YDReader vs Comic Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YDReader
Read TXT, Epub, MOBi, and AZW3 files with extensive customization options for fonts, colors, and spacing. This app also supports decompression of ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives, and compression into ZIP and 7z formats.
- Ebook reading (TXT, Epub, MOBi, AZW3)
- Customizable reading experience
- File decompression (ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
- File compression (ZIP, 7Z)
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1, TXT, Epub, MOBi, AZW3 reader, can be customized font, color, paragraph spacing, etc. 2, support ZIP, RAR, 7Z decompression, ZIP, 7z compression.
Comic Reader
This app allows you to read various comic and manga formats offline. It offers smart optimization, customizable settings, and efficient file management for a personalized reading experience. Securely store your files locally with optional privacy features.
- Supports ZIP, PDF, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, HEIC
- Smart reading optimization (auto-splitting, dual-page, vertical scrolling)
- Customizable background, brightness, and page-turning effects
- Efficient file import and categorization
- AI enhancement for display quality
- Face ID lock for privacy
- Multiple view modes (grid, list, folder)
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NoxWing — The Ultimate Offline Manga Reading Tool for Enthusiasts ► With NoxWing, you can effortlessly enjoy: Full Format Support: Directly read ZIP/PDF/CBZ/CBR/EPUB/MOBI and more Support JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, HEIC, no conversion needed Smart Reading Optimization: Auto-splitting pages, dual-page mode, and vertical scrolling for long images Customizable Settings: Personalize background color, brightness, and page-turning effects Efficient File Management: Quick import via Files/iTunes with smart categorization ► Key Features: AI Enhancement: Intelligently optimizes display quality Flexible Controls: Dual-page browsing, volume-key page turning Privacy Protection: Face ID lock for sensitive content Multiple View Modes: Grid, list, and folder display options ► Data Security: All files are stored locally only ►Subscription Terms: Upon selecting a subscription plan, your iTunes account will be charged after the free trial ends or upon purchase confirmation. If auto-renewal is not turned off at least 24 hours before the current billing cycle ends, the subscription will automatically renew. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings. ►User Agreement: https://golden-chocolate-1cb.notion.site/Term-of-use-20749fc1f0ee80aea3b4efb37bc4618e
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: YDReader at 49 against Comic Reader's 5. YDReader also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. YDReader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Comic Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
YDReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YDReader has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of YDReader's written reviews are positive against 83% of Comic Reader's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YDReader | Comic Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (49 ratings) — better | 4.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 福中 王 | LexyTech Ltd. |
Customer experience
YDReader
Comic Reader
In-app purchases
YDReader
- 1元购买100金币$0.99
- 18元购买9999金币$2.99
Comic Reader
- Annual subscription$5.991 Year
- PRO$9.99
- Pro Version$17.99
