Comparison

ComicReader vs AR Book Scanner

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

Head to head
About

ComicReader

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
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ComicReader is made for reading your comics, manga and graphic novels, simply. Import your files (CBZ, CBR, PDF), organize them the way you like, and enjoy smooth reading, true to the original. Comfortable, faithful reading • Pages turn smoothly, two-page spreads show on iPhone Duo and iPad, and manga reads right to left • Each comic keeps its own settings and picks up where you stopped • Bookmarks, and a thumbnail overview to find any page at a glance A tidy library • Your series grouped into stacks of covers, which open right on the next issue to read • Series spotted automatically, so your issues are easy to sort • Quick filters: unread, in progress or finished • Interactive covers with a holographic sheen Back to your comics in a blink • The comics you're reading stay right at the top of your library • Quick access from widgets, the Lock Screen, Control Center or the Action button • Works with Spotlight, Siri and the Shortcuts app • Reminders to get back to a comic later Privacy No ads, no tracking and no account needed: your files stay with you. Free to try, then your choice Download ComicReader for free and read up to 3 comics. To unlock unlimited reading, choose a subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Even without full access, you always keep your library and your files. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Already bought the app? If you bought ComicReader before the switch to subscriptions, your full access is yours for life. There's nothing more to pay. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://siilver777.github.io/ComicReaderPrivacyPolicy/

About

AR Book Scanner

Scan book ISBNs to access augmented reality data and search for titles, authors, or ISBNs. Save your favorite books for quick access later.

Highlights
  • Scan book ISBN barcodes
  • Access AR data for books
  • Search by title, author, or ISBN
  • Save books for later access
Features
Currently charting
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This app will allow you to scan a book's ISBN barcode and get AR data for that book. You can also search for books by title, author or isbn. In addition you can save books to easily access them later.

Screenshots

ComicReader4 screens
AR Book Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ComicReader at Free against AR Book Scanner's $0.99. ComicReader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6). AR Book Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

ComicReader is free to download; AR Book Scanner costs $0.99 up front. ComicReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AR Book Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ComicReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of ComicReader's written reviews are positive against 60% of AR Book Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicReader ships an update monthly, AR Book Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ComicReader versus AR Book Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicReaderAR Book Scanner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason BaracassaRobert Gannard

Customer experience

ComicReader

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

AR Book Scanner

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ComicReader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99
None

AR Book Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComicReader free?
ComicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Book Scanner free?
AR Book Scanner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ComicReader or AR Book Scanner?
ComicReader is rated higher. ComicReader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while AR Book Scanner averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do ComicReader or AR Book Scanner have ads?
Neither ComicReader nor AR Book Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicReader or AR Book Scanner?
ComicReader ships an update monthly, and AR Book Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, ComicReader was updated on November 6, 2026 and AR Book Scanner on November 7, 2026.

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