# Comic Geeks vs My Media Shelf

The clearest difference is price: Comic Geeks at Free against My Media Shelf's $0.99. Comic Geeks also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). My Media Shelf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Comic Geeks is free to download; My Media Shelf costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Comic Geeks against 5.0 for My Media Shelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, My Media Shelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | My Media Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-media-shelf/id6767606734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 82 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 27.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Russell Shannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/505317310) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Geeks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221)

Manage your comic book collection and stay updated on new releases. Track your pull list, catalog your comics with scanning features, and discover new books through community reviews. It's a digital hub for comic enthusiasts to organize and discuss their passion.

**Highlights:** Track comic collection, Manage pull lists, Browse new releases, Scan comics with barcode/cover, Community reviews and discussion, Create wish lists, Mark issues as read

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for tracking new releases
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🌟 Fantastic community and engagement
- 💯 Essential app for comic fans and collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔍 Search functionality needs improvement
- 📚 Missing some older/obscure comics in database
- 🔀 Difficulty managing large collections
- 🙈 Negative and toxic community comments

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account recovery issues
- Inconsistent data and release date information
- Freezing and performance problems
- Incorrect or missing comic details
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Sort by value or condition for collection
- Ability to track re-reads and multiple copies
- Character-focused views and analytics
- Seamless barcode scanning for all comics
- Customizable pull list and reading order


### My Media Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-media-shelf/id6767606734)

Manage your physical media collection with ease. This app uses built-in databases to sort your items into alphabetized lists, making it simple to keep track of everything you own. Perfect for collectors who need an organized reference.

**Highlights:** Physical media collection tracking, Seven built-in databases, Alphabetized lists, Easy reference, Collector's tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

Comic Geeks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Media Shelf free?

My Media Shelf costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or My Media Shelf?

My Media Shelf is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while My Media Shelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or My Media Shelf have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; My Media Shelf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Geeks or My Media Shelf?

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and My Media Shelf every 2 weeks. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Media Shelf on November 1, 2026.

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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.*