ShelfStream vs FolioSpace Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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. ■ 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/
FolioSpace Reader
This personal reading client allows you to browse, organize, and read your digital library. Enjoy comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, with optimized performance for large collections on iPad.
- Connect to FolioSpace Library server
- Browse and organize remote library
- Read EPUB, PDF, comics, webtoons
- Comfortable reading layouts
- Optimized for large libraries
- Local caching for comics
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FolioSpace Reader brings your personal EPUB books, PDFs, comics, and webtoons to iPhone and iPad. Read without a local book limit. Customize typography, use bookmarks and notes, and connect one FolioSpace Library server for browsing, search, reading progress, and offline downloads. On iPhone Duo, keep your bookshelf and book cover on the outer display. Open a book to full-screen reading on the inner display, with side-by-side pages in landscape and a single page in portrait. Unlock Pro with a one-time purchase. Pro includes page-turn animations, the full ambient sound collection, up to five saved FolioSpace Library servers, Calibre-Web and Komga connections, and Markdown notes export. No subscription is required. Core reading, accessibility controls, and your existing books and reading data remain available in the free edition. AI translation and bilingual reading are not included in this release. Terms of Use: https://foliospace.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://foliospace.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FolioSpace Reader at 4 against ShelfStream's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. ShelfStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and FolioSpace Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 5.0 for ShelfStream against 5.0 for FolioSpace Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ShelfStream ships an update weekly, FolioSpace Reader every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | ShelfStream | FolioSpace Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社リモシア | 晓东 傅 |
Customer experience
ShelfStream
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In-app purchases
ShelfStream
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
FolioSpace Reader
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$12.99
Questions
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