# Tinyview Comics vs XKCD Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XKCD Browser at 89% against Tinyview Comics's 49%. XKCD Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Tinyview Comics's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tinyview Comics sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. XKCD Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

XKCD Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinyview Comics has 1.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Tinyview Comics's written reviews are positive against 89% of XKCD Browser's.

Tinyview Comics ships an update every 3 weeks, XKCD Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tinyview Comics | XKCD Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyview-comics/id1478702420/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-browser/id1618306887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Newput Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014288664) | [Kevin Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618306889) |

## What reviewers say

### Tinyview Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyview-comics/id1478702420)

Discover bite-sized, mobile-friendly comics from talented artists, many exclusive to the platform. Enjoy humor, science, slice-of-life, and more, perfect for quick breaks. Support creators directly and connect with a community of fellow comic enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized, mobile-friendly comics, Exclusive content from world-class artists, Support creators with virtual gifts, Community discussion and fan connection, Free and premium plans available

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Cookie Level) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Bagel Level) | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Coffee Level) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Art Supplies) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Pizza Level) | $19.99 | per month |
| Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy Cane | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bagel | $2.49 | one-time |
| Gingerbread | $2.49 | one-time |
| Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Spice Latte | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hug | $7.49 | one-time |
| Art Supplies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wreath | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ghost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great comics
- 💡 Support for artists
- 🚀 Easy-to-access platform
- 😊 Enjoyable reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Navigation and UI issues
- 🤔 Confusing layout and organization
- 🙄 Forced notifications
- 📱 Lack of iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Broken friend invite feature
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Bookmarking favorite comics
- Improved navigation and sequential reading
- Email/RSS digest options
- iPad-optimized layout


### XKCD Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-browser/id1618306887)

Easily browse, search, and save your favorite webcomics. View alt text, share with friends, and enjoy offline access to a vast archive. Features include dark mode and pinch-to-zoom.

**Highlights:** Offline browsing, Favorite comics, View alt text, Save and share comics, In-depth comic search, Dark mode, Random comic display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tinyview Comics free?

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

### Is XKCD Browser free?

XKCD Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tinyview Comics or XKCD Browser?

XKCD Browser is rated higher. Tinyview Comics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while XKCD Browser averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tinyview Comics or XKCD Browser have ads?

Neither Tinyview Comics nor XKCD Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tinyview Comics or XKCD Browser?

Tinyview Comics ships an update every 3 weeks, and XKCD Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tinyview Comics was updated on September 26, 2026 and XKCD Browser on September 15, 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.*