Archived App (Last seen on 29 Mar 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 7, 2009
  • February 28, 2021

Features

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About

Access the entire xkcd comic archive with a streamlined mobile experience. Enjoy faster loading and easier navigation than the website, with the added convenience of touching and holding comics to reveal their alt text.

βœ“Read entire xkcd archive
βœ“Faster loading than website
βœ“Easier navigation
βœ“Touch and hold for alt text
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What users say

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What's New in xkcd

3.6

February 28, 2021

This version fixes a crash that sometimes occurred when selecting previous, next, or random while viewing a comic.

User reviews

Does what it says on the tin

needs a favorite button :)

Excellent app

Does a great job. Simple and effective.

I still use this app daily

Great app, really clean and minimal

Great

Very good 5 stars also it is very good and did I mention it is very good?

I think it needs a be fix

One of my oldest apps. Straightforward. Made before all the crap they add into apps now. Great work. I think it needs an update though. New comics are not loading as of 9/13/21.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when trying to save/share comics

Bug

Scrolling issues when zoomed in on comics

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when exiting and re-entering the app

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add a favorites or bookmarking system

Feature

Implement a read/unread indicator

Feature

Add push notifications for new comics

Feature

Improve support for interactive/animated comics

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app provides a dedicated mobile interface for reading the entire xkcd comic archive. It is designed to be faster and easier to navigate than the official website.

How do I read the alt text?

You can easily read the alt text for each comic by simply touching and holding the comic image. This feature is integrated directly into the reading experience.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free to use. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases required to access all features and comics.

What are the benefits of using this app over the website?

The app offers a more optimized mobile experience with faster loading times and simpler navigation. The touch-and-hold feature for alt text is also a key convenience not found on the website.