DrawnStrips - Comic Reader

DrawnStrips - Comic Reader

The Best Comic & Manga Reader

3 ratings
85 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Experience comics and manga with a fast, elegant reader designed for immersive and customizable reading on iPhone and iPad. Supports a wide range of formats and offers flexible navigation and live image enhancements.

Universal format support (CBR, CBZ, PDF, EPUB, etc.)
OPDS server access
Smooth iOS performance with native gestures
Flexible navigation for various reading styles
Live image enhancements
Built-in conversion tools
Customizable shortcuts and themes
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What users say

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What's New in DrawnStrips

5.3.4

June 12, 2026

DrawnStrips is ready for iOS/Vision OS 26. • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

Monthly Subscription

$1.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$14.99

Lifetime License

Lifetime License

Events

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Now Everywhere!

DrawnStrips Now Available On Apple Vision Pro

May 24, 2025 Jun 19, 2025

User reviews

Went Downhill

I purchased a copy of DrawnStrips in 2015. I recently (June 2026) tried to use it to access a recently acquired set of .cbz files, and was presented with three subscription options. Selecting one and paying a subscription fee was required to use the app for reading. If I opted to not select a subscription, the app closed. I’ve since deleted the app and looked for an alternative comic reader.
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Try Now?

I clicked through the “Try Now” on their website and ended up here in the Tahoe App Store. You can’t open any files without first paying up. Heck you can’t even look at the application settings without hitting a pay wall. I can’t confirm that this app actually works.

L’achat est obligatoire pour utiliser le logiciel



AVP SUPPORT

Thank you for the update. Please please add Apple Vision Pro support!

Excellent

Petit logiciel qui ne paie pas de mine au premier abord… mais très grosse aide pour lire des BD sous différents formats (pour moi, CBZ et PDF pour l’immense majorité de mes BD numériques).
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Pour basculer en mode affichage complet, sans la barre de défilement en bas qui peut cacher les dernières cases, cliquez au milieu, juste au-dessus de la page. C’est un aide que j’ai demandée au concepteur et ça facilite la lecture.

J’apprécie également beaucoup le paramètrage de différents modes de lecture, d’affichage et de défilement, ainsi que des réglages d’affichage de l’écran.

En plus, en cas de besoin, j’ai écrit pour une aide et j’ai reçu une réponse immédiate avec vidéo explicative. Je recommande fortement, c’est du sérieux !
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

29 issues

App closes if subscription not selected

Bug

Paywall for settings

Bug

App crashes immediately upon opening

Bug

Cannot download or install on Mac Sequoia

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Incapable of opening some CBR files without crashing

Bug

Arrow keys are backwards

Bug

Resizing function does not work

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Export function in CBZ creation mode does not work

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Pages are not in order when exporting

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Crashing constantly

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Can only turn one page at a time

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App forgets window size

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App crashes when exiting fullscreen mode

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App quits unexpectedly when opening files

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Page turning is random and skips pages

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Double pages appear at the end of the book

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Zoom does not work with dual displays

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Touch gestures for scrolling and zoom aren't smooth

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Scrolling doesn't default to system default

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Swiping doesn't work as expected

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Up and down keys don't scroll

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Page turning with scrolling doesn't work

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App doesn't load clicked comics consistently

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Plays a noise every time trackpad is used to switch pages

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Cannot turn off page flip sound

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Not working on Mountain Lion

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Update not taken into account

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Interface issues on older displays (grainy images)

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Issues with dual monitors and scaling

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Requested Features

27 requests

Add Apple Vision Pro support

Feature

Continuous vertical scrolling support

Feature

Remember last window size and position

Feature

Left mouse click to forward, right click to backward

Feature

Integration with iBooks

Feature

Support for .zip and .rar files directly

Feature

Settings tab for non-Retina displays

Feature

Comprehensive toolbar tucked away when not in use

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Loupe tool

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Ability to export a page

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Quick access to change reading direction

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Smoother touch gestures for scrolling and zoom

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Regular updates and maintenance

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Gallery feature

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Automatic recognition of files on Mac

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Better organization of comics

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Library system

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Dark mode option

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Zoom to fit option

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Remember position in each comic

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Customize page turning keys

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Mouse wheel support for page turning

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Optimize comic load time

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Caching of next and previous pages

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Double-tap for zooming

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Keyboard controls

Feature

Better library management

Feature

FAQ

What is DrawnStrips Reader?

DrawnStrips Reader is a fast and elegant iOS application designed to provide a smooth, immersive, and fully customizable comic and manga reading experience on iPhone and iPad. It supports a wide array of file formats and offers advanced features for an optimal reading session.

What file formats does DrawnStrips Reader support?

The app offers universal format support, including CBR, CBZ, CB7, CBT, ZIP, RAR, TAR, PDF, and EPUB. It can also read from folders, providing flexibility for users with diverse comic collections.

How much does DrawnStrips Reader cost?

DrawnStrips Reader is not a free app and utilizes Apple's In-App Purchase system. It offers subscription options for monthly ($1.99 USD/year) and yearly access ($7.99 USD/year after a 3-day free trial), as well as a lifetime license for a one-time purchase of $14.99 USD. Prices may vary by location.

Can I use DrawnStrips Reader on my Android device?

DrawnStrips Reader is specifically built for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. It leverages native iOS gestures and multitasking support for a seamless experience on Apple's platform.

What are the key features for customizing the reading experience?

Users can enjoy a fully customizable reading experience with features like live image enhancements (brightness, contrast, sharpness), flexible navigation options (swipe, scroll, keyboard), and settings for shortcuts, themes, and auto-next issue functionality.