Best apps like theXReader

xiComic - Comic & Manga Reader

Whether you want more options like theXReader or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to theXReader

Comiglot Reader by ILIA KALUGIN

Lightweight CMGT Comic Reader

Editor's Choice

📚 Books

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Penguin: CBZ CBR Comic Reader by HAEDUN KIM

Translate manga·offline viewer

Strong Contender

📚 Books

4.5(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app allows you to read your own comic collection in various formats, with on-device translation for Japanese manga. It offers a customizable reading experience and a smart bookshelf, all while prioritizing user privacy and local data processing.

DrawnStrips - Comic Reader by Fabrice Leyne

The Best Comic & Manga Reader

Worth Considering

📚 Books

4.3😞(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

👍 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)

Room to Improve

😞 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)

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