# Bookshelf vs ComicShelf Reader

The clearest difference is ads: ComicShelf Reader at none against Bookshelf's shown. Bookshelf's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshelf | ComicShelf Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HYUK NAMKUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869906044) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-comic-ebook-pdf/id6761722274)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Bookshelf free?

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

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

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

### Do Bookshelf or ComicShelf Reader have ads?

Bookshelf 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.*