# ShelfStream vs PixComic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixComic at none against ShelfStream's 2. ShelfStream's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. PixComic asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShelfStream | PixComic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfstream-comic-reader/id6757660174/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [株式会社リモシア](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639657831) | [PIXDYNE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778511899) |

## 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 |


### PixComic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcomic-manga-reader/id6800188557)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShelfStream free?

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

### Is PixComic free?

PixComic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ShelfStream or PixComic have ads?

PixComic shows ads; ShelfStream does not.

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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.*