# Super Comics vs Darkside Books

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darkside Books at none against Super Comics's 7. Darkside Books also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 49%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Comics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Darkside Books asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Comics | Darkside Books |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-comics/id1327984849/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Moneto Lab Solucoes em Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429349729) | [DarkSide Books](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708273741) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-comics/id1327984849)

Experience comics like never before with animated panels and dynamic sequential reading. Access a vast digital library with new titles added regularly, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Read offline, organize your favorites, and discover new stories tailored to your tastes.

**Highlights:** Super Motion animated comics, Super Zoom sequential reading, Digital catalog with thousands of titles, Personalized comic recommendations, Offline reading, Favorite organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium 3-Month Plan | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Plano Mensal PT Stag | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Plano Trimestral PT Stag | $36.99 | per 3 months |


### Darkside Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkside-books/id1555302040)

Explore a vast collection of horror, fantasy, and true crime literature from an official bookstore. Discover exclusive promotions, unique collector's editions, and personalized wishlists. Immerse yourself in a supernatural literary universe.

**Highlights:** Official DarkSide Books store, Horror, fantasy, and true crime literature, Exclusive promotions and discounts, Collector's editions, Personalized wishlist, New releases and author features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful book editions
- 🎁 Great gifts and discounts
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 📚 High-quality books
- 👍 Easy navigation (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Login issues (logout, errors)
- ❌ App not functional
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🚫 Cannot make purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Cannot log in or stays logged out
- Favorites disappear or don't load
- Errors when performing actions on the account
- App closes and logs out user

**Requested features**

- Update the app regularly
- Improve UX/UI design
- Fix login persistence
- Ensure all products are available on the app
- Improve search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Comics free?

Super Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Darkside Books free?

Darkside Books is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Super Comics or Darkside Books have ads?

Neither Super Comics nor Darkside Books shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Comics or Darkside Books?

Super Comics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Darkside Books every 3 weeks. Most recently, Super Comics was updated on November 2, 2026 and Darkside Books on November 3, 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.*
