Panels vs Comic Archive to EPUB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Comic Archive to EPUB
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ComicToEPUB Convert your comic book archives into clean, reader-ready EPUB files directly on your iPhone or iPad. ComicToEPUB makes it easy to transform your comic collections into standard EPUB format for reading in Apple Books and other EPUB-compatible readers. Whether your comics are stored as CBZ, CBR, or ZIP archives, ComicToEPUB converts them into properly structured EPUB files optimized for modern reading apps. No accounts. No uploads. Everything happens securely on your device. What You Can Do Import Comic Archives Easily Import your comic files directly from the Files app or supported cloud storage providers. Supported formats: - CBZ - CBR / RAR - ZIP archives The app is designed to prevent common iOS file picker issues where comic files appear “greyed out,” ensuring smooth importing from different providers. Convert to Clean EPUB Format ComicToEPUB extracts your images, structures them correctly, and builds a properly formatted EPUB file that works seamlessly with major reading apps. Your converted EPUB: Preserves page order Is structured for smooth swiping and pagination Is compatible with standard EPUB readers Platform Optimization Profiles Choose a target platform before exporting to ensure optimal output: Optimized for major EPUB reading apps, with Manga mode and e-ink output format support. Each profile adjusts formatting and structure for better compatibility and reading experience on the selected platform. Pro (One-Time Purchase) Upgrade to ComicToEPUB Pro to unlock advanced functionality: Unlock to pro for popular epub optimized apps format along with Manga, and E-Ink platform outputs Remove watermark from exported EPUB files Lifetime purchase — pay once, use forever No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Privacy-First Design ComicToEPUB works entirely on-device. No accounts required No file uploads No cloud processing Your comics never leave your device You stay in full control of your files. Designed for Simplicity Clean, focused interface Straightforward import → convert → export workflow Fast conversion process Built natively for iOS performance If you manage a large comic archive or simply want better flexibility across reading platforms, ComicToEPUB gives you a fast, private, and reliable way to convert your collection into a universal EPUB format. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/I
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Panels at #181 against Comic Archive to EPUB's unranked. Panels also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Comic Archive to EPUB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Panels | Comic Archive to EPUB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #181 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Produkt Studio | OKGONZ |
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
Comic Archive to EPUB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Panels
- Panels+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Panels+ Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Panels 3 Upgrade$9.99
- Panels 2$19.99
- Panels 3$19.99
Comic Archive to EPUB
- ComicToEPUB Pro (Lifetime)$5.99
Questions
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