# Panels vs Comick

The clearest difference is rating: Panels at 4.8 against Comick's 2.6. Panels also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 12K ratings behind it against 11, 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 33% of Comick's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | Comick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** | [2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comick-comic-and-ebook-reader/id6479202713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [Fatiha Badag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720152607) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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


### Comick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comick-comic-and-ebook-reader/id6479202713)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comick Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Comick Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Comick Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panels free?

Panels 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, Panels or Comick?

Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Comick averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Panels or Comick have ads?

Comick shows ads; Panels does not.

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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.*