# ShelfStream vs FolioSpace Reader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShelfStream | FolioSpace Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) | [晓东 傅](https://appshunter.io/developer/328047099) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### FolioSpace Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShelfStream free?

ShelfStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FolioSpace Reader free?

FolioSpace Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShelfStream or FolioSpace Reader?

ShelfStream and FolioSpace Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ShelfStream or FolioSpace Reader have ads?

Neither ShelfStream nor FolioSpace Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShelfStream or FolioSpace Reader?

ShelfStream ships an update weekly, and FolioSpace Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShelfStream was updated on October 25, 2026 and FolioSpace Reader on October 25, 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.*