
  • Long screenshot support
  • High-resolution export
  • Transparent background export
Features
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ShellShot turns everyday screenshots into polished showcase images — add real device frames, backgrounds, and aspect ratios for social posts, App Store previews, and portfolios. Lightweight and fast. No design suite required: pick a shot, frame it, export. Device Frames · New and classic iPhone models · Authentic device colors · Scale and drag to compose quickly Versatile Backgrounds · Solid and transparent backgrounds · Custom gradients and brightness · Use the current screenshot or a custom image · Curated artistic backgrounds · Adjustable darkness and blur Flexible Aspect Ratios · 1:1, 9:16, 3:4, 2:3, 1:2, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and more · Built for Stories, covers, posts, portfolios, and presentations · Keeps zoom and position when you switch images Long Screenshots & Export · Auto-detects long screenshots · Shows the full scroll content · Saves in high resolution to Photos · Transparent background export for further design Some frames, artistic backgrounds, full long-screenshot support, transparent export, and dynamic icons require ShellShot Pro.

Screenshots

ManYue4 screens
ShellShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShellShot at Free against ManYue's $0.99. ShellShot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). ManYue's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ShellShot is free to download; ManYue costs $0.99 up front. ManYue sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ShellShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ManYue ships an update weekly, ShellShot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ManYue versus ShellShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManYueShellShot
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAnyi County Bingzhiyi Trading Co., Ltd.Beijing Noncurious Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ManYue

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral20.3%
Negative6.3%

ShellShot

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ManYue

Subscriptions4
  • Ultra - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$2.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Ultra - Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ultra - Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

ShellShot

One-time1
  • ShellShot Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ManYue free?
ManYue costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ShellShot free?
ShellShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ManYue or ShellShot have ads?
Neither ManYue nor ShellShot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ManYue or ShellShot?
ManYue ships an update weekly, and ShellShot every 2 days. Most recently, ManYue was updated on November 9, 2026 and ShellShot on October 30, 2026.

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