# ComicBookRealm vs Comics Price Guide

The clearest difference is price: Comics Price Guide at Free against ComicBookRealm's $14.99. Comics Price Guide also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). ComicBookRealm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Comics Price Guide is free to download; ComicBookRealm costs $14.99 up front. Comics Price Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ComicBookRealm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comics Price Guide holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 28% positive.

ComicBookRealm ships an update every 7 months, Comics Price Guide every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicBookRealm | Comics Price Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbookrealm/id1348310066/reviews) | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-price-guide/id1371496914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **29.0% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Web Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348310065) | [ComicsPriceGuide.com Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371496913) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicBookRealm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicbookrealm/id1348310066)

Manage your comic book collection on the go with this native app. Track your comics, create sell and want lists, and research comic prices using a comprehensive database. Ideal for collectors who want mobile access to their collection information.

**Highlights:** Manage comic collection, Create sell lists, Create want lists, Research comic prices, Access pricing database, Offline collection access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Comics Price Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-price-guide/id1371496914)

This app provides a comprehensive online resource for comic book valuations and collecting. It offers access to a vast database of comic books from numerous publishers worldwide, allowing users to easily look up current values and manage their collections.

**Highlights:** Comic book valuations, Extensive comic database, Cataloging collections, Access to 6000+ publishers, Real-time value updates, Cross-platform collection sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for collection tracking
- 👍 Good for price information
- 👍 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Useful for hunting/bidding
- 👍 Good for organizing collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App freezes constantly
- 🐛 Barcode scanner not working
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 UI not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS when clicking for price
- Barcode scanner doesn't zoom or autofocus
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes constantly
- Barcode scanner does not work at all

**Requested features**

- Improve barcode scanner (zoom, autofocus)
- App updates needed
- Add import function
- Add export data option
- Improve search functionality (date, issue number)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicBookRealm free?

ComicBookRealm costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comics Price Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ComicBookRealm or Comics Price Guide?

Comics Price Guide is rated higher. ComicBookRealm averages 2.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Comics Price Guide averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do ComicBookRealm or Comics Price Guide have ads?

Neither ComicBookRealm nor Comics Price Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicBookRealm or Comics Price Guide?

ComicBookRealm ships an update every 7 months, and Comics Price Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, ComicBookRealm was updated on October 22, 2026 and Comics Price Guide on October 22, 2026.

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