# ComicReader — The best Comic Reader! > Open-source iPad comic reader for large collections, supporting CBR, CBZ, and PDF. (iPhone/iPad app by Pablo Clemente.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader/id1597314495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pablo Clemente](https://appshunter.io/developer/721792087) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 3.37/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 16 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-12-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader/id1597314495/reviews.md ## What is ComicReader? Finally a comic reader for iPad done right! ComicReader was designed with one goal in mind: providing the best experience for comic fans with large collections. This is an open source App based on ComicFlow, which stopped receiving updates and wasn’t optimised for the latest devices. Features: - Polished interface - Can handle very large comic collections (1,500+ comics and dozens of GB) without crashing or becoming unusable - Imports new comics in the background - Doesn't need to pre-process comic files before you can read them - Supports .cbr, .cbz and pdf files Importing Comics - iTunes with USB cable: - Connect your iPad to your computer and launch iTunes - In the Applications section, select ComicReader in the list at the bottom - Drag and drop comic files into the Documents area - If ComicReader is already running, display the settings window (upper-right button) and tap on "Update Library" Importing Comics - Web Server over WiFi: - Make sure your iPad and computer are on the same WiFi network - Launch ComicReader - Display the settings window (upper-right button) and set the Web Server setting to "Website" mode - Open the provided URL in a web browser on your computer - To upload comics as part of series, first create a folder then upload the comic files into it Instead of a web browser, if you prefer to use a WebDAV client (e.g. Transmit or ForkLift for Mac or CyberDuck for Mac / Windows), set the Web Server setting to "WebDAV" mode and connect the client to the provided URL. -Alternatively you can use the "Add Files" from the settings menu to use the build in browser which will allow you to add from the files app. Deleting or changing a comic or series status: - Tap and hold on a comic thumbnail or a series thumbnail - Choose the appropriate option in the pop-up menu that appears ComicReader (like ComicFlow before it) is also the first (and only?) open-source comic reader for iPad: get the full source from https://github.com/pclemente/ComicReader, forked from https://github.com/swisspol/ComicFlow under GPL v3 license. ComicReader improves from ComicFlow by adding a dark theme, improvements to the efficiency and adapts to all modern iOS devices, taking full advantage of Apple Silicon. Looking for free public domain comics? Check out http://digitalcomicmuseum.com! ## Key features - Polished interface - Handles large comic collections (1500+ comics) - Background comic import - No pre-processing required - Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF - Multiple import methods (iTunes, Wi-Fi, Files app) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 23) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader/id1597314495/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Cool *2026-05-27, version 1.1* I use this a lot to read manga. Would recommend. ### 1/5 — Titels closing every time you open the app *2026-05-07, version 1.0.1* App also dont remembers last side you read ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time. *2026-05-04, version 1.0.1* It lost my place on one comic and now loads a blank inventory. Restarting app does not fix. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-04-23, version 1.0.1* I already have comics in my iPad folders but there is no function to add them or even browse my downloads folder to add them ### 5/5 — Trop bien *2026-04-15, version 1.0.1* C’est incroyable ### 2/5 — Used to work not anymore *2026-04-15, version 1.0.1* Was my favorite reader before name change. Now all comics disappear. And blank screen. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-07-06, version 1.0.1* Every time I tried to upload something both the source app and this app crashed. I tried from Dropbox and Google Drive. Avoid. ### 1/5 — Shell of what it was *2025-06-13, version 1.0.1* Once great app. Now so buggy and unreliable. Crashes frequently on a 2024 iPad Pro. Have to rebuild the comic library every time I open the app. Sadly looking for a replacement after years of happy use. ### 1/5 — Comic books keep disappearing *2025-02-16, version 1.0.1* There is serious bug where comic books keep disappearing and require rescanning the library. ### 1/5 — Dateien verschwunden - das geht gar nicht! *2025-02-11, version 1.0.1* Habe einige Comics per WLAN geladen, was gut funktionierte. Probe gelesen, auch noch okay. Am nächsten Tag die App geöffnet, keine Comics mehr drin. Erst wenn ich die App mehrmals öffne und schließe sind die Comics auf einmal wieder zu sehen. Wie geht denn sowas? Dringend ein Update, sonst wird ein anderer Comic Reader geholt. ## Frequently asked questions about ComicReader ### Does ComicReader have ads? No, ComicReader is an ad-free application, allowing for an uninterrupted reading experience. ### How do I import comics into ComicReader? You can import comics using iTunes with a USB cable, via a Web Server over Wi-Fi, or by using the 'Add Files' option from the settings menu which integrates with the Files app. ### What comic file formats does ComicReader support? ComicReader supports popular comic file formats including .cbr, .cbz, and PDF files. ### Can ComicReader handle a very large comic collection? Yes, ComicReader is designed to handle very large comic collections, supporting over 1,500 comics and dozens of GB without crashing or performance degradation. ### Is ComicReader available on other devices besides iPad? ComicReader is specifically designed for iPad and is not currently available on other Apple devices or platforms. ### How often is ComicReader updated? ComicReader was last updated on December 3, 2021, with version 1.0.1. It is an open-source project, so updates may depend on community contributions. ### What is the age rating for ComicReader? ComicReader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Where can I find the source code for ComicReader? ComicReader is open-source. You can find the full source code on GitHub at https://github.com/pclemente/ComicReader. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-05-10 Extremely overhaul and bug fixes! The app is more efficient and reliable than ever! ### 1.0.1 — 2021-12-03 -Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.0 — 2021-12-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to ComicReader | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Remote KeyPad and NumPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-keypad-and-numpad/id1135331999) | 4.3 (265) | Free | Utilities | | [Beam Gaming Head & Eye Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-gaming-head-and-eye-tracker/id1538790472) | 3.5 (32) | Free | Utilities | | [Usage - Device Monitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usage-device-monitor/id1561788435) | 4.7 (240) | Free | Utilities | | [Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912) | 4.5 (526) | Free | Utilities | | [AdGuard Pro: Safari Ad Blocker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adguard-pro-safari-ad-blocker/id1126386264) | 4.4 (3,013) | $9.99 | Utilities | | [HDMI Monitor - Video Capture](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdmi-monitor-video-capture/id6467666216) | 3.2 (111) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Pablo Clemente - [iReform](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireform/id790313926) - [HTML5AppTester](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html5apptester/id1120947079) - [MemoPark Ultimate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memopark-ultimate/id1123786909) - [Loteria Navidad + El Niño 2025](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loteria-navidad-plus-el-nino-2025/id1180340305) - [SwiftQR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftqr/id1250120194) - [iMeasure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imeasure/id1428536026) All apps by Pablo Clemente: https://appshunter.io/developer/721792087 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*