# DrawnStrips - Comic Reader — The Best Comic & Manga Reader

> Fast, customizable comic and manga reader for iOS with universal format support. (iPhone/iPad app by Fabrice Leyne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fabrice Leyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2011-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews.md

## What is DrawnStrips?

DrawnStrips Reader – The Best Comic Experience on iPhone & iPad
Read comics the way they were meant to be enjoyed. DrawnStrips Reader is a fast, elegant iOS app designed for smooth, immersive, and fully customizable reading on iPhone and iPad.

Why You’ll Love It
• Universal Format Support: CBR, CBZ, CB7, CBT, ZIP, RAR, TAR, PDF, EPUB, folders
• OPDS Access Anywhere: Connect to your OPDS servers system-wide
• Built for iOS: Smooth performance with native gestures and multitasking support
• Flexible Navigation: Swipe, scroll, or use keyboard – supports Manga, Western, vertical, horizontal reading styles
• Live Image Enhancements: Adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, and more in real time
• Built-in Tools: Convert to ZIP, CBZ, PDF, EPUB or folders
• Fully Customizable: Shortcuts, themes, auto-next issue, and more

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SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
• Monthly: Just $1.99 USD/month
• Yearly: Just $7.99 USD/year, after the 3-day free trial
Prices may vary by location

LIFETIME LICENSE
• One-time purchase for $14.99 USD
Prices may vary by location

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.
— Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation
— You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your account settings
— No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period
— Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period
— All subscription costs are listed above

DrawnStrips Reader is not a free app. It uses Apple’s In-App Purchase system.

Privacy Policy: https://drawnstrips.com/privacy/
Terms of Service: https://drawnstrips.com/tos/

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## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime License | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of DrawnStrips?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for reading comics/manga
- 👍 Supports various formats (CBZ, PDF)
- 👍 Good integration with Apple APIs
- 👍 Polished, minimalistic feel
- 👍 Responsive developer support (in some cases)
- 👍 Full screen mode
- 👍 Dual page reading support
- 👍 Customizable reading modes
- 👍 Works on Mac and iPhone
- 👍 Good trackpad and fullscreen support
- 👍 Fast loading and page turning (historically)
- 👍 Well worth the price (historically)

**Cons**

- 😞 Subscription required for basic use
- 😞 App closes if subscription not selected
- 😞 Paywall for settings
- 😞 Crashes frequently
- 😞 Slow performance
- 😞 Controls are backwards/unintuitive
- 😞 Does not support Mac Sequoia
- 😞 Not updated for a long time
- 😞 Issues with opening files (CBR, RAR, ZIP)
- 😞 Images resize incorrectly
- 😞 Lacks basic features
- 😞 Jerky scrolling/page turning
- 😞 Forgets window size
- 😞 Does not open next comic automatically
- 😞 Poor multitouch support
- 😞 Lagging rotation
- 😞 Not worth the price
- 😞 Inconsistent page turning
- 😞 Bizarre default keybindings
- 😞 Scrolling doesn't use system default
- 😞 Swiping doesn't work as expected
- 😞 Slow to turn pages
- 😞 Consumes significant battery
- 😞 Grainy image on older displays
- 😞 Lacks a library feature
- 😞 Slow to load comics
- 😞 Annoying sound on page flip
- 😞 Double pages appear at the end
- 😞 Zoom does not work with dual displays
- 😞 Does not remember custom viewing size
- 😞 Requires renaming RAR/ZIP files
- 😞 Scrolling not configurable
- 😞 Does not save last page read
- 😞 No database/library
- 😞 Images change ratio during reading
- 😞 Natural scrolling imposed
- 😞 Hit or miss multitouch
- 😞 No folder browsing/next file
- 😞 No hotkey customization
- 😞 Feels like a rip-off compared to free alternatives
- 😞 Jerky gestures
- 😞 No continuous scroll option
- 😞 Not working on newer OS versions (Maverick, Mountain Lion, Sequoia)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App closes if subscription not selected
- Paywall for settings
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Cannot download or install on Mac Sequoia
- Incapable of opening some CBR files without crashing
- Arrow keys are backwards
- Resizing function does not work
- Export function in CBZ creation mode does not work
- Pages are not in order when exporting
- Crashing constantly
- Can only turn one page at a time
- App forgets window size
- App crashes when exiting fullscreen mode
- App quits unexpectedly when opening files
- Page turning is random and skips pages
- Double pages appear at the end of the book
- Zoom does not work with dual displays
- Touch gestures for scrolling and zoom aren't smooth
- Scrolling doesn't default to system default
- Swiping doesn't work as expected
- Up and down keys don't scroll
- Page turning with scrolling doesn't work
- App doesn't load clicked comics consistently
- Plays a noise every time trackpad is used to switch pages
- Cannot turn off page flip sound
- Not working on Mountain Lion
- Update not taken into account
- Interface issues on older displays (grainy images)
- Issues with dual monitors and scaling

**Most requested features**

- Add Apple Vision Pro support
- Continuous vertical scrolling support
- Remember last window size and position
- Left mouse click to forward, right click to backward
- Integration with iBooks
- Support for .zip and .rar files directly
- Settings tab for non-Retina displays
- Comprehensive toolbar tucked away when not in use
- Loupe tool
- Ability to export a page
- Quick access to change reading direction
- Smoother touch gestures for scrolling and zoom
- Regular updates and maintenance
- Gallery feature
- Automatic recognition of files on Mac
- Better organization of comics
- Library system
- Dark mode option
- Zoom to fit option
- Remember position in each comic
- Customize page turning keys
- Mouse wheel support for page turning
- Optimize comic load time
- Caching of next and previous pages
- Double-tap for zooming
- Keyboard controls
- Better library management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Went Downhill

*2026-06-27*

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.

### 1/5 — Try Now?

*2025-12-21*

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.

### 1/5 — L’achat est obligatoire pour utiliser le logiciel

*2025-07-30*

…

### 5/5 — AVP SUPPORT

*2025-05-08, version 5.0.3*

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

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-05-07*

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 !

### 5/5 — Excellent support

*2025-05-04*

Je suis très satisfait de cette nouvelle version très réactive. L’assistance technique est exemplaire et le développeur à l’écoute des utilisateurs. Chaudement recommandé.

### 5/5 — Ce come-back de fou !

*2025-05-03*

Merci pour cette mise à jour É-NOR-ME ! Et la belle surprise de voir DrawnStrips Reader débarquer sur iPadOS ! Respect.

### 1/5 — aaaa

*2025-05-02*

its not working after i downloaded the newest version

### 1/5 — Does not support Mac Sequoia?

*2025-02-05*

Cannot download it or install it.

### 1/5 — This App is OLD!

*2023-07-29*

Don't buy this - this App hasnt been updated since 7 years.  No guidance how to open zip files so I can read the comics, etc.

## Frequently asked questions about DrawnStrips

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.4 — 2026-06-12

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

### 5.3.3 — 2026-05-13

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

### 5.3.2 — 2026-04-04

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

### 5.3.1 — 2026-02-11

DrawnStrips is ready for iOS/Vision OS 26.
[New] Add OPDS servers instantly using the new DrawnStrips QR Code. More info: https://dpdcb.drawnstrips.com
• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.2.10 — 2026-01-24

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

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All apps by Fabrice Leyne: https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875

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