Eclipse vs ComicShelf Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ComicShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Eclipse | ComicShelf Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VRATISLAV VACULA | Thomas Eggenberger |
Customer experience
Eclipse
ComicShelf Reader
In-app purchases
Eclipse
- Eclipse Pro Lifetime$7.99
ComicShelf Reader
No in-app purchases









