Comparison

AA Big Book App vs ComicReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AA Big Book App

Access the complete text of the Big Book, including personal stories and forewords, with search and bookmarking capabilities. Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes and day/night modes. Ideal for members of Alcoholics Anonymous studying the text on any device.

Highlights
  • Main 164 pages
  • 60+ Personal stories
  • Fully searchable text
  • Bookmarks and notes
  • Adjustable font size
  • Day and Night modes
Features
Currently charting
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The best and easiest AA Big Book app on the App Store! Includes all you need to read and study the Big Book on the go. Great for all members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Features: Main 164 pages 60+ Personal stories from the 1st and 2nd editions Original forewords Fully searchable Bookmarks Notes Font size adjusting Day, Sepia & Night themes Easy to access index *Big Book and Alcoholics Anonymous are registered trademarks of AA World Services. *We have included all stories and chapters allowable by international copyrights.

About

ComicReader

Organize and read your digital comic collection with this app. Import files from local storage or cloud services, track your reading progress, and enjoy features like dark mode and widgets. Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats.

Highlights
  • Import comics from local storage or cloud
  • Organize comics into collections
  • Track reading progress
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF files
  • Dark mode and widgets
  • Multi-window support on iPad
Features
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ComicReader is made for reading your comics, manga and graphic novels, simply. Import your files (CBZ, CBR, PDF), organize them the way you like, and enjoy smooth reading, true to the original. Comfortable, faithful reading • Pages turn smoothly, two-page spreads show on iPhone Duo and iPad, and manga reads right to left • Each comic keeps its own settings and picks up where you stopped • Bookmarks, and a thumbnail overview to find any page at a glance A tidy library • Your series grouped into stacks of covers, which open right on the next issue to read • Series spotted automatically, so your issues are easy to sort • Quick filters: unread, in progress or finished • Interactive covers with a holographic sheen Back to your comics in a blink • The comics you're reading stay right at the top of your library • Quick access from widgets, the Lock Screen, Control Center or the Action button • Works with Spotlight, Siri and the Shortcuts app • Reminders to get back to a comic later Privacy No ads, no tracking and no account needed: your files stay with you. Free to try, then your choice Download ComicReader for free and read up to 3 comics. To unlock unlimited reading, choose a subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Even without full access, you always keep your library and your files. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Already bought the app? If you bought ComicReader before the switch to subscriptions, your full access is yours for life. There's nothing more to pay. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://siilver777.github.io/ComicReaderPrivacyPolicy/

Screenshots

AA Big Book App4 screens
ComicReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ComicReader at Free against AA Big Book App's $0.99. ComicReader also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 38%). AA Big Book App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ComicReader is free to download; AA Big Book App costs $0.99 up front. ComicReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AA Big Book App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AA Big Book App ships an update every 2 months, ComicReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AA Big Book App versus ComicReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAA Big Book AppComicReader
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDean HuffJason Baracassa

Customer experience

AA Big Book App

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative57.1%

ComicReader

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

None

AA Big Book App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ComicReader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is AA Big Book App free?
AA Big Book App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ComicReader free?
ComicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AA Big Book App or ComicReader have ads?
Neither AA Big Book App nor ComicReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AA Big Book App or ComicReader?
AA Big Book App ships an update every 2 months, and ComicReader monthly. Most recently, AA Big Book App was updated on October 29, 2026 and ComicReader on October 26, 2026.

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