# Glassy Comics vs ComicShelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComicShelf at none against Glassy Comics's 1. ComicShelf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Glassy Comics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glassy Comics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ComicShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glassy Comics has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Glassy Comics's written reviews are positive against 100% of ComicShelf's.

Glassy Comics ships an update every 2 weeks, ComicShelf weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glassy Comics | ComicShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-comics-comic-reader/id6758964136/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-comic-collection/id6772668032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fernando Bunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075261) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### Glassy Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-comics-comic-reader/id6758964136)

A private and powerful comic reader for iOS that imports and organizes your digital collection. Enjoy a polished reading experience with support for multiple formats and customizable reading modes. Track your progress with a local dashboard and access your library via iCloud or Wi-Fi transfer.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 file formats (PDF, EPUB, CBZ, CBR, etc.), Organize library with folders, search, and filters, Customizable reading modes (OLED Black, Dark Gray, Sepia, Light), Left-to-right and right-to-left reading support, Local reading stats dashboard, Home screen widgets for quick access, Wi-Fi transfer and iCloud integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassy Comics Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### ComicShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-comic-collection/id6772668032)

Easily track your comic book collection, discover new and upcoming releases, and manage your wishlist. Stay updated on your favorite series with personalized feeds and weekly digests. Explore detailed comic and creator information, and connect with a community of fellow comic lovers.

**Highlights:** Track owned comic issues, Discover new and upcoming releases, Manage comic wishlists, Follow favorite comic series, Detailed comic and creator info, Rate issues and read community comments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glassy Comics free?

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

### Is ComicShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glassy Comics or ComicShelf?

ComicShelf is rated higher. Glassy Comics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ComicShelf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Glassy Comics or ComicShelf have ads?

ComicShelf shows ads; Glassy Comics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glassy Comics or ComicShelf?

Glassy Comics ships an update every 2 weeks, and ComicShelf weekly. Most recently, Glassy Comics was updated on October 7, 2026 and ComicShelf on October 7, 2026.

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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.*