This version fixes a crash that sometimes occurred when selecting previous, next, or random while viewing a comic.
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3.5
March 18, 2020
The app now downloads higher quality images whenever possible. And it also supports Dark Mode in iOS 13.
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3.4
July 15, 2019
This fixes the top three bugs that have been reported:
- The app can now load comics past 1248.
- The app no longer crashes when saving an image to the camera roll.
- And the FAQ is no longer a black screen on certain devices.
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3.3
July 5, 2018
iPhone X support. The app now looks better than ever on iPhone X.
Fixed an issue where download icons would appear for comics that were already downloaded.
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3.2
June 14, 2016
Fixed bug where sometimes you couldn’t scroll the whole way to the right of the comic.
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3.1
November 2, 2015
Now the app looks way better on modern iOS devices.
3.0.1
November 8, 2012
* Fix crash during download all / delete all
* Add ability to cancel download all
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Version 3.0 was a major update with lots of goodies.
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3.0
October 12, 2012
Major update!
* Retina display and fast task switching support (yes, it's been that long!)
* iPhone 5 support
* New app icon, darker theme (prettier in iOS 6)
* Share on Facebook, Twitter, Weibo, and any other accounts you have configured in Settings
* Fix character encoding issues -- many thanks to Chris Anthony for his help!
* Improved search quality (and fix broken search on iOS 6)
* Better user experience when updating with lots of new comics
* Doesn't use up iCloud backup storage space
* Remove analytics for better privacy, less data usage (but now I need to hear directly from you that you use and love the app!)
* Open source: https://github.com/josharian/xkcd
* Requires iOS 6
* Added FAQ, ability to easily share app
* Lots and lots of other little bug fixes and cleanup
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2.1
April 8, 2010
* More reliable updating
* A "Download all" button
* Previous / random / next buttons while viewing a comic
* Added "Save to Photos"
* Disabled upside-down orientation for better reading while lying on one's side
* Switch to Tweetie2-style refresh (drag past search bar to check for new comics)
* A bunch of minor improvements
Thanks for all the emails and feedback!
P.S. I don't write these comics. I just write the app.
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2.0
September 22, 2009
- Requires iPhone OS 3
- Rewritten core
- Search for comics by name, number, and title text
- Rotation supported (go to Settings app to turn off)
- Can automatically download images for all new comics (go to Setting app to turn on)
- Automatically open comics once images are downloaded (go to Settings app to turn off)
- Icons from glyphish.com
- Double tap to zoom in when viewing a comic
- Comics can start zoomed out (go to Settings app to enable)
- Twitter support via Tweetie, TwitterFon, Twitterrific, Twittelator, and twitter.com's mobile site (select one in the Settings app or just leave it on autodetect)
- In app email
- Better feedback mechanisms -- easier to email developer or leave App Store review
- Handles URLs like xkcd://415
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Price History of xkcd
Description of xkcd
Read xkcd comics. Faster to load than the website, easier to navigate, and you can touch and hold to read the alt text!
xkcd: FAQ
Does xkcd offer an iPad version?
xkcd is not iPad-compatible.
Who is responsible for the creation of the xkcd app?
The xkcd app was released by Paul Rehkugler, III.
What is the minimum iOS version supported by xkcd?
Your iOS device must have at least iOS 12.0 installed to use the app.
How do users rate the app?
4.5: The xkcd app gets a lot of positive feedback.
What genre of app is xkcd?
The App Category Of The Xkcd App Is Entertainment.
What’s the latest version of the xkcd app?
The latest version of xkcd is 3.6.
When was the most recent xkcd update released?
xkcd released its latest update on June 28, 2024.
When did the app first launch?
xkcd was initially released on February 6, 2023.
What's the content advisory rating of the xkcd app?
The content advisory rating for xkcd is 17+.
What languages is xkcd available in?
Currently, the xkcd app supports the following languages: English.
Does Apple Arcade support xkcd among its available titles?
Unfortunately, xkcd is not on Apple Arcade.
Are there opportunities for in-app purchases in xkcd?
Unfortunately, xkcd does not provide opportunities for in-app purchases.
Does xkcd offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro?
No, xkcd does not offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.
Very good 5 stars also it is very good and did I mention it is very good?
Soap Box
The app has little to offer to make it worth downloading. The creator RM stopped being funny and had too many agendas that he wants to push on his readers.
10 Years
I’ve had this app installed on my iPhones for 10 years. The only thing I wish it had were notifications when new comics come out.