# IDW Digital Comics Experience — Comic books and graphic novels

> Digital comic books and graphic novels from IDW Publishing. (iPhone/iPad app by IDW Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idw-digital-comics-experience/id335630043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IDW Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/316666734)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 167 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idw-digital-comics-experience/id335630043/reviews.md

## What is IDW Digital Comics Experience?

IDW Publishing is the home of world-renowned comic book and graphic novel storytelling!

We publish some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including Paramount's Star Trek; Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog; and many more. 

We also publish best-selling original series, including Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez's Locke & Key and Patrick Horvath's Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees.

IDWP's critically acclaimed Top Shelf Productions imprint publishes works of visionary artistry, literary sophistication, and personal resonance, including George Takei's They Called Us Enemy and the New York Times best-selling March by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell.  

- New releases every week!
- Save money with carefully curated comic and book bundles!
- Discover new stories with a selection of free comics and books recommended by IDW!
- Read your collection at your leisure by using the new state-of-the-art app reader!  

Get started with your IDW Publishing adventure today!

## Key features

- Weekly new releases
- Curated comic and book bundles
- Free comics and books recommendations
- State-of-the-art app reader
- Access to popular titles like Star Trek and TMNT

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Danger Girl #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Locke and Key: Crown of Shadows #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Age #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Age #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dungeons & Dragons #0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dungeons & Dragons #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infestation #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft | $11.99 | one-time |
| Star Trek #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Trek TNG/Doctor Who: Assimilation #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #68 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #88 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic: Blade of Courage: Chapter 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic: 35th Anniversary Special | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #87 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Racing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog: Chaotix's 30th | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #79 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #78 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #77 | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of IDW Digital Comics Experience?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great selection of comics
- 💡 Potential for future improvements

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor organization and navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📖 Blurry/low-quality reading experience
- 💰 Expensive pricing compared to other options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Comics disappearing from library
- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues

**Most requested features**

- Offline reading/download functionality
- Better sorting and filtering options
- Panel-by-panel reading mode
- Sync purchases across devices
- Discounts/bundle options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 167)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idw-digital-comics-experience/id335630043/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Fine…

*2026-07-30*

I just got the app so I could purchase the Sonic: Blade of Courage manga translation that is exclusive to it (as of now). And the app itself is fine. I do not believe it impacted my reading of the manga, and while I thought the pages should have more of a stationary flip to them, I again enjoyed the manga.  

However, the fact that the reviews for the manga itself incorrectly assume the American team worked on it makes me feel like the app’s reviews are filled with bots/AI. 

They just took down these reviews, but that really doesn’t sit well for the other possible reviewers. Considering that this app makes it seem like it only has a single 5-star review, when that’s not the case. I don’t know how many underhand tactics they use to make their products seem better, but I hope these actions stop.

They should really give you the option to leave your own reviews like how you would do for several other websites just to add the legitimacy towards not just the product, but the community surrounding it as well.

### 1/5 — Don’t spend money here. Full stop.

*2026-07-01*

I had the app for a few years, and even “bought books” to read.. get a physical copy from Amazon for the same price. You “buy” a book on here, just for them to decide that you no longer get to read it, but they keep your money. I will NEVER download a comic book app again. As for IDW, I’ll find the books for free on a torrent site. I tried being honest, but they burned me on their end. Lesson learned.

### 3/5 — Where is this subscription?

*2026-06-20*

I think it’s a pretty awesome app so far I believe that there should be a subscription button so we are able to come back to the app and support these comics similar to how these other apps like DC infinite and Marvel unlimited have older issues but still produce content on their app it would actually bring opportunity for IDW’s comics that have not been really looked at by other content consumers please add a subscription button to allow us to read. A lot of your comics people will come in droves for that.

### 1/5 — App is atrocious

*2026-06-02*

Just got the tmnt collection on fanatical. If I had known the app was this bad I would have passed on the purchase.

### 1/5 — So you can’t redeem codes

*2026-04-13*

How is this a real website

### 3/5 — Page numbers and time/date/battery% bar overlap reader on iPad Mini

*2026-02-24*

They shouldn’t do that

### 1/5 — Download functionality

*2025-12-19, version 6.3.0*

Can you please improve the offline download functionality? If I hit download and decide to do ANYTHING else with my phone it decides to stop downloading the comic. Even if I want to hit back and look through my comic library? Making it near impossible to actually download a book. Genuinely the most horrid experience I've had with an app to date when one of its main features doesn't even work.

### 1/5 — Where are the Transformers comics?

*2025-11-13*

I got this SOLELY for Transformers comics and cant find them????

### 2/5 — Won’t let me log in

*2025-08-31, version 6.1.0*

It keeps telling me “invalid password” when I try to log into the app, even though using the same username and password on the website works. Please fix!!

### 5/5 — Needs some work, but happy to have it

*2025-08-23, version 6.1.0*

The app needs a little work. But it’s so nice to have these IDW comics. I don’t have a comic shop really close to me but this app, no matters it’s little quirks, allows me to read the TMNT and Godzilla I really want to read. Keep up the good work. I’m grateful for the app.

## Frequently asked questions about IDW Digital Comics Experience

### What kind of content does this app offer?

This app offers a wide selection of digital comic books and graphic novels published by IDW Publishing. It features popular licensed titles such as Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as acclaimed original series and works from their Top Shelf Productions imprint.

### How can I get new comics on the app?

New releases are added every week, ensuring a constant stream of fresh content. You can also discover new stories through a selection of free comics and books recommended by IDW, and save money with carefully curated comic and book bundles.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, providing access to a reader and discovery features. However, purchasing individual comic books, graphic novels, or bundles will involve in-app purchases.

### What are the benefits of using this app to read comics?

The app provides a state-of-the-art reader for your digital collection, allowing you to read at your leisure. It also offers convenient ways to discover new content through weekly releases, free recommendations, and money-saving bundles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6 — 2026-08-11

Age-appropriate browsing is here. When Apple shares an age range with the app, we use it to show suitable titles. When no platform age range applies, you get the full catalog—we don’t limit access based on your account birthdate. Titles you already own stay in your library; if one isn’t available for your current age settings, it remains there as unavailable.

### 6.5 — 2026-07-01

General improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.4 — 2026-03-18

General improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.3.1 — 2026-01-26

General improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.3.0 — 2025-10-22

General improvements and bug fixes.

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