# ComicShelf Reader vs Live Comics

The clearest difference is rating: Live Comics at 5.0 against ComicShelf Reader's 3.0. Live Comics also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ComicShelf Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Comics sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. ComicShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Comics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicShelf Reader | Live Comics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-comics-comic-book-reader/id6792930184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) | [Smooby, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792930186) |

## 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


### Live Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-comics-comic-book-reader/id6792930184)

Experience comic books like never before with narrated speech, sound effects, and guided panel-by-panel viewing. Import your own digital comics or stream classic titles. Designed for all readers, including those who are blind or visually impaired.

**Highlights:** Audio comics with character voices, Panel-by-panel guided view, Sound effects and music per panel, Audio descriptions for art, Import CBR/CBZ files, Offline reading, Curated classic comic library

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collector | $3.00 | per month |
| Reader | $20.00 | per month |
| Collector (yearly) | $30.00 | per year |
| Enthusiast | $60.00 | per month |
| Power | $100.00 | per month |
| 1,000 Credits | $10.00 | one-time |
| 2,800 Credits | $25.00 | one-time |
| 6,000 Credits | $50.00 | one-time |
| 12,000 Credits | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

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

### Is Live Comics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ComicShelf Reader or Live Comics?

Live Comics is rated higher. ComicShelf Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Live Comics averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ComicShelf Reader or Live Comics have ads?

Neither ComicShelf Reader nor Live Comics 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.*