Comparison

ComicViewer 2 vs ComicShelf Reader

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

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

ComicViewer 22 screens
ComicShelf Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ComicShelf Reader at Free against ComicViewer 2's $0.99. ComicViewer 2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

ComicShelf Reader is free to download; ComicViewer 2 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ComicViewer 2 versus ComicShelf Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicViewer 2ComicShelf Reader
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaomoto NiwayamaThomas Eggenberger

Customer experience

ComicViewer 2

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

ComicShelf Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ComicViewer 2

No in-app purchases

None

ComicShelf Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComicViewer 2 free?
ComicViewer 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ComicShelf Reader free?
ComicShelf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ComicViewer 2 or ComicShelf Reader have ads?
Neither ComicViewer 2 nor ComicShelf Reader shows ads.

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