Comparison

Panels vs TTS Comic Reader

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

Head to head
About

Panels

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
Currently charting
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Improve your comic reading experience with Panels. Enjoy reading your favorite titles in a clean and delightful interface, with plenty of customization and advanced features — fully DRM-free, with first-class support for OPDS, your own library, and your own files. Key features: - Universal Compatibility: Support for most common comic types: CBR, CBZ, CB7, PDF and comic ePUB (not text eBook). Support for multiple image formats, including WebP. - Cross-Device Sync: Synchronize your reading progress across iPhone, iPad and Mac and resume reading exactly where you left off. - Full iCloud Drive support: store your entire library on iCloud and access it from different devices. - Library Organization: Effortlessly manage your comic library with intuitive tools for easy navigation, custom folder colors, logos and cover images. * Themes: support for Light and Dark modes, and many others. * Reading Presets: Choose from a multitude of reading presets or create your own, including horizontal, vertical, or panel-by-panel guided view. - Right to Left reading (manga): read any comic with Panels. * OPDS support: Stream, search and download comics from your OPDS compatible server (Komga, Kavita, Codex, Ubooquity and others). * Secure your content: Keep files locked using a password or Face ID for your collections and files. Use Incognito mode to keep your reading sessions hidden. * Live Text and Subject detection. * Experimental Features: Access experimental features like panel-by-panel navigation. Panels Store — DRM-free comics from independent creators: - Browse and buy comics directly inside Panels, no extra apps or accounts. - 100% DRM-free: every purchase is yours to keep, read offline and back up. - Creators keep 80% of revenue, so your purchases directly support the people making the comics. - Purchased issues are added to your library and sync across your devices automatically. Native support for importing files from: * iCloud Drive * Dropbox * Microsoft OneDrive - Substack * OPDS: Komga, Kavita, Codex and others * Local network shared files and folders via SMB and Embedded web server - iTunes - External drives - Airdrop - Drag&Drop from other apps Page Filters: * Reduce Noise * Increase Sharpness * Reduce Moiré * Crop Borders * Require an active subscription or a one-time purchase. • You may purchase an Auto-Renewing Subscription to unlock all the premium features while it\'s active; or a one-off purchase to unlock the current major version features forever. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Read our privacy policy and terms of use: https://panels.app/privacy / https://panels.app/terms

About

TTS Comic Reader

This app transforms comic reading with advanced text-to-speech narration, offering multiple reading modes and full accessibility features. It supports importing comic collections and automatically downloading new issues, making comics accessible for everyone.

Highlights
  • Smart Text-to-Speech narration
  • Multiple reading modes (Panel, Speed, Guided, Audio)
  • Full accessibility options
  • CBZ file import
  • RSS feed integration
  • Advanced search
  • OpenDyslexic font support
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Transform your comic reading experience with advanced text-to-speech technology. TTS Comic Reader makes comics accessible for everyone through intelligent voice narration, multiple reading modes, and powerful customization options. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Text-to-Speech - Automatic voice narration with language detection and speed control • Multiple Reading Modes - Normal, Panel, Speed Reading, Guided, and Audio modes • Full Accessibility - High contrast themes, adjustable fonts, VoiceOver support • CBZ Support - Import and organize your comic collection • RSS Feed Integration - Automatically download new comics from your favorite sources • Advanced Search - Find text across all your comics instantly • OpenDyslexic Font - Built-in dyslexia-friendly reading support READING MODES: - Panel Mode: Navigate panel by panel with highlighting - Speed Reading: RSVP word-by-word display (100-800 WPM) - Guided Reading: Two-phase narration with descriptions and dialogue - Audio Mode: Hands-free continuous playback ACCESSIBILITY FIRST: Designed for users with visual impairments, reading difficulties, and anyone who prefers audio content. Comprehensive VoiceOver support, customizable contrast modes, and adjustable text display options. Perfect for commuting, multitasking, or simply enjoying comics in a new way.

Screenshots

Panels4 screens
TTS Comic Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panels at 4.8 against TTS Comic Reader's 1.0. Panels also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). TTS Comic Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price and ads 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. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. TTS Comic Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panels ships an update every 8 days, TTS Comic Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Panels versus TTS Comic Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanelsTTS Comic Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperProdukt StudioIan Quinn

Bugs and requests

Panels

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Support for more file formats like ePub

TTS Comic Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Panels

Subscriptions2
  • Panels+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Panels+ Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Panels 3 Upgrade$9.99
  • Panels 2$19.99
  • Panels 3$19.99
None

TTS Comic Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panels free?
Panels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TTS Comic Reader free?
TTS Comic Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panels or TTS Comic Reader?
Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while TTS Comic Reader averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Panels or TTS Comic Reader have ads?
Neither Panels nor TTS Comic Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panels or TTS Comic Reader?
Panels ships an update every 8 days, and TTS Comic Reader every 5 months. Most recently, Panels was updated on October 10, 2026 and TTS Comic Reader on September 17, 2026.

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