Box of Fun vs bloopworm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Box of Fun
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A beautifully designed comic book viewer for everybody. It makes reading comics fun again. The only thing missing is the smell of the pulp and ink. •Compatible with cbr, cbz, and pdf files. •Advanced Comic Book Format compatible to provide translations, frames, and text–to–speech. •Customizable viewing for landscape and portrait modes. •Fun reading surfaces let you pretend you're reading on the floor or secretly in your notebook at school. •Choose from 6 different app icons to match your favorite genre. •Import files from any app that offers file sharing, or add them in iTunes' File Sharing.
bloopworm
This app uses AI to enhance your digital comic reading experience. It automatically detects panels and text, offering smart navigation and multiple reading modes for manga, webtoons, and traditional comics. Organize your library with built-in file management.
- AI-powered smart panel detection
- Multiple reading modes (auto-detect, LTR, RTL)
- Horizontal and vertical viewing options
- Support for various image and compressed file formats
- In-app file management and import
- Intuitive image viewer with zoom
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bloopworm is an AI based manga, webtoon (manhwa) & comic reader. This app focuses on one goal: to make the digital experience just as fun as reading physical comic books. Features: • Effortless Navigation: Slide through pages and zoom in on panels with our intuitive image viewer. • Smart Reading: bloopworm's guided view automatically detects panels and text, so you can enjoy comics in their natural format, whether it's webtoon, manga, or traditional comic book layouts. • Multiple Reading Modes: Read from left to right, right to left, or choose auto-detect for a hassle-free experience. • View Your Way: Go horizontal or vertical, whichever feels most comfortable for you. • Widespread File Support: bloopworm opens all your favorite image formats (JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP) and compressed files (CBZ, CBR, RAR, ZIP, and PDF). • Import from Anywhere: Easily import or extract manga, comics & webtoons (manhwa) from any folder on your device. • Organized Library: Our built-in file management system lets you keep your comic collection organized, so you can always find what you're looking for. Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.agreement.bloopworm.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: bloopworm at Free against Box of Fun's $2.99. bloopworm also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Box of Fun's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
bloopworm is free to download; Box of Fun costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Box of Fun ships an update every 6 months, bloopworm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box of Fun | bloopworm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Mills | Prabhkirat Singh |
In-app purchases
Box of Fun
No in-app purchases
bloopworm
No in-app purchases
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