# XKCDY — Modern & open-source > Open-source, ad-free xkcd.com reader with advanced features and optional subscription. (iPhone/iPad app by Maxwell Isom.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcdy/id1520259318 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Maxwell Isom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520259317) - Category: Entertainment, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.94/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 29 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-08-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcdy/id1520259318/reviews.md ## What is XKCDY? A modern, open-source, ad-free, and native xkcd.com reader & browser. A few features that set XKCDY apart: - Works great on iPad as well as iPhone - Includes three different iOS 14 widgets - Keep track of your favorite comics with a dedicated favorites tab - Loads comics at full resolution (if available) - Supports Shortcuts.app for custom automations - When sharing a comic, you can choose to include the title & other metadata as text surrounding the image - Long-pressing a comic when viewing will open additional details, and double-tapping it will zoom - Dedicated viewer for Time (#1190) - If subscribed to XKCDY Pro, you'll receive notifications when new comics are published and can change the app icon & accent color All feedback is appreciated! Open settings from within the app to see a few different ways to send it. All content is licensed from xkcd.com under Creative Commons 2.5. XKCDY Pro Plan (1 Year Renewing Subscription) Support development, get perks, and receive notifications when new comics are published. The app is completely functional without buying XKCDY Pro. The subscription is auto-renewable, meaning that once purchased it will be auto-renewed every year until canceled 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Duration of the subscription is 1 year. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings. The extra features are disabled after the subscription expires. Privacy Policy https://xkcdy.com/privacy Terms of Use https://xkcdy.com/terms ## Key features - Ad-free xkcd.com browsing - Full resolution comic loading - Favorites tab for comics - iOS 14 widgets - Supports Shortcuts.app - Optional Pro subscription for notifications and customization ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | XKCDY Pro Plan (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcdy/id1520259318/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Pretty dang good *2025-06-10* This app looks nice and does mostly what it should. The app does have a tendency to freeze or quit randomly, but otherwise works wonderfully. The only two things I’d change would be the size of the info bar when you’re reading (which is much larger than it needs to be and often obscures much of the comic, though it can be dismissed) and the ability to pick up in chronological order after you search a comic. ### 5/5 — Good to have a widget again *2025-01-31* Another app used regularly and nice to know when new ones come in. ### 5/5 — Review *2025-01-09, version 1.2.12* Great app but why changed to 17+? ### 3/5 — Well … *2022-05-23* Go ahead and like this version if you want but there's others that are so much better. I'm not going to mention names because that seems unfair to the developer and I'm the one who chose the best from all these with the same name. Besides, maybe you do love this app. There's nothing -wrong- with it so who am I to say? ### 4/5 — iCloud Syncing Please!! *2021-11-12* I’d love to see the possibility of syncing with iCloud. I just hate the idea of losing my favourites and such simply because I got a new phone! ### 5/5 — Like the widget *2020-09-18* Like seeing the latest comic on my home screen. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Bravo *2020-09-17* Thanks for the updates and the core app ### 5/5 — Great App! *2020-09-10, version 1.0.8* I love XKCD and it’s awesome to have it available in such a neat little app. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app! *2020-09-02* If you love XKCD, you will love his app. Easy to use and my favorite feature is the random button. Takes be back in time to so many great moments. The Wiki link is great too, in depth explanations at your fingertips. ### 5/5 — Wow *2020-08-29* If your a XHCD fan, you must download this app, I love how it has his entire collection of comics to his early drawings from HS? ## Frequently asked questions about XKCDY ### How does XKCDY handle new comic notifications? New comic notifications are an exclusive feature of the XKCDY Pro Plan. This subscription provides timely alerts when new comics are published on xkcd.com. ### What devices does XKCDY support? XKCDY is designed to work seamlessly on iPhone and iPad, offering a great experience across both platforms. It is also compatible with iPod. ### Is XKCDY free to use? Yes, the core functionality of XKCDY is completely free and ad-free. An optional subscription, XKCDY Pro, offers additional perks like notifications and customization. ### How much does the XKCDY Pro subscription cost? The XKCDY Pro Plan is a 1-year auto-renewing subscription priced at $2.99 per year. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your account settings. ### What age rating does XKCDY have? XKCDY has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the mature themes and humor often present in xkcd.com content. ### How often is XKCDY updated? The latest version of XKCDY is 1.2.12, last updated on July 17, 2022. Users can expect ongoing development and updates to enhance the app's features and performance. ### Can I customize the appearance of XKCDY? Customization options, such as changing the app icon and accent color, are available to users who subscribe to XKCDY Pro. These features enhance the personalized experience of the app. ### What makes XKCDY different from other xkcd readers? XKCDY stands out with its modern, open-source, and ad-free design. It offers features like full-resolution comic loading, iOS 14 widgets, and deep integration with iOS features like Shortcuts.app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.12 — 2022-07-17 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.2.11 — 2022-01-16 Fix: size image correctly when sharing with details. ### 1.2.10 — 2022-01-08 Fixes a bug where going back to the main grid from viewing a comic didn't mark the comic as read. ### 1.2.9 — 2022-01-04 I had some time over the holidays and figured I'd give XKCDY some much needed attention. :) Fixes: - a bug when sharing a comic with details (sometimes the info sheet would appear instead of the share sheet) - comic badges jumping around while scrolling Also bumped several dependencies. ### 1.2.8 — 2021-10-03 Fixes crash on iPhone 13. You may notice that the main comics grid no longer scrolls as you page through comics; I'm currently trying to fix that. ## Apps similar to XKCDY | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dice Fairness](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-fairness/id1391378315) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | | [Podverse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podverse/id1390888454) | 4.8 (1,763) | Free | Entertainment | | [HoloKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holokit/id6444073276) | 4.0 (8) | Free | Entertainment | | [Another XKCD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/another-xkcd/id6480525254) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Shareholdr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shareholdr/id6473677723) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Entertainment | | [Echo Chamber](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-chamber/id1513693625) | 4.6 (12) | Free | Entertainment | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*