# Yomu vs ComicShelf Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComicShelf Reader at none against Yomu's 10. ComicShelf Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yomu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ComicShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yomu | ComicShelf Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### Yomu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-manga-and-webtoon-reader/id6760745234)

This app offers a streamlined manga reading experience with features like automatic panel detection and offline downloads. It supports multiple sources and self-hosted servers, allowing you to manage your entire library in one place. Premium features include AI translation and progress syncing with popular tracking sites.

**Highlights:** Automatic panel detection and zooming, Multi-source manga browsing, Library management and progress tracking, Offline chapter downloads, Self-hosted server integration (Komga, Kavita, etc.), AI-powered page translation, Progress syncing with AniList, MyAnimeList, Kitsu

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 30 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Series Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $99.99 | 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 Yomu free?

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

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

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

### Do Yomu or ComicShelf Reader have ads?

Yomu shows ads; ComicShelf Reader 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.*