# ZRead vs ComicShelf Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComicShelf Reader at none against ZRead's 4. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ComicShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ZRead against 5.0 for ComicShelf Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZRead | ComicShelf Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zread-epub-reader/id6758880626/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [光泽 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873981179) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### ZRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zread-epub-reader/id6758880626)

A versatile reader for ebooks, PDFs, and comics. Supports numerous file formats including EPUB, MOBI, and CBZ. Offers a clean reading experience with privacy in mind.

**Highlights:** EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, MOBI, AZW support, CBZ, CBR, CB7 comic format support, Custom source integration, Privacy-focused design, Clean reading interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZRead Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ZRead Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $6.99 | one-time |
| ZRead Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### ComicShelf Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679)

Organize and read your digital comic collection with support for multiple formats like CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB. Enjoy various library and reading views, including panel-by-panel zoom and cloud storage integration. Designed for a seamless reading experience on iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB formats, Carousel, Shelf, and Grid library views, Paginated, Panel, and Scroll reading modes, Right-to-left reading for manga, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, iCloud, WebDAV), Handcrafted dark UI with optional red theme

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZRead free?

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

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZRead or ComicShelf Reader?

ZRead and ComicShelf Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ZRead or ComicShelf Reader have ads?

Neither ZRead nor ComicShelf Reader shows ads.

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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.*