# YDReader vs Comic Reader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | YDReader | Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ydreader-epubandmobireader/id1488737276/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-noxwing/id6746104345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [福中 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/920377229) | [LexyTech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643712954) |

## What reviewers say

### YDReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ydreader-epubandmobireader/id1488737276)

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.

**Highlights:** Ebook reading (TXT, Epub, MOBi, AZW3), Customizable reading experience, File decompression (ZIP, RAR, 7Z), File compression (ZIP, 7Z)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1元购买100金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18元购买9999金币 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-noxwing/id6746104345)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YDReader free?

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

### Is Comic Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YDReader or Comic Reader?

YDReader is rated higher. YDReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do YDReader or Comic Reader have ads?

Neither YDReader nor Comic Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YDReader or Comic Reader?

YDReader ships an update fortnightly, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, YDReader was updated on September 8, 2026 and Comic Reader on September 22, 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.*