# The Comic Book Reader vs ComicReader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ComicReader at 55% against The Comic Book Reader's 0%. ComicReader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). The Comic Book Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ComicReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Comic Book Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicReader has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Comic Book Reader's written reviews are positive against 55% of ComicReader's.

The Comic Book Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, ComicReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Comic Book Reader | ComicReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-comic-book-reader/id1434459858/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader-comics-and-manga/id1474779693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Mueller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147985491) | [Jason Baracassa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474779692) |

## What reviewers say

### The Comic Book Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-comic-book-reader/id1434459858)

Organize and read your digital comic book collection with custom-designed bookshelves. Import comics and other items, then arrange them freely with a drag-and-drop system. Customize the appearance of your shelves and individual items for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Custom digital bookshelves, Drag-and-drop item placement, Template editor for customization, Supports PDF, CBZ, ZIP files, Organize with built-in file browser, Import via Drag&Drop or iTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ComicReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader-comics-and-manga/id1474779693)

Organize and read your digital comic collection with this app. Import files from local storage or cloud services, track your reading progress, and enjoy features like dark mode and widgets. Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats.

**Highlights:** Import comics from local storage or cloud, Organize comics into collections, Track reading progress, Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF files, Dark mode and widgets, Multi-window support on iPad

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Comic Book Reader free?

The Comic Book Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ComicReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Comic Book Reader or ComicReader?

ComicReader is rated higher. The Comic Book Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ComicReader averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do The Comic Book Reader or ComicReader have ads?

Neither The Comic Book Reader nor ComicReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Comic Book Reader or ComicReader?

The Comic Book Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and ComicReader monthly. Most recently, The Comic Book Reader was updated on November 2, 2026 and ComicReader on November 6, 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.*