Comparison

ShelfStream vs Versa

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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. ■ 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 • 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 ■ 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/

About

Versa

Features
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Versa(ヴァーサ) 漫画・コミックビューア for iPhone / iPad / Apple TV 端末内や NAS に保存した漫画を、そのまま快適に読めるビューアです。 ファイルをコピーしなくても、同じ Wi‑Fi 上の NAS や PC から直接開けます。 【できること】 ◆ NAS・端末の漫画をそのまま読む SMB で NAS / PC に接続し、ZIP・CBZ・RAR・CBR・7Z・CB7・TAR・CBT・PDF・EPUB・画像フォルダを閲覧できます。大きなファイルも、可能な範囲でストリーミング読み込みに対応しています。 ◆ 続きから、すぐ再開 履歴と「続きから」で、前回のページへ戻れます。同じフォルダ内なら、次の巻・前の巻へもスムーズに移動できます。 ◆ 見開きをきれいに整える 表紙を単独表示にしたり、ページのオフセットをずらしたりして、見開きのズレを調整できます。右開き/左開きやページ送りも細かく設定可能です。 ◆ 書庫を編集・補正できる ZIP / EPUB / RAR / PDF などの書庫に対して、ページの並び替え、削除、見開き分割、色補正、高画質化、形式変換ができます(Pro)。 ◆ iPhone・iPad・Apple TV でつながる 進捗、ブックマーク、ポスターなどを iCloud 経由で共有できます。Apple TV でも本棚から漫画を楽しめます。 ◆ サーバー連携にも対応 Komga / Kavita のライブラリを本棚から開けます(Pro)。オフライン保存やプレイリストにも対応しています。 【対応形式】 画像フォルダ / ZIP / CBZ / RAR / CBR / 7Z / CB7 / TAR / CBT / PDF / EPUB 【こんな方へ】 ・NAS にコミックをまとめている方 ・iPhone や iPad、Apple TV で同じライブラリを読みたい方 ・見開きやページ送りを自分好みに調整したい方 【料金】 初回 7 日間は Pro 機能をお試しいただけます。 ローカルと SMB の基本的な閲覧は、無料のままご利用いただけます。 Pro では広告非表示、Komga / Kavita、オフライン保存などを解放できます。 Pro では広告非表示、Komga / Kavita、オフライン保存、プレイリスト、書庫の編集・補正・高画質化・形式変換などを解放できます。 Quad-A Digital

Screenshots

ShelfStream4 screens
Versa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShelfStream at weekly against Versa's every 2 months. On price, 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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShelfStream ships an update weekly, Versa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ShelfStream versus Versa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfStreamVersa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社リモシアyuya takahara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShelfStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
1 purchases

Versa

One-time1
  • Versa Pro$5.99

Questions

Is ShelfStream free?
ShelfStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Versa free?
Versa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShelfStream or Versa have ads?
Neither ShelfStream nor Versa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShelfStream or Versa?
ShelfStream ships an update weekly, and Versa every 2 months. Most recently, ShelfStream was updated on September 15, 2026 and Versa on September 8, 2026.

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