Comparison

ComicViewer 2 vs ShelfStream

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

Head to head
About

ComicViewer 2

Easily view comic books from cloud storage or RSS feeds. Supports PDF, ZIP, and CBZ files, including password-protected ones. Keep track of your reading with favorites and history.

Highlights
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • RSS feed support
  • Opens PDF, ZIP, and CBZ files
  • Password-protected file compatibility
  • Favorites and reading history
Features
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PDF or zip-archived comic viewer on cloud services. Cloud Services: * Dropbox * GoogleDrive * RSS Feed Features: * Universal. * Can open pdf, .zip or .cbz files. * Compatible with password locked files. * Favorites. * History.

About

ShelfStream

This app is a powerful comic and manga viewer that supports a wide range of file formats and cloud storage services. It offers a premium reading experience with intelligent prefetching and multiple viewing modes, along with easy library management.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box)
  • NAS and server connection (SMB, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP)
  • Zero load time prefetching
  • Multiple reading modes (single, spread, vertical scroll)
  • Support for ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF, 7z
  • Library organization and bookmarks
Features
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【The Ultimate Comic & Manga Viewer】 ShelfStream is the next-generation viewer designed for comic enthusiasts who want the best reading experience for their scanned ebook and comic collection. ■ Cloud Storage Support (Premium) • Works with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box • Read your files where they are, without copying them to your device ■ NAS & Server Connection (Premium) • SMB, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP protocols supported • Open books on your home server without copying them • Handle massive libraries effortlessly ■ Comfortable Reading Experience • ZIP/CBZ files prefetch page by page, so you can start reading without waiting for the whole file (RAR/CBR/7z/PDF are retrieved in full before display) • 7 reading styles (single page, two-page spread, vertical scroll (Webtoon), and more) • Right-to-left and left-to-right reading support • Save display settings per book and series ("Apply to Series" for batch setup) • Set the fit method separately for portrait/landscape, plus a landscape layout option ■ Extensive Format Support • ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF, 7z compatible • Image files (JPEG, PNG, WebP) ■ Easy Library Management • Organize by series • Bookmarks and reading history (reading position is stored on this device) • Intuitive library controls ■ Pricing • Free: local file reading, all 7 reading styles, series management, bookmarks • ShelfStream Premium: cloud and NAS connections with streaming  Monthly plan (1 month, auto-renewing) US$0.49 / Yearly plan (1 year, auto-renewing) US$5.99  Both include a 7-day free trial • No ads, including on the free plan Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The ultimate viewer for digital comic collectors. Start free today. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shelfstream.remosia.biz/privacy/

Screenshots

ComicViewer 22 screens
ShelfStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShelfStream at 100% against ComicViewer 2's 44%. ShelfStream also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). ComicViewer 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

ShelfStream is free to download; ComicViewer 2 costs $0.99 up front. ShelfStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. ComicViewer 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicViewer 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, ShelfStream weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ComicViewer 2 versus ShelfStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicViewer 2ShelfStream
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaomoto Niwayama株式会社リモシア

Customer experience

ComicViewer 2

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

ShelfStream

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ComicViewer 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShelfStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is ComicViewer 2 free?
ComicViewer 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfStream free?
ShelfStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ComicViewer 2 or ShelfStream have ads?
Neither ComicViewer 2 nor ShelfStream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicViewer 2 or ShelfStream?
ComicViewer 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShelfStream weekly. Most recently, ComicViewer 2 was updated on September 20, 2026 and ShelfStream on October 2, 2026.

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