ShelfStream vs Versa
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/
Versa
Read comics and manga directly from your NAS, cloud storage, or device. Offers features like page previews, progress syncing across Apple devices, and adjustable reading settings. Includes a novel reader and archive editing tools for Pro users.
- Read from NAS, cloud, or device
- Automatic cover art and streaming
- Page preview slider
- Sync progress across Apple devices
- Two-page spread support
- Novel reading mode
- Archive editing and enhancement (Pro)
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Versa Comic & Manga Viewer for iPhone / iPad / Mac / Apple TV / Apple Watch Versa lets you read comics stored on your NAS, in the cloud, or on your device, just as they are. No copying needed: open files directly from a NAS or PC on the same Wi‑Fi, or from WebDAV and Dropbox. [WHAT YOU CAN DO] ◆ Read comics straight from your NAS or device Connect to a NAS or PC over SMB and browse ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, 7Z, CB7, TAR, CBT, PDF, EPUB and image folders. Covers line up on your bookshelf automatically, and large files stream where possible. ◆ Read comics in the cloud (new, Pro) Connect to WebDAV (NAS, Nextcloud, InfiniCLOUD and more) and Dropbox, and add folders straight to your bookshelf. ZIP and CBZ files load only the pages you need, so you can start reading without waiting for a download. ◆ Jump to any page Drag the slider to see page previews and jump straight to the scene you want. Auto page turn, bookmarks and cover thumbnails are one tap away in the menu. ◆ Pick up where you left off History and "Continue" take you back to your last page, and the list shows how far you have read at a glance. Within the same folder, you can move smoothly to the next or previous volume. ◆ Clean two-page spreads On iPad, Mac and iPhone in landscape, read with two pages side by side. Show the cover on its own or shift pages to fix mismatched spreads. Right-to-left or left-to-right reading and page-turn direction are fully adjustable. ◆ Comfortable novel reading Read EPUB and text novels in a dedicated novel viewer, with vertical or horizontal text, adjustable font and size, and ruby (furigana) support. ◆ Edit and enhance archives (Pro) Reorder, delete or split pages in ZIP, EPUB, RAR, PDF and other archives. Adjust brightness, contrast, sepia and hue, upscale images and convert formats. Save your adjustments as presets. ◆ Connected across iPhone, iPad and Mac Sync reading progress, bookmarks, history and registered folders with iCloud. Continue on iPad or Mac right where you stopped on iPhone. ◆ On the big screen with Apple TV Open your bookshelf on your TV and turn pages with the remote. ◆ Read on Apple Watch Open your iPhone bookshelf from Apple Watch. Turn pages with the Digital Crown and double-tap to zoom. Enjoy a few pages whenever you have a spare moment. ◆ Server integration (Pro) Open Komga and Kavita libraries from your bookshelf, with offline saving. ◆ Lock your private folders Protect folders with a passcode or Face ID. ◆ Try it right away with demo books Demo comics and a demo novel are included, so you can try everything even without a NAS or server. [SUPPORTED FORMATS] Image folders / ZIP / CBZ / RAR / CBR / 7Z / CB7 / TAR / CBT / PDF / EPUB / Text (TXT) [GREAT FOR] ・People who keep their comics on a NAS or in the cloud (WebDAV, Dropbox) ・Anyone who wants the same library on iPhone, iPad and Mac ・Readers who like to fine-tune spreads and page turning ・Fixing faded colors and page order in old scans [PRICING] Try every Pro feature free for the first 7 days. Basic local and SMB reading stays free. (Free: 1 registered folder, 5 folder bookmarks, 1 playlist) Pro removes ads and unlocks Komga / Kavita integration, opening books from the cloud (WebDAV, Dropbox), offline saving, unlimited playlists, and archive editing, enhancement, upscaling and format conversion. Quad-A Digital
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShelfStream at 100% against Versa's 0%. Versa's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Versa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShelfStream ships an update weekly, Versa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShelfStream | Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社リモシア | yuya takahara |
Customer experience
ShelfStream
Versa
In-app purchases
ShelfStream
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
Versa
- Versa Pro (One-Time Purchase)$5.99









