# Comic Geeks vs ComicShelf

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Comic Geeks at 4.4K against ComicShelf's 2. Comic Geeks also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ComicShelf's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 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 ComicShelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Comic Geeks's written reviews are positive against 100% of ComicShelf's.

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, ComicShelf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | ComicShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-comic-collection/id6772668032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 82 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Thomas Eggenberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772668034) |

## 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


### ComicShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicshelf-comic-collection/id6772668032)

Easily track your comic book collection, discover new and upcoming releases, and manage your wishlist. Stay updated on your favorite series with personalized feeds and weekly digests. Explore detailed comic and creator information, and connect with a community of fellow comic lovers.

**Highlights:** Track owned comic issues, Discover new and upcoming releases, Manage comic wishlists, Follow favorite comic series, Detailed comic and creator info, Rate issues and read community comments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Is ComicShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or ComicShelf?

ComicShelf is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while ComicShelf averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or ComicShelf have ads?

Both Comic Geeks and ComicShelf show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Geeks or ComicShelf?

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and ComicShelf weekly. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on October 13, 2026 and ComicShelf on October 7, 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.*