# Panels vs TTS Comic Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | TTS Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-comic-reader/id6751427034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [Ian Quinn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835027175) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### TTS Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-comic-reader/id6751427034)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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