LightComics vs 8BitDo Ultimate Software
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightComics
This app serves as a versatile viewer for various file types, including compressed archives like ZIP and RAR, text files, PDFs, and EPUBs. It offers extensive customization for viewing experience and robust file management capabilities, including cloud storage integration.
- Supports ZIP, RAR, CBZ, TXT, PDF, and EPUB files
- Image cropping, filters, and ratio adjustments
- Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality
- File management with cloud storage integration
- Customizable viewing options (fonts, colors, themes)
- Passcode and biometric locking
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Essential Viewer LightComics application for iPhone and iPad The following features are supported! ◆ Image Viewer • Supported compressed files: ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and folders are also available. * Multiple compressed files are not supported (compressed in compression file) • Supports wide image cropping, cropping, and reverse sequencing. • Supports image filter [contrast] and [inverted]. • Supports Fit Image Ratio (General), Fill Ratio (Longer Images) • For large ZIP files, fast indexing is provided. ◆ Text Viewer • Support file: TXT * Extensions that can be expressed as a text viewer are also supported (ex. .log, .sh, .md, etc.) • Supports text content search and shortcuts. • Support TTS (Text To Speed). * You can activate the function in [Labatory]. • Offers 3 default fonts and allows for font size and line-to-line adjustment. * Installed fonts are available (iOS 13 and later) • You can change the background color and font color of the font. • Provides fast indexing of large TXT files. ◆ PDF Viewer (iOS 11 and above) • Supported text files: PDF • Enables PDF content retrieval and shortcuts. ◆ EPUB Pain Text Viewer * An experimental feature in which only text is extracted from the EPUB. You can activate the function in [Labatory]. • Support file: EPUB (EPUB2, EPUB3 type) • Provides features such as a text viewer. ◆ Viewer Common Features • Background color white and black change support • Bookmark support • Enable quick page movement • Automatic slide support • Support for scrolling and page curl • Support two-page split when using page dry transitions • Support LTR, RTL, and TTB Scroll Direction ◆ Dokutment • Provides a file tree-like design support. • Works with Apple's [File] application. • Supports decompression of compressed files. • Supports new folders, rename, move, delete, and share files. • Supports file upload and download via Wi-Fi (HTTP Server). • Read files directly from external documents and repositories (iOS 13 and later) * You can activate the function in [Labatory]. ◆ Remote Storage • Support FTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, Onedrive, Google Drive * Background downloads are not supported. • You can delete files in remote storage. ◆ Common Features • Works with Apple's File application. • Supports dark themes. • Supports passcode or biometric locking. • Supports iCloud synchronization. (Sync only the data in the read information, the file will not be synchronized.) • Support a wide range of other default options ◆ Laboratory functions • EPUB (epub2, epub3)extracts only text from file to represent viewer • Page movement using volume up and down physical buttons • Page movement via Bluetooth keyboard • Text to Speech (TTS) support • Status bar always displays • External documents and storage access • Hide hidden files ◆ If you have any questions, please send them directly to the app at [Settings] - [Contact] or segunleedev@gmail.com. ◆ The Labatory feature can make some error. ◆ If the app shuts down immediately when running, switch on iOS [Settings]App -> [LightComics] -> reset and re-run * The saved reading list is deleted. icon provide: https://icons8.com
8BitDo Ultimate Software
Gain complete control over your compatible gamepad. Customize button layouts, fine-tune analog stick and trigger responses, and manage vibration intensity. Create custom macro commands for advanced gameplay.
- Button mapping customization
- Stick and trigger sensitivity adjustment
- Vibration power control
- Macro creation
- Controller compatibility management
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8BitDo Ultimate Software gives you elite control over every piece of your controller: customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration power control and create macros. Controller Compatibility: * 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller * 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox * 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox * 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller * 8BitDo Micro Gamepad * 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information and additional support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightComics at 90% against 8BitDo Ultimate Software's 26%. LightComics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 8BitDo Ultimate Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. LightComics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 8BitDo Ultimate Software asks for nothing beyond the download.
LightComics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8BitDo Ultimate Software has 254 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of LightComics's written reviews are positive against 26% of 8BitDo Ultimate Software's.
LightComics ships an update every 2 weeks, 8BitDo Ultimate Software every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LightComics | 8BitDo Ultimate Software |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better | 2.2 (254 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 26.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 254 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeGun Lee | 8BitDo |
Customer experience
LightComics
8BitDo Ultimate Software
Bugs and requests
LightComics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
8BitDo Ultimate Software
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to detect connected controllers
- Key mapping not working as expected
- Profiles resetting after app restart
- Firmware update issues bricking controllers
Requested features
5 requests- Support for more controllers (e.g. 8bitdo Zero 2, SN30 Pro+)
- Add ability to remap command/option keys for macOS/iOS
- Improve macro functionality (e.g. adjustable delay, ability to hold keys)
- Add media control key mapping options
- Implement Bluetooth firmware update capability
In-app purchases
LightComics
- Remove banner ads$0.99
8BitDo Ultimate Software
No in-app purchases
Questions
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