# ComicShelf Reader vs Halftone

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComicShelf Reader at none against Halftone's 3. Halftone's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halftone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ComicShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ComicShelf Reader against 5.0 for Halftone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicShelf Reader | Halftone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halftone-comic-and-manga-reader/id6792478808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) | [Bony Yousuf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080482015) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Halftone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halftone-comic-and-manga-reader/id6792478808)

This app provides a seamless reading experience for comics and manga from various sources like Komga, Kavita, and cloud storage. It features unique zoom controls for comfortable one-handed reading and supports multiple file formats.

**Highlights:** Connects to Komga, Kavita, and other OPDS catalogs, Hold Zoom for one-handed reading, Page-level progress sync, Supports various file formats (CBZ, CBR, PDF), Webtoon mode for long-strip scrolling, Privacy features like Incognito reading

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

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

### Is Halftone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ComicShelf Reader or Halftone?

ComicShelf Reader and Halftone are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ComicShelf Reader or Halftone have ads?

Neither ComicShelf Reader nor Halftone shows ads.

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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.*