Comparison

WebNovel vs Comick

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

Head to head
About

WebNovel

Discover a vast library of novels and manga across numerous genres, including fantasy, romance, and fanfiction. Immerse yourself in captivating stories, from Eastern and Western fantasy to progression fantasy and system novels. Aspiring authors can also share their work and connect with readers.

Highlights
  • Vast library of novels and manga
  • Multiple genres including fantasy and romance
  • Exclusive original and translated content
  • Fanfiction collection
  • Author publishing platform
  • Interactive reading experience
Features
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Read the novel and comic version of the hottest anime – Solo Leveling (Only I Level Up)! Introducing the all-new WebNovel – your gateway to thrilling adventures! Immerse yourself in a world of captivating novels and embark on unforgettable journeys. We're here to redefine the way you experience online reading: Let's read your adventures. Discover a treasure trove of novel genres that will transport you to realms beyond your imagination. The library boasts hundreds of thousands of fanfictions, as well as Western fantasy stories where mythical creatures roam and epic quests unfold. Indulge in the allure of Eastern fantasy, with mesmerising tales of wuxia, xianxia, xuanhuan, and more. Lose yourself in the enchantment of fantasy novels that will keep you spellbound from start to finish. But that's not all—we've got something special for fans of system novels, litRPGs, and progression fantasy. Experience the thrill of leveling up and unlocking new powers alongside your favourite characters as they navigate immersive game-like worlds. With WebNovel, you have access to a vast library of captivating novels, including our massive collection of hundreds of thousands of fanfics, written by talented authors from around the globe. Our intuitive interface ensures a seamless reading experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in every twist and turn. Start your reading journey today with WebNovel – where every page is an invitation to escape reality and embark on extraordinary quests. Get ready to read your adventures like never before! Featured genres: Mystery, Eastern Fantasy, Western Fantasy, Sci-fi, Fan-fic, Xianxia, Xuanhuan, Wuxia, Romance, Adventure Mangas, Comics, Manhua, Webtoon Original and Exclusive Novels: Supreme Magus, My Vampire System. Shadow Slave Translated and exclusive novels: Library of Heaven's Path, Lord of the Mysteries, She Becomes Glamorous After The Engagement Annulment Exclusive Comic/Manga/Manhua/Manhwa/Webtoon: Beauty and the Beast, When Beauty meets Beasts Interested in writing or having a story that you seek to share? Start now by joining thousands of aspiring authors through sharing your stories on WebNovel. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Join our various contests and publish your novel with our matchmaking system to millions of readers who share a similar interest in your genre. Find your voice and share your message with the world. Multiple book genres await you to explore on WebNovel, from epic fantasies to hundreds of thousands of unique fanfictions. Anyone can find novels/comics/manga/manhua/fanfics/webtoons that they are interested in on WebNovel. Try it out now without any further delay! Privacy Policy:https://www.webnovel.com/privacy_policy Terms of Service:https://www.webnovel.com/terms_of_service Agreement for Subscription Services:https://activity.webnovel.com/noah/20220926/subscriptionservices The Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *****Follow us on WebNovel social media***** Twitter : https://twitter.com/webnovel IG : https://www.instagram.com/thewebnovel/ FB : https://www.facebook.com/webnovel/ Website : https://www.webnovel.com/ Forum : https://forum.webnovel.com/ Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/AeYDMQw

About

Comick

This app allows you to upload, manage, and read comics and ebooks in various formats. Customize your reading experience with themes, fonts, and layouts. Features include text-to-speech, OPDS catalog access, and library organization.

Highlights
  • Customizable reader styles
  • Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB
  • Text-to-Speech functionality
  • OPDS Catalogs integration
  • Library organization with custom collections
  • Reading progress tracker
Features
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Comick is your go-to app for seamlessly uploading, managing, and reading comics and ebooks in any format. Dive into your stories with Comick! ⊚ ULTIMATE READER - Carefully designed for ebooks, our reader offers customizable styles for optimal readability. - Choose themes, reader modes, font sizes, and layouts, saving preferences as defaults. - Effortlessly navigate with a swipe or tap, and while reading you can select text to take notes or highlights. - Create bookmarks and use the search feature for quick access to specific content. - Enjoy a personalized and organized reading experience. ⊚ SUPPORTS MANY FORMATS Comick supports currently popular ones like CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB. While we are actively working to incorporate more formats in the future, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of formats. Stay tuned! Getting ebooks is simple – download from your browser, copy from other apps. Import files seamlessly via iCloud Drive, iTunes File Sharing, or directly from apps like Dropbox, Google Drive, Mega, and OPDS. ⊚ TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) Busy readers can make the most of their time with Comick's text-to-speech feature. This accessibility feature ensures that all readers, regardless of their situation, can enjoy listening to their favorite ebooks on the go. ⊚ OPDS CATALOGS Access an expansive collection of ebooks effortlessly with OPDS Catalogs support. Explore popular OPDS catalogs to find your favorite ebooks, while having the possibility of adding your own catalog. ⊚ LIBRARY Keep your books organized! Create custom collections, add files, and easily edit or remove them whenever you like in library and have complete control over your digital bookshelf. ⊚ TRACKER Effectively manage your reading progress with the Tracker feature! Effortlessly monitor your progress, mark books with various statuses, and make edits as needed. ⊚ COMING SOON… Exciting developments are on the horizon for Comick. With plans for seamless compatibility with iPad and MacOS versions, expanded support for additional formats, and more, users can look forward to continually improving Comick. Comick is not just an app; it's a reading companion designed to elevate your digital reading experience. With its user-friendly features and ongoing improvements, it's a must-have for comic & book lovers. Comick values users feedback. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a message at support@getcomick.app - Privacy Policy: https://getcomick.app/privacy - Terms of Use: https://getcomick.app/terms

Screenshots

WebNovel4 screens
Comick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebNovel at 4.3 against Comick's 2.6. WebNovel also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 11) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. WebNovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Comick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebNovel holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebNovel has 48K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of WebNovel's written reviews are positive against 33% of Comick's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WebNovel versus Comick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebNovelComick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (48K ratings) — better2.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings48K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCloudary Holdings LimitedFatiha Badag

Customer experience

WebNovel

All ratings48,417 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews2,501 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative47.1%

Comick

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

WebNovel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Signing out and account suspension problems
  • Chapters not loading or displaying correctly
  • Coins/fast passes not being awarded properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more ways to earn coins/fast passes
  • Implement a subscription model for unlimited reading
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Add a landscape reading mode

Comick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WebNovel

Subscriptions3
  • Membership1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Membership_Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Weekly short story membership7 Days trial$19.997 Days
One-time7
  • 50 Coins$0.99
  • 150 Coins$2.99
  • 250 Coins$4.99
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  • 500 Coins$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$19.99
  • 2500 Coins$49.99
  • 5000 Coins$99.99
3 purchases

Comick

Subscriptions2
  • Comick Pro$1.991 Month
  • Comick Pro$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Comick Pro$12.99

Questions

Is WebNovel free?
WebNovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comick free?
Comick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebNovel or Comick?
WebNovel is rated higher. WebNovel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Comick averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.
Do WebNovel or Comick have ads?
Both WebNovel and Comick show ads.

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