# Comics Price Guide vs ComicSnap

The clearest difference is rating: ComicSnap at 4.7 against Comics Price Guide's 3.9. ComicSnap also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 29%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 14). Comics Price Guide's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comics Price Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ComicSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicSnap has 3.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Comics Price Guide's written reviews are positive against 55% of ComicSnap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comics Price Guide | ComicSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-price-guide/id1371496914/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicsnap-identify-comic-book/id6752642383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 13 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComicsPriceGuide.com Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371496913) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### ComicSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicsnap-identify-comic-book/id6752642383)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Instantly identify comic books by taking a photo. Get market valuations, grading suggestions, and organize your collection digitally. Learn about comics and track their value.

**Highlights:** Instant comic book identification, Accurate market valuation, Grading suggestions, Digital collection organization, Educational articles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ComicSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ComicSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ComicSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| ComicSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| ComicSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comics Price Guide free?

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

### Is ComicSnap free?

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

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

ComicSnap is rated higher. Comics Price Guide averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ComicSnap averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

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

Neither Comics Price Guide nor ComicSnap shows ads.

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

Comics Price Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and ComicSnap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Comics Price Guide was updated on September 20, 2026 and ComicSnap on September 25, 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.*