AA Big Book App vs ComicReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Main 164 pages
- 60+ Personal stories
- Fully searchable text
- Bookmarks and notes
- Adjustable font size
- Day and Night modes
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | AA Big Book App | ComicReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #41 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dean Huff | Jason Baracassa |
Customer experience
AA Big Book App
ComicReader
In-app purchases
AA Big Book App
No in-app purchases
ComicReader
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$3.991 Year
- Lifetime$8.99
Questions
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