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BookShelves eBook Reader vs Clearview X: catalog facts
BookShelves eBook Reader	Clearview X
Freemium Free to try with up to 10 books; Pro is a one-time purchase.	Paid Available as a paid app; the App Store listing does not state its price.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Reads ebooks and comics in many formats Supports OPDS catalogs and free classic books	Reads several ebook and comic formats Offers scrolling, page flipping, and single or double page layouts
Available only on Apple platforms Pro is required for iCloud sync	Available for macOS
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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