Comparison

LightComics vs Checknights

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Checknights

Features
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Checknights는 '명일방주'의 비공식 어시스턴트 앱입니다. 주요 기능: 이벤트 정보: 현재 및 예정된 이벤트 정보와 획득 가능한 재료를 확인할 수 있습니다. 재료 필터링: 원하는 재료를 쉽게 찾고 관련 이벤트를 확인할 수 있습니다. 이성 관리: 현재 이성 수치를 저장하고 자동으로 회복 시간을 계산해 170에 도달했을 때 알려줍니다. 훈련 교체 타이머: 아이린/로고스 교체 시간을 계산하고 교체 시간 10분 전 알림을 통해 잊지 않게 도와줍니다. 각종 계산기 : 공개채용, 육성 자원, 남은 가챠 수 계산기를 제공합니다. 위젯 : 위젯을 통해 모든 내용을 편하고 쉽게 확인 가능합니다. 이 앱은 게임 서버와 직접 연동되지 않으며, 닉네임은 단순 식별자로만 사용됩니다.  모든 계산과 타이머 기능은 로컬 및 전용 서버에서 이루어져 게임 계정 보안에 영향을 주지 않습니다.

Screenshots

LightComics4 screens
Checknights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checknights at none against LightComics's 1. Checknights also leads on ads (none vs shown). LightComics's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LightComics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checknights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightComics ships an update every 2 weeks, Checknights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LightComics versus Checknights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightComicsChecknights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeGun LeeSangwoo Han

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LightComics

One-time1
  • Remove banner ads$0.99
None

Checknights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightComics free?
LightComics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checknights free?
Checknights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightComics or Checknights have ads?
LightComics shows ads; Checknights does not.
Which is updated more often, LightComics or Checknights?
LightComics ships an update every 2 weeks, and Checknights fortnightly. Most recently, LightComics was updated on September 30, 2026 and Checknights on September 17, 2026.

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