# ComicShelf Reader vs NicoComic

The clearest difference is rating: NicoComic at 5.0 against ComicShelf Reader's 3.0. ComicShelf Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

NicoComic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicShelf Reader | NicoComic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-reader/id6781883679/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicocomic/id6809677958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) | [远铭 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588557700) |

## 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


### NicoComic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicocomic/id6809677958)

A private comic reader that lets you import and organize your existing collection. Enjoy various reading modes and manage your library locally without ads or accounts.

**Highlights:** Local-first comic library, Import from device and network shares, Supports numerous comic file formats, Multiple reading modes, Organize with progress, favorites, and tags, Offline reading management, Privacy Shield for app switcher

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NicoComic Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicShelf Reader free?

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

### Is NicoComic free?

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

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

NicoComic is rated higher. ComicShelf Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NicoComic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ComicShelf Reader or NicoComic have ads?

Neither ComicShelf Reader nor NicoComic 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.*