QzView vs TradComics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QzView
View zipped images and PDF files directly on your device. Easily transfer files using local network sharing, AirDrop, or iTunes File Sharing. This application is designed for efficient digital content management.
- View zipped images
- View PDF files
- Local network sharing
- AirDrop support
- iTunes File Sharing
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Comic viewer on your device major functionality: Can view: - Zipped images - pdf files. Download your files via: - local network sharing - AirDrop - iTunes File sharing This app uses LGPL v2.1 licensed library of libDSM, TOSMBClient https://github.com/albert-qjinp-queuez/TOSMBClient object files is in https://github.com/albert-qjinp-queuez/qzview-Objects-normal
TradComics
Experience digital comics with a classic feel. This reader app supports popular formats like .tcb, .cbz, and .pdf, offering a familiar way to enjoy your favorite graphic novels and manga.
- Simulates traditional comic reading feel
- Supports .tcb files
- Supports .cbz files
- Supports .pdf files
- Intuitive reader interface
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A reader app that simulates the feel of reading a traditional comic book. Supports .tcb, .cbz and .pdf files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TradComics at 5.0 against QzView's 4.4. QzView's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TradComics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QzView has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QzView ships an update every 3 weeks, TradComics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QzView | TradComics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | albert Park | TradComics |
Customer experience
QzView
TradComics
In-app purchases
QzView
No in-app purchases
TradComics
No in-app purchases
