Comparison

Eclipse vs ComicShelf Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eclipse

Organize your manga collection, track your reading progress, and read offline without needing an account. This app offers a premium experience with features like iCloud sync and backup options, all for free.

Highlights
  • Local manga and comic reading
  • Komga companion client
  • History, progress, and stats tracking
  • Gesture-controlled reader
  • Backup and restore from other readers
  • iCloud sync
  • Offline downloads
Features
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Everything other manga readers charge a subscription for - sync, offline downloads, stats - is free in Eclipse. No account needed. Organize your collection, track what you read, display your stats, and read offline without an account in a polished and premium app. Features: • Local manga and comic reading with an unlimited library • Complete Komga companion client • Extended history, progress and stats tracking • A state-of-the-art reader with fluid and satisfying gesture controls • Backup and restore backups from other readers • iCloud sync • Offline downloads • Clean light and dark themes • No account required

About

ComicShelf Reader

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
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ComicShelf Reader is the ultimate comic reading experience for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just getting started, ComicShelf Reader puts your entire library at your fingertips — beautifully organized and a joy to read. READ EVERY FORMAT CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB — ComicShelf Reader handles them all. No conversions, no workarounds. Just open and read. THREE STUNNING LIBRARY VIEWS • Carousel — Flip through your collection like a physical longbox with a stunning 3D carousel and reflective display • Shelf View — See your comics organized by series on a classic bookshelf • Grid View — A clean, dense layout for collectors with large libraries THREE READING MODES • Paginated — Tap or swipe page by page, just like holding a real comic • Panel View — Zoom in panel by panel for the ultimate reading experience on any screen size • Scroll View — Continuous vertical scrolling, perfect for webtoons and manga MANGA SUPPORT Full right-to-left reading mode for manga fans. ComicShelf Reader adapts to the way you read. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Connect your existing cloud storage and read directly from your collection — no re-uploading required. • Google Drive • iCloud Drive • WebDAV servers BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN ComicShelf Reader features a handcrafted dark UI with an optional Bloodied red theme — built for late-night reading sessions. Every detail, from the animated carousel to the per-panel zoom, is designed to keep you in the story. PRIVACY FIRST ComicShelf Reader does not collect, sell, or share your personal data. Your library stays yours. Support: support@comicshelf.app Privacy Policy: https://comicshelf.app/reader/privacy

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
ComicShelf Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ComicShelf Reader at 5.0 against Eclipse's 4.0. ComicShelf Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Eclipse's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ComicShelf Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eclipse versus ComicShelf Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseComicShelf Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVRATISLAV VACULAThomas Eggenberger

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ComicShelf Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Eclipse

One-time1
  • Eclipse Pro Lifetime$7.99
None

ComicShelf Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse 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, Eclipse or ComicShelf Reader?
ComicShelf Reader is rated higher. Eclipse averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ComicShelf Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Eclipse or ComicShelf Reader have ads?
Eclipse shows ads; ComicShelf Reader does not.

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