Chunky Comic Reader

Chunky Comic Reader

by Michael Ferenduros

485 ratings
270 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 3, 2013
  • August 16, 2020

Features

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About

Effortlessly manage and read your digital comic collection with smart upscaling and auto-enhancement features. Organize your library, download comics from various cloud services, and enjoy a seamless reading experience.

Smart upscaling for low-res comics
Auto contrast/tint correction
Self-organizing library
Background downloading from cloud
Parental controls
Single/two-up page view
Right-to-left reading mode
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What users say

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What's New in Chunky Comic Reader

2.5.10

August 16, 2020

Fixes to deal with recent changes to Google Drive

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Pro Upgrade

Unlocks downloading via FTP, SFTP, Windows and Mac shared folders, and a web interface. Also unlocks auto-cropping page margins and editable interface colors.

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User reviews

Deserve 100 stars

All features for free

Not good on Mac

The app didn’t just open my files, it moved them from my NAS where I have them stored and buried them in its folders. That alone was enough for me to uninstall.

Excellent app

Highly recommend. The only request I have would be to update the SMB to SMB2 for security

Does What You Want it to

Adobe hobbled Acrobat Reader by preventing you from using the iOS native file handler to move multiple documents into the app at once. Now you have to either add documents one at a time or pay to get access to what's already built into iOS.
Guess what? Chunky is not only the best CBR reader I've ever used - it also does PDF files. It’s clean, it’s organized, and, yes, it lets you use the native iOS file manager to transfer large numbers of files into the app at once. So long, Adobe.
Chunky is just really good at what it does. I bought the pro after using it for just a week, it's that good. My only complaint - literally my only complaint - is that you can't sort grouped items by unread first, and that's such a nitpick for an otherwise perfect reader app.
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Love it , Wish it had a vertical scroll feature

Love this app use it everyday very easy to use . Love its category / search feature. Wish it had a vertical scroll feature that would make this perfect

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes when opening large files

Bug

Inability to import comics

Bug

Dropbox and OneDrive integration broken

Bug

Deleted comics not freeing up storage

Bug

Slow performance on newer iPads

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Vertical scrolling for webtoons

Feature

Metadata editing capabilities

Feature

Nested folder organization

Feature

Keyboard controls

Feature

Night mode/dark theme

Feature

Automatic backup and sync

Feature

FAQ

What comic file formats does Chunky support?

Chunky supports CBZ, CBR, CBT, and PDF comic files. It also understands tags from ComicRack and ComicBookLover.

How does Chunky enhance comic visuals?

Chunky features smart upscaling to make low-resolution comics look better and auto contrast/tint correction to fix yellowed pages and faded ink.

Can I download comics directly to Chunky?

Yes, you can download comics in the background from various cloud services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive, or directly from the web using the built-in browser.

What are the benefits of upgrading to Chunky Pro?

The Pro version allows downloading from your PC, Mac, or NAS, as well as connecting to FTP/SFTP servers, ComicStreamer, Calibre, or Ubooquity libraries.

Does Chunky have parental controls?

Yes, Chunky offers parental controls to flag specific comics as appropriate and passcode-lock other content, ensuring a safe reading environment for younger users.

What devices is Chunky available on?

Chunky is currently supported on iPads. It was released on 2013-07-03 and its latest version is 2.5.10, last updated on 2020-08-16.

What do users like most about Chunky?

User reviews highlight its ease of use, fast performance, great organization options, secure and ad-free experience, and convenient cloud integration as major pros.

Are there any known issues with Chunky?

Some users have reported bugs, crashes, syncing issues, and problems with lost reading progress or unreliable file management. There are also mentions of compatibility problems with newer devices.