Free
$0forever
- Local file reading (ZIP/CBZ/RAR/PDF/7z…)
- All 7 reading styles
- Series management, bookmarks & history
- No ads
Scanned manga & book reader for iOS
Your whole shelf,
streaming.
No downloads.
Scanned manga, comics, PDF books — leave them on iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive or your NAS, and read instantly, page by page. An ad-free reader built for quiet reading.
Demo
42 / 180 pages — streaming from NAS
By the numbers
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ArchivesZIP / CBZ / RAR / CBR / PDF / 7z
0sources
Cloud + NAS4 clouds & 4 protocols
0styles
Reading stylesSpread & vertical scroll too
0ads
Zero adsEven on the free plan, forever
The heart of ShelfStream — Your shelf, streaming
Shelve it
anywhere.
Read it right here.
The core concept of ShelfStream
01 — STREAMING
Stop waiting for
downloads.
Even a multi-hundred-megabyte scanned ZIP opens the moment you tap it. ShelfStream fetches only the page you are reading and quietly prefetches the next — saving your storage and your time.
- Connect iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox and Box
- Reach your NAS over SMB, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP
- Smart prefetch — no waiting between pages
- Reading progress syncs across your devices
- iCloud Drive
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Box
- SMB
- WebDAV
- FTP
- SFTP
Downloading the whole bookHundreds of MB
Streaming with ShelfStreamJust the pages you read
Your device keeps only the page you're on. The whole shelf stays on cloud and NAS.
Data transferred before you can start reading
02 — READING STYLES
Seven ways to read,
saved per book.
Right-to-left manga in two-page spread. Webtoons in one endless vertical flow. Technical PDFs one page at a time. Pick from 7 reading styles and ShelfStream remembers your choice for every book and series.
- 7 styles: single page, spread, vertical scroll (webtoon) and more
- Right-to-left (manga) and left-to-right (western) binding
- "Apply to series" pushes one setting to every volume
- Separate fit modes for portrait and landscape
03 — LIBRARY
A scattered library,
lined up in series.
Local files, cloud drives and NAS shares meet in one library, organized by series. Bookmarks and reading history reopen exactly where you left off — on iPhone and iPad alike.
- Series management, bookmarks and reading history
- Finish a volume, jump straight into the next
- iPad layouts tuned for spreads and the big screen
- Multiple accounts for the same service
Everything supported
Formats & features at a glance
One table to answer every "will it read this?"
| Archive formats | ZIPCBZRARCBRPDF7z |
|---|---|
| Image formats | JPEGPNGWebPGIFBMPTIFF |
| Cloud storage | iCloud DriveGoogle DriveDropboxBox |
| NAS & servers | SMBWebDAVFTPSFTP |
| Reading styles | 7 styles — single page, two-page spread, vertical scroll (webtoon) and more. Saved per book and series. |
| Binding | Right-to-left (Japanese manga) and left-to-right (western books & comics) |
| Devices | iPhone (iOS 17.0+) & iPad (iPadOS 17.0+) |
| Languages | English, 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文 |
Quiet by design
Not a single
ad.
Nothing interrupts your reading. No ads on any plan. No tracking SDKs. Just you, the page, and the quiet turn to the next one.
- No ads — even on the free plan
- No tracking SDKs whatsoever
- Reading data stays on device and iCloud
- Connection credentials stored safely on device
Pricing
A bookshelf cheaper
than a coffee.
Local reading is free forever. Cloud & NAS come with Premium.
Put your shelf on the network.
$0.99/ month
- Cloud access (iCloud Drive / Google Drive / Dropbox / Box)
- NAS access (SMB / WebDAV / FTP / SFTP)
- Streaming — read without downloading
- Multiple accounts per service
$9.99/year (2 months free) · 7-day free trial
Try 7 days freeFree features stay free. Cancel anytime. Prices may vary by region.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which file formats are supported?
All major archive formats — ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, PDF and 7z. Image files such as JPEG, PNG and WebP can be opened directly too.
Which cloud services are supported?
iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox and Box. Books stream directly without downloading the whole file (a Premium feature).
How do I connect to my NAS?
ShelfStream supports SMB, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP. Just enter your server address and account details and read your manga and books straight from the NAS (a Premium feature).
Can I read webtoons with vertical scrolling?
Yes. ShelfStream offers 7 reading styles including vertical scroll (webtoon), single page and two-page spread, plus right-to-left and left-to-right binding. Settings are saved per book and per series.
Is it free?
Yes. Local file reading, all 7 reading styles, series management and bookmarks are free. Cloud & NAS streaming requires Premium ($0.99/month or $9.99/year, with a 7-day free trial).
Are there any ads?
No. There are no ads on any plan, including the free one — and no tracking SDKs either.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone (iOS 17.0 or later) and iPad (iPadOS 17.0 or later). On iPad, layouts are optimized for the large screen, including two-page spreads.
Your shelf, streaming.
Pull today's book
off the shelf.
That book you scanned years ago opens on any device now. ShelfStream is a small tool for carrying your whole bookshelf with you.