ShelfStream vs Comic Shelf
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. ■ 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/
Comic Shelf
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Comic Shelfは、自分でスキャンした本(自炊データ)を読むための、 iPhone/iPad向けのシンプルなコミックビューアーです。 【対応形式】 ZIP・CBZ・RAR・CBR・PDF・画像を直接含むフォルダに対応しています。 【読みやすさへのこだわり】 ・右開き(縦書きマンガ)/左開きを切り替え可能 ・見開き表示(横長ページは自動で単独表示、表紙合わせにも対応) ・ページめくりはスライド/紙めくり(カール)から選択 ・縦スクロール表示(連続読み)にもワンタップで切替 ・タップゾーン/スワイプでのページ送り、ピンチ・ダブルタップでの拡大 ・サムネイル一覧やスライダから好きなページへすぐ移動 ・しおり、ヒストリバック、読書位置を自動で記憶 【本棚】 ・読書中の本をカルーセルでまとめて表示、タップで即再開 ・本棚を複数作成して整理 ・シリーズ(巻まとめ)をドラッグ&ドロップや複数選択で作成 ・本棚の見た目を6種類のテーマから選択(ホワイト/クリーム/木目/本棚/和紙/レンガ) 【本の取り込み方】 ・アプリ内の「+」からファイルを選択(複数選択・フォルダ単位もOK) ・MacのFinderやWindowsのファイル管理でこの端末の「Comic Shelf」フォルダへ直接コピー ・自宅のNAS・PCから、Windows共有(SMB)またはFTPで直接取り込み ・ファイル名がShift-JISのZIP/NASにも対応 【データについて】 取り込んだ本・しおり・読書位置は、すべて端末内に保存されます。 外部のサーバーへの送信や、利用状況の収集は一切行っていません。 自分の蔵書を、自分の端末の中で、気持ちよく読むためのアプリです。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Comic Shelf at none against ShelfStream's 2. ShelfStream's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Comic Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShelfStream ships an update weekly, Comic Shelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShelfStream | Comic Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社リモシア | RYUZABU SAITO |
In-app purchases
ShelfStream
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
Comic Shelf
No in-app purchases








