# Panels vs Super Comics

The clearest difference is rating: Panels at 4.8 against Super Comics's 3.8. Panels also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (12K vs 9). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Super Comics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 12K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Panels's written reviews are positive against 50% of Super Comics's.

Panels ships an update every 8 days, Super Comics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | Super Comics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-comics/id1327984849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [Moneto Lab Solucoes em Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429349729) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your comic and manga reading with a clean, customizable interface. Enjoy universal file compatibility, cross-device syncing, and advanced reading presets. Organize your library, secure your content, and import from various cloud services and local networks.

**Highlights:** Universal file compatibility (CBR, CBZ, PDF, ePUB), Cross-device reading progress sync, iCloud Drive integration, Customizable reading presets, Right-to-left reading for manga, OPDS server support, Content security with password/Face ID

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Panels+ Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Panels+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Panels 3 Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Panels 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Panels 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Clean and modern UI
- 💡 Useful features like panel view and vertical scrolling
- 🔒 No ads in paid version
- 👍 Good import and organization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Useful features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🐛 Issues with page navigation and zoom
- 🐛 Problems with reading right-to-left content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening large files
- Issues with page order and navigation
- Problems with zooming and scrolling
- Syncing and importing bugs
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders and nested collections
- Automatic sorting and organization of comics
- Option to lock reading direction
- Double-tap to zoom functionality
- Progress tracking and bookmarking features


### Super Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-comics/id1327984849)

Experience comics like never before with animated panels and dynamic sequential reading. Access a vast digital library with new titles added regularly, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Read offline, organize your favorites, and discover new stories tailored to your tastes.

**Highlights:** Super Motion animated comics, Super Zoom sequential reading, Digital catalog with thousands of titles, Personalized comic recommendations, Offline reading, Favorite organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium 3-Month Plan | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Plano Mensal PT Stag | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Plano Trimestral PT Stag | $36.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panels free?

Panels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Comics free?

Super Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Panels or Super Comics?

Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Super Comics averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Panels or Super Comics have ads?

Neither Panels nor Super Comics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panels or Super Comics?

Panels ships an update every 8 days, and Super Comics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Panels was updated on September 25, 2026 and Super Comics on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*